Bournemouth dominate this week’s Team of the Week with four players in the XI after a historic victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford. But who joins the quartet in the FotMob XI? Here’s your Team of the Week for matchday 16.
By Sam McGuire, Premier League expert
Goalkeeper: Emiliano Martínez
Perhaps a surprise name in the team given he wasn’t overly worked by Arsenal in Aston Villa’s 1-0 win on Saturday evening. However, the World Cup winner did make three saves on his way to a clean sheet at Villa Park. He also created one chance for the Villans in a performance that earned him an 8.9 FotMob rating.
Right-Back: Pascal Gross
The 32-year-old made the midweek Team of the Week playing at left-back, now he’s in the XI as a right-back following an impressive showing in Brighton’s 1-1 draw with Burnley.
The versatile midfielder created six chances – the most in the match – and finished with an assist. He’s proving to be a key player for Roberto De Zerbi’s side.
Centre-Back: Tosin Adarabioyo
Fulham are in rampant form right now and even their defenders are getting in on the act. Adarabioyo got on the scoresheet this weekend in the 5-0 win over West Ham United.
The centre-back finished with a 90% pass success rate and won four of his five aerial duels. It was a big showing by the 26 year old.
Centre-Back: Marcos Sensei
Bournemouth went to Old Trafford and left with three points following a 3-0 win. Sensei was once again on the scoresheet and the goal capped off a fine performance. The 26-year-old also completed 79% of his passes and created once chance while also playing his part in the Cherries keeping a clean sheet.
Left-Back: Destiny Udogie
Udogie scored the opener for Spurs in their 4-1 win over Newcastle United on Sunday evening. The marauding left-back also created two chances in what was a dominant display down the flank for Ange Postecoglou’s side. The 21-year-old won 100% of his tackles, recovered the ball eight times and won four of his six duels. In all honesty, his display deserved a clean sheet.
Midfield: Lewis Cook
The second Bournemouth player in the Team of the Week is Cook. The midfielder claimed a FotMob rating of 8.9 having assisted the opener. He carved out three chances for the Cherries, attempted five dribbles and he was involved in 10 duels. He also finished the game with a 100% success rate in tackles to round off an impressive all-round showing in the middle third.
Midfield: Marcus Tavernier
Another Bournemouth player. Tavernier has really come into his own over recent weeks and this coincides with their climb up the table.
He finished the game at Old Trafford with two assists having created three chances. The midfielder also attempted five dribbles and was involved in 10 duels. The 8.9 rating was well deserved.
Midfield: Heung-min Son
It was the Heung-Min Son show for Spurs against Newcastle. The skipper ran riot down the left against Keiran Trippier, creating two goals, and winning the penalty while also netting the fourth from the spot on his way to a 9.5 FotMob rating.
Son had four shots in total as well as creating four chances for a rampant Tottenham side. He completed 60% of his attempted dribbles. He is the talisman for this Spurs team and it is no wonder they romped to victory in a match their No. 7 dominated.
Attack: Dominic Solanke
The final Bournemouth player in the FotMob XI. The striker had five shots, hit the woodwork and scored the opener. It was his eighth goal of the season and he’s well on course to hit double figures in the Premier League for the first time ever.
Solanke also completed two of his three dribbles and won six of his nine ground duels. He’s quickly proving himself to be key for Andoni Iraola and his tactics.
Attack: Matheus Cunha
Cunha is impressing this season under new manager Gary O’Neil. The goal against Nottingham Forest was his fifth of the season and it played a pivotal part in his 8.5 FotMob rating. The Brazilian forward had five shots, attempted three dribbles and was involved in 13 duels in the 1-1 draw.
Attack: Richarlison
The third Tottenham player to make the Team of the Week. Richarlison was barely involved, attempting just 16 passes against Newcastle, but he finished the game having taken six shots and scoring two goals. In truth, it was a ruthless display from the Spurs No. 9. The 26-year-old also attempted four dribbles and troubled the Newcastle backline with and without the ball.
(Cover image from IMAGO)
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