There was a bit of everything in the Premier League this weekend. We had last-minute drama, high scoring games and statement performances from both teams and players.
By Sam McGuire
But who made the FotMob Team of the Week for Matchday Two in the English top-flight and how did they justify their inclusion in the XI?
Goalkeeper: David Raya
Another clean sheet for Arsenal as they made it two wins from two to kick off their 2024/25 Premier League campaign. The Gunners claimed a 2-0 victory over Aston Villa at Villa Park. Raya played his part in the win. The shot-stopper made a wonder save to thwart Ollie Watkins. He made three saves in total and faced shots with an Expected Goals on Target total of 1.05. The former Brentford man wasn’t overly busy but he did what he had to do and he did it well.
Right-Back: Trent Alexander-Arnold
Remarkably, Alexander-Arnold is yet to register an assist in the Premier League this term. He carved out four chances in Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Brentford at Anfield on Sunday and finished the game with an Expected Assists total of 0.53. The right-back created one big chance, completed 100% of his dribbles and won 100% of his ground duels in what was a complete performance.
The Reds are going to want to tie him down to a long-term contract sooner rather than later.
Centre-Back: Cristian Romero
Romero was at his dominant best in Tottenham’s 4-0 win over Everton. The World Cup winner scored a goal, completed 93% of his passes and created one chance for Ange Postecoglou’s side. He won 100% of his tackles, recovered the ball on seven occasions and came out on top in 10 of his 17 duels.
When he’s good, he’s very good.
Centre-Back: Max Kilman
The new West Ham United centre-back impressed against Crystal Palace. The ex-Wolves defender completed 89% of his passes and finished the game with an assist having created two chances. Kilman completed 100% of his dribbles, won 100% of his tackles and made five ball recoveries at Selhurst Park. He also won 100% of his aerial duels and 75% of his ground duels in what was a fairly emphatic showing.
Left-Back: Antonee Robinson
Fulham claimed a 2-1 win over Leicester City on Saturday and Robinson caught the eye at left-back.
He claimed an assist in a game where he created two chances and one big chance. Robinson won the most tackles of any player on the pitch (five), also finishing with a 100% success rate. He also won five of his nine ground duels at Craven Cottage.
Midfield: Noni Madueke
Madueke put on a finishing clinic for Chelsea in their 6-2 win over Wolves.
The explosive winger registered a hat-trick.
He had six shots for the Blues in what was a whirlwind performance in the final third. He also created one chance and didn’t shy away from the defensive side of things, winning 100% of his tackles.
Midfield: Cole Palmer
Madueke netted a hat-trick and he was still upstaged by Palmer. The England international racked up three assists (for all three of Madueke’s goals) and scored his first of the season in the win against Wolves. This performance earned him a FotMob rating of 9.7. The 2023/24 Young Player of the Year has started the new campaign in ridiculous fashion with this outing at Molineux.
Midfield: Kevin De Bruyne
For five glorious minutes Ipswich Town held an early lead at the Etihad, home of the champions, but by the time 16 minutes was on the clock, the newly promoted side found themselves 3-1 down. Kevin De Bruyne scored the second goal in that quick fire comeback, stroking home after Savinho had robbed Ipswich keeper Arijanet Muric. And the Belgian assisted Erling Haaland for City’s third goal on the way to collected a 8.9 FotMob rating overall.
Midfield: Son Heung-min
Son is off the mark for the season after netting a double in the 4-0 win over Everton on Saturday. The Spurs skipper was instrumental in the win, creating a big chance for the hosts while proving himself to be a constant menace throughout having attempted four dribbles.
Attack: Danny Welbeck
Brighton have invested heavily in their attack this summer but it was an old face pulling the strings for the Seagulls this weekend during their last minute win over Manchester United. Welbeck scored against the Red Devils, his former employers, in the 2-1 victory for Brighton. The 33-year-old also created two chances, won 100% of his tackles, 100% of his ground duels and 100% of his aerial duels.
Attack: Erling Haaland
It was a Haaland masterclass this weekend. The Manchester City marksman scored three goals for the reigning champions in their win over Ipswich Town. He had a total of seven shots and finished with an Expected Goals total of 1.79. The No9 finished the game with as many completed passes as he had shots. That gives you a snapshot into the type of performance it was by the two-time Golden Boot winner.
(Images from IMAGO)
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