We have new Premier League leaders in Liverpool, the last unbeaten record in the English top-flight has fallen following Bournemouth’s 2-1 win over Manchester City, and there’s now just two winless teams left in the league after Southampton’s victory against Everton.
By Sam McGuire
A lot happened and a number of players managed to catch the eye. But who made the FotMob Team of the Week and why?
Goalkeeper: Aaron Ramsdale
The Southampton shot-stopper was named the FotMob Player of the Match with a rating of 8.5 The former-Arsenal goalkeeper made five saves and played a pivotal part in the Saints keeping a clean sheet, their first of the season. Russell Martin’s side also claimed their first win of the season with a 1-0 victory over Everton.
Right-Back: Ola Aina
The Nottingham Forest full-back continued his fine form this season with another eye-catching performance against West Ham United. Nuno Espirito Santo’s side are now up to third in the table.
The 28-year-old completed 91% of his passes and created one chance. Defensively, he was brilliant too, winning three of his four tackles, 100% of his aerial duels and 71% of his ground duels.
Centre-Back: Jan Bednarek
The Southampton centre-back joined his goalkeeper in the FotMob Team of the Week. Bednarek completed 93% of his passes against Everton. He also completed 80% of his long passes and 100% of his attempted dribbles. The 29-year-old made seven clearances, nine recoveries and triumphed on two of his three aerial duels. It was a solid showing.
Centre-Back: Marcos Senesi
Bournemouth picked up their first ever win over Manchester City this weekend and Senesi more than played his part in the 2-1 victory. The 27-year-old won 80% of his ground duels, 100% of his aerial duels and two of his three tackles. The centre-back also made seven ball recoveries and five clearances.
Left-Back: Milos Kerkez
Kerkez was a revelation down the left for Bournemouth on Saturday afternoon. The Hungary full-back completed 97% of his passes and claimed two assists in the win over the champions. The 20-year-old also completed two of his three dribbles in a showing that proved he could impress against the best.
Midfield: Moises Caicedo
Caicedo almost joined Manchester United a couple of years ago. Instead, he was at Old Trafford on Sunday scoring the equaliser for Chelsea. The 23-year-old bossed it for the Blues, with and without the ball. He completed 83% of his passes and created one chance. He also completed two of his three dribbles and won 67% of his tackles. Caicedo was successful in 100% of his aerial duels and involved himself in 16 ground duels. It was a busy performance.
Midfield: João Gomes
Gomes thought he’d won the game for Wolves when he scored in the 72nd minute. However, Gary O’Neil’s side couldn’t hold on against Crystal Palace and they’re now the only team in the Premier League without a victory. That doesn’t detract from Gomes’ performance though. The Brazil international was the FotMob player of the match having completed the most dribbles (four), he also created three chances and was fouled on three occasions.
Attack: Antoine Semenyo
The 24-year-old has been incredible for Bournemouth this season. He went up another level against Manchester City this weekend though. Semenyo had the highest FotMob rating of the match (9.0). He scored a goal, created three chances, completed the most dribbles of any player in the match (six) and won the most duels (14). Pep Guardiola’s men just couldn’t deal with the versatile forward.
Attack: Bruno Fernandes
Fernandes impressed for Ruud Van Nistelrooy’s Manchester United. The Portuguese playmaker was pulling the strings, creating four chances and two big chances for the Red Devils in the 1-1 draw with Chelsea. He scored from the spot, completed 100% of his dribbles and triumphed with 75% of his attempted tackles. He was also heavily involved out of possession, competing in 19 duels.
Attack: Callum Hudson-Odoi
Hudson-Odoi put in an attacking clinic for Nottingham Forest against West Ham United. The former Chelsea youngster scored a goal and carved out four chances, the most of any player. The 23-year-old was also the most accurate passer, finding a teammate with 96% of his attempted passes. His showing earned him an 8.7 rating.
Attack: Dominic Solanke
Solanke has rediscovered his goalscoring touch. The Spurs forward netted a double in the 4-1 win over Aston Villa on Sunday to take his tally to four goals in eight appearances. The former Bournemouth forward was barely involved in play, attempting just five passes, but made his presence felt in the final third, with four shots. He also won 60% of his duels in what was a proper centre-forward’s performance.
(Images from IMAGO)
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