Many of you are already looking forward to Matchday 14 but we still need to take time and appreciate the efforts of those who caught the eye during Matchday 13. The FotMob Team of the Week is an attacking one this week, but with a lot of teams now playing with multiple attacking midfielders, this was bound to happen at some point. So, who made the cut and why?
By Sam McGuire
Goalkeeper: Robert Sánchez
Sánchez wasn’t a busy man for Chelsea yesterday in their 3-0 win over Aston Villa but he did make some vital saves as Enzo Maresca’s side heaped the pressure on Unai Emery. The former Brighton shot-stopper made three saves and this included one big save as Ollie Watkins raced through looking to equalise. The clean sheet was well deserved, as was the 8.5 Fotmob rating.
Right-Back: Amad Diallo
Deployed as a right wing-back by new Manchester United boss Rúben Amorim, Diallo looks right at home. The 22-year-old claimed two assists for the Red Devils in their 4-0 win over Everton. The former Atalanta youngster created three chances, completed all four of his dribbles, won 100% of his tackles and triumphed in 11 of his 14 duels. If this is a sign of things to come, Amorim has a serious player at his disposal.
Centre-Back: Nathan Collins
Collins looked utterly dominant for Brentford in their 4-1 win over Leicester City. The 23-year-old centre-back claimed an assist, completed 88% of his passes for the Bees, completed 100% of his dribbles and was a duel monster. He won five of his eight ground duels and six of his eight aerial duels. His 8.4 rating was more than justified.
Centre-Back: Mario Lemina
Another outing at centre-back for Lemina, another spot in the FotMob Team of the Week. The Wolves captain was booked against Bournemouth and was part of a defence that conceded four goals, but he still impressed. The 31-year-old completed 85% of his 68 attempted passes. He created one chance for the hosts and won 100% of his tackles. He made two interceptions and recovered the ball on seven occasions. Lemina also won three of his five ground duels. He was probably one Wolves player that didn’t deserve to be on the losing side.
Left-Back: Marc Cucurella
Cucurella was dominant for Chelsea in their win over Aston Villa. The left-back completed 96% of the 111 passes he attempted at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. He played a key part in the opener having stolen the ball off of Jaden Philogene in the build-up to the Nicolas Jackson goal. He also won three of his four tackles and five of his seven duels. The 26-year-old also made six recoveries as he helped the Blues to a clean sheet.
Midfield: Bruno Fernandes
New manager, same regular consistency from Bruno Fernandes, our highest rated player at Manchester United this season. The Portuguese midfielder provided both first half goals in United’s 4-0 win over Everton and left the field just after the hour mark with the job done. He was successful with two of his three dribbles and recovered the ball on five occasions in a strong all-round performance.
Midfield: Justin Kluivert
Kluivert was ruthless for Bournemouth in their 4-2 win over Wolves. The versatile attacker scored a hat-trick of penalties as the Cherries got back to winning ways. The 25-year-old claimed a 9.6 rating, the second highest of the match-week. To go along with his three goals, he created two chances and completed 80% of his passes in what was a Player of the Match performance at Molinuex.
Midfield: Cole Palmer
Another game, another eye-catching showing from Palmer. The Chelsea maestro bossed things against Aston Villa, having a total of five shots and carving out two chances. The former Manchester City man scored a goal, his eighth of the season, and added an assist to his haul, taking his total to six this term. This performance at Stamford Bridge earned him an 8.8 FotMob rating. It is his highest FotMob rating since mid-October and the Blues now find themselves in third position, level on points and with an identical record to second placed Arsenal. He completed 100% of his crosses and won 100% of his tackles to round off an impressive Sunday afternoon for the Chelsea No.20.
Midfield: Bukayo Saka
Saka is unstoppable right now.
The Arsenal forward set up two goals and found the back of the net in the 5-2 win over West Ham United. He’s the only player in the Premier League to be in double figures for assists and only Mohamed Salah (16) has more goal involvements this term. The Hammers couldn’t handle the Arsenal No. 7 as he once again showcased his playmaking ability, carving out four chances as Mikel Arteta’s side ran riot.
Attack: Marcus Rashford
Before the arrival of Amorim, Rashford had one Premier League across 11 appearances. He has three goals in two starts since the one-time Sporting tactician has moved to Old Trafford. The Manchester United No. 10 netted twice in the 4-0 win over Everton on Sunday afternoon. He also carved out one chance at Old Trafford. His finishing, however, hinted at a confident Rashford, something we’ve not seen for a while now.
Attack: Kevin Schade
This season, Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa have been the main men for Brentford. Kevin Schade decided to gatecrash that exclusive club last weekend. The 23-year-old netted a hat-trick for the Bees in their 4-1 win over Leicester City. He also grabbed an assist in what was a rampant and ruthless display from the versatile winger. The speedster also completed 100% of his dribbles for Thomas Frank’s side as they moved into the top eight with the win.
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