The Premier League delivered yet again this weekend.
By Sam McGuire
Manchester United claimed victory at the Etihad, Arsenal and Liverpool both dropped points at home while Chelsea are now the closest challengers to the Reds at the summit. On top of all of that, the bottom two in the English top-flight finally parted ways with their managers.
So, who did enough to make it into the FotMob Team of the Week and why?
Goalkeeper: Jordan Pickford
The Everton shot-stopper was in fine form as the Toffees claimed an impressive point against title hopefuls Arsenal. Pickford claimed a rating of 9.0 having made five saves from shots with an Expected Goals on Target value of 1.81. The 30-year-old practically singlehandedly frustrated the hosts on Saturday afternoon.
Right-Back: Djed Spence
Spence made his first Premier League start for Spurs on Sunday against Southampton and had an assist inside of a minute. The 24-year-old had to wait almost 900 days for this moment. It won’t be his last start for Ange Postecoglou‘s side after that showing against Southampton. To go with his assist, Spence completed 95% of his passes, created two chances, attempted four dribbles, won 100% of his tackles and triumphed in six of his nine duels.
Centre-Back: Trevoh Chalobah
Chalobah put in a big shift as Crystal Palace claimed a big victory over rivals Brighton. The on-loan Chelsea defender scored for the Eagles and played a significant role in limiting the Seagulls, winning 100% of his tackles as well as 50% of all of his duels. He made two blocks and managed to complete eight clearances at the Amex.
Centre-Back: Nikola Milenković
The defender made it two goals in two matches for Nottingham Forest. He followed up his goal against Manchester United with one against Aston Villa as Nuno Espírito Santo‘s team claimed a 2-1 win over the Champions League side. The 27-year-old completed 94% of his passes, won 100% of his tackles, ground duels and aerial duels. Defensively, he was incredible.
Left-Back: Lewis Hall
Hall was a revelation at left-back for Newcastle in their 4-0 win over Leicester on Saturday. The 20-year-old created the most chances (five), completed the most passes (75) and registered an assist. The former Chelsea academy player found a teammate with two of his three attempted crosses, won 100% of his tackles and 100% of his ground duels. He bossed things from full-back.
Right-Midfield: Jacob Murphy
Murphy was barely involved for Newcastle in their win over Leicester, attempting just 18 passes, but he had an unbelievable impact for the Magpies. He had four shots, scored two goals and created two chances as he claimed a FotMob rating of 8.9. The Foxes couldn’t deal with the winger.
Centre-Midfield: Pape Matar Sarr
Sarr was a standout performer for Spurs as Postecoglou’s men ran out 5-0 winners against Southampton. The 22-year-old midfielder scored and carved out two chances for the away side at St Mary’s. He also found a teammate with 96% of his attempted passes, completed 100% of his dribbles and won 100% of his tackles. Sarr made four interceptions and came out on top in five of his seven ground duels. He was utterly dominant.
Centre-Midfield: James Maddison
Maddison claimed the Player of the Match award in Tottenham’s 5-0 win over the Saints with a 9.2 FotMob rating. The England international netted a double to take his haul for the season to seven. The 28-year-old created two chances, completed 100% of his dribbles, and had a pass success rate of 85%.
Left-Midfield: Son Heung-min
Son feasted against a struggling Southampton side. The versatile attacker finished the match at St Mary’s with a goal and two assists. He created the most chances (three) and carved out two big chances. He also had a total of seven shots, striking the woodwork with one of his efforts. The 32-year-old is now on 11 goal involvements in 13 Premier League appearances.
Attack: Ismaïla Sarr
Sarr stole the show as Palace took all three points back to Selhurst Park. Brighton could not deal with the former Watford winger as he scored two goals and registered an assist as he earned a 9.4 FotMob rating. The 26-year-old had five shots, created two chances and attempted two dribbles. He managed to outshine the £100million-rated João Pedro with relative ease.
Attack: Alexander Isak
Isak now has three goals in each of his last three appearances for the Magpies after finding the back of the net in the win over Leicester. The striker also claimed an assist against the Foxes. He completed the most dribbles (six), created four chances, two big chances, and attempted four shots. He was unplayable and Ruud Van Nistelrooy’s side had no idea how to contain him.
(Images from IMAGO)
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