Premier League Matchday Recap: Team of the Week Revealed
Another set of Premier League matches have come and gone, and it’s time to take a look at Flashscore’s Premier League Team of the Week.
Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the table with a 2-0 win over Manchester City, while Arsenal suffered a 2-0 defeat at home to West Ham. Elsewhere, Aston Villa secured a 2-1 victory over Chelsea, Newcastle won a thrilling 4-3 encounter against Nottingham Forest, and Manchester United fought back to earn a 2-2 draw at Everton.
Goalkeeper
Alisson (Liverpool) 7.7
Alisson played a crucial role in Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Manchester City, making five crucial saves to keep the league leaders at bay. The Brazilian goalkeeper’s reliable performance was instrumental in extending Liverpool’s lead at the top of the table.
Defence
Jack Hinshelwood (Brighton) 8.3
The versatile Jack Hinshelwood stepped up in the absence of the injured Joel Veltman, slotting in confidently at right-back as Brighton thrashed Southampton 4-0. The 19-year-old won nine duels and two tackles, capping off his display with a calm finish for Brighton’s fourth goal.
Noussair Mazraoui (Manchester United) 8.3
Noussair Mazraoui was Manchester United’s standout defender as they fought back from a two-goal deficit to draw 2-2 at Everton. The Moroccan won five tackles and aerial duels, and made eight clearances to help his team secure a point.
Lewis Hall (Newcastle) 8.3
Lewis Hall was heavily involved in Newcastle’s thrilling 4-3 win against Nottingham Forest, setting up Lewis Miley’s equalizing goal and winning a penalty for the home side after his ball into the box was handled.
Midfield
Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) 8.7
Mohamed Salah continues to be unstoppable this season, scoring a goal and providing an assist in Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Manchester City. The Egyptian is the first player to register 25+ goals and 15+ assists in a Premier League season, and the first across Europe’s top five leagues to be involved in 50 goals this term.
Marco Asensio (Aston Villa) 8.3
Aston Villa’s January recruit Marco Asensio showcased his talents, scoring two goals to secure a 2-1 win over Chelsea. The Spaniard’s deft touch and eye for passes have added a new dimension to Unai Emery’s team.
Christian Norgaard (Brentford) 8.7
Christian Norgaard’s impressive first-half performance was crucial in Brentford’s 4-0 thrashing of Leicester. The Brentford captain scored one of the three goals in the opening 45 minutes before being withdrawn due to a knock.
Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) 8.3
Despite Manchester United’s 2-2 draw at Everton, Bruno Fernandes put in an outstanding midfield display. The Portuguese international scored a wonderful dipping free-kick to halve United’s deficit and was involved in many of his team’s attacks.
Brennan Johnson (Tottenham) 8.5
Brennan Johnson netted two well-taken goals on his return to the starting lineup as Tottenham secured a 4-1 victory over Ipswich, their third Premier League win in a row.
Forwards
Matheus Cunha (Wolves) 8.1
Matheus Cunha’s lone goal was enough to earn Wolves a valuable 1-0 win at Bournemouth, continuing his impressive scoring form with his 14th goal of the campaign.
Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) 8.0
Marcus Rashford came off the bench to make a significant impact for Aston Villa, contributing to both of Marco Asensio’s goals against Chelsea.
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