By Sam McGuire
Who made the lower although and why?
Goalkeeper: Kepa Arrizabalaga
Chelsea opted to retain Robert Sánchez this summer season and mortgage out the most costly goalkeeper ever in Kepa. On Saturday, Sánchez was at fault for the defeat to Manchester Metropolis. In the meantime, the Spain worldwide was impressing between the sticks for Bournemouth. The 30-year-old made 4 saves and saved a clear sheet because the Cherries recorded a 5-0 win over Nottingham Forest. He confronted pictures with an Anticipated Targets worth of 1.02 however repelled the entire away facet’s efforts in what was a commanding displaying.
Proper-Again: Trent Alexander-Arnold
Alexander-Arnold wasn’t at his inventive finest in opposition to Ipswich City, creating only one likelihood for Liverpool. However what an opportunity it was although. He put in a cross that was so completely weighted for Cody Gakpo to nod dwelling. His general sport was constructive although. He struck the woodwork with one effort, accomplished 83% of his passes, 100% of his dribbles and received 5 of his seven floor duels. The 8.4 FotMob score was greater than deserved.
Centre-Again: Ibrahima Konaté
Konaté was a behemoth for Liverpool of their win over Ipswich at Anfield. The 25-year-old tried 125 passes for the Reds and located a teammate 93% of the time. He created two probabilities and claimed an help. The France centre-back received essentially the most duels (12) and this was made up of eight out of 10 floor duels and 4 from 4 aerial duels. The previous RB Leipzig man recovered the ball on six events too. He did greater than sufficient for a clear sheet however Arne Slot’s facet conceded late on.
Centre-Again: Emmanuel Agbadou
The January signing for Wolves impressed within the defeat to Arsenal. The powerhouse centre-back accomplished essentially the most dribbles (4), essentially the most passes (58), made essentially the most tackles (5) and received a outstanding 18 duels, the best whole of the match. He was a one-man wrecking ball in opposition to the Gunners and didn’t need to be on the shedding facet. The 27-year-old might show to be one of many signings of the window if this type of efficiency turns into the norm.
Left-Again: Joško Gvardiol
Gvardiol is now on 5 Premier League targets for the season following his strike in opposition to Chelsea. In reality, he might’ve had a pair in opposition to the Blues on the Etihad. He was entering into some harmful positions with nice regularity. He had a complete of three pictures and had an Anticipated Targets whole of 1.1. The versatile defender additionally accomplished essentially the most dribbles (5), a outstanding stat contemplating the expertise on the pitch on Saturday night. He additionally received 5 of his seven duels, displaying he’s impactful at each ends of the pitch.
Midfield: Phil Foden
It wasn’t simply Manchester Metropolis in opposition to Chelsea on Saturday, it was Phil Foden in opposition to Cole Palmer. The latter has had a greater season however the former received the battle on the Etihad. Foden scored a purpose, accomplished 88% of his passes, had 5 touches within the opposition’s penalty space and accomplished two of his three tried dribbles. His purpose within the 87th minute killed off the tie and earned him a FotMob score of 8.4.
Midfield: Justin Kluivert
One other week, one other eye-catching displaying from the in-form Bournemouth maestro. Kluivert has scored in three successive matches for the Cherries now and his haul for the season stands at 11 targets and 4 assists following his purpose and help in opposition to Forest. Having lastly discovered a house, the Dutchman resides as much as his potential. He accomplished essentially the most dribbles (4) and was substituted off after 88 minutes with a move success fee of 100%.
Midfield: Tyler Adams
Tyler Adams claimed two assists for Bournemouth of their emphatic victory over Nottingham Forest. The 25-year-old was barely concerned, all issues thought of, trying simply 27 passes on the Vitality Stadium on Saturday, however he created two probabilities and each had been transformed. He did full 85% of his passes whereas additionally profitable seven of his 10 duels. He additionally tried 5 tackles and made two interceptions in what was a dominant middle-third displaying.
Midfield: Cody Gakpo
Gakpo completed the sport in opposition to Ipswich with two targets and an help on Saturday at Anfield. He earned a FotMob score of 9.2 for his exploits within the remaining third. He was unstoppable at instances, finishing two of his three dribbles, having a non-penalty Anticipated Targets whole of 1.09, a complete that was comfortably the best of the match with the Reds solely creating probabilities with an Anticipated Targets haul of 1.98. He was their principal man in a match they merely needed to win.
Assault: Dango Ouattara
The Bournemouth striker earned the best FotMob score of the week with a 9.6 following his three purpose haul in opposition to Nottingham Forest. He additionally had a purpose dominated out for offside in what was an thrilling displaying from the 22-year-old versatile attacker. Ouattara completed with 100% shot accuracy and he accomplished 100% of his dribbles. He’s now on 10 purpose involvements for the season within the Premier League.
Assault: Alexander Isak
Isak’s outstanding run of targets got here to an abrupt finish in opposition to Bournemouth final weekend. The drought didn’t final lengthy although. The Sweden worldwide netted twice within the win over Southampton on Saturday to take his tally for the season to 17. He was the star of the present within the sport, with a 9.2 FotMob score, having landed all 4 of his efforts on course. He additionally created an opportunity and received a penalty that he went on to transform. The 25-year-old may be very a lot in rivalry for the Golden Boot.
(Pictures from IMAGO)
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