By Sam McGuire
So, who replaced him? And who else made the Matchday 27 Team of the Week?
Goalkeeper: Ederson
Ederson kept just his fifth clean sheet of the season during Manchester City’s 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur. The Brazilian shot-stopper was busy, too, making six saves and facing efforts with an Expected Goals on Target total of 1.7. He also completed 84% of his passes and his performance earned him an 8.8 rating. He stepped up for the reigning champions and delivered a match-winning performance.
Defence: Harry Maguire
For the second time this month, Harry Maguire has been the difference maker for Manchester United. He scored the winner against Leicester City in the FA Cup and he’s now notched the winner in a Premier League game, helping the Red Devils to a 3-2 win over Ipswich Town at Old Trafford. His goal way in the second half ensured Rúben Amorim‘s 10 men had a lead to hold onto. And then Maguire ensured they did just that, winning a match high nine duels.
Defence: Levi Colwill
Colwill scored his first of the season as Chelsea romped to a 4-0 win over Southampton. The England centre-back completed the most passes (78) and created one chance, showing his ability on the ball. He also won 50% of his tackles, recovered the ball nine times, and won five of his eight duels. With and without the ball, he was an asset for Enzo Maresca and his team.
Defence: Aaron Cresswell
Cresswell has a new lease of life under Graham Potter. The versatile full-back has been deployed as a third centre-back and he’s thriving in the role. Against Leicester on Thursday evening, he claimed the FotMob Player of the Match with an 8.3 rating. He completed the most passes (104), had a 90% pass success rate and carved out two big chances for the Hammers. He also completed 100% of his dribbles.
Midfield: Jake O’Brien
O’Brien has done an admirable job filling in for compatriot Seamus Coleman. The defensive behemoth has impressed for David Moyes’ side recently. He upped his game against Brentford though, scoring in a 1-1 draw. The 23-year-old won five of his eight aerial duels. He also won three of his five ground duels against the Bees. The goal was a nice bonus for the former Lyon man.
Midfield: Dominik Szoboszlai
The Liverpool midfielder made it two goals in two games after notching the opener against Newcastle United on Wednesday evening. The attacking midfielder is coming into his own in Arne Slot‘s system, earning an 8.8 FotMob rating against the Magpies. He created two chances, completed 100% of his dribbles, won 80% of his tackles and 80% of his duels at Anfield.
Midfield: Enzo Fernández
The captain ran the show for the Blues against the Saints. Enzo created a match-high six chances, including two big chances. He also completed 88% of his passes and 100% of his dribbles. The Argentine also won 100% of his ground duels.
Midfield: Marc Cucurella
Cucurella put in a Man of the Match showing for Chelsea. He made the most tackles (five) and won the most duels (eight). The Spanish full-back grabbed a goal, completed 93% of his passes and 100% of his attempted dribbles. He owned the left side for the Blues.
Attack: Ismaïla Sarr
Crystal Palace stunned Aston Villa with a 4-1 win. Key to that was Sarr. The versatile winger scored twice and created the most chances (four) at Selhurst Park. He also carved out a big chance and finished the game with an Expected Goals involvement of 2.06, easily the highest of the match. He missed two big chances but that highlighted the fact Unai Emery‘s men couldn’t contain the former Watford man.
Attack: Pedro Neto
Deployed as a centre-forward, by Maresca, Neto impressed. The former Wolves winger scored and assisted in the 4-0 win for Chelsea. He completed 96% of his passes and was replaced with a 100% shot accuracy. He might’ve found a new role for himself in the team.
Attack: Jaden Philogene-Bidace
The former Aston Villa man caught the eye at Old Trafford, scoring twice for Ipswich Town. Albeit there was some luck with both goals. He latched onto a Patrick Dorgu mistake for the opener and then his cross into the box evaded everyone before nestling into the bottom corner of André Onana’s goal. He also carved out two chances on his way to a 9.1 FotMob rating.
(Images from IMAGO)
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