This midweek brought us an exciting round of Premier League matches, revealing a host of outstanding individual talents for Flashscore’s Team of the Week.
Liverpool continued their impressive pursuit of the title with a 2-0 victory over Newcastle, extending their lead over Arsenal to 13 points after the Gunners were held to a goalless draw by Nottingham Forest.
Manchester City put a stop to Tottenham’s resurgence, securing a 1-0 triumph in north London. Meanwhile, their city rivals Manchester United fought through a red card to claim a 3-1 win against Ipswich.
In other fixtures, Chelsea dominated relegation-threatened Southampton with a comprehensive 4-0 win, while Crystal Palace enjoyed a convincing 4-1 victory over Aston Villa.
Goalkeeper
Ederson (Manchester City) 8.0
Ederson made six saves and kept a clean sheet, playing a crucial role in Manchester City’s victory over Tottenham.
The Brazilian didn’t have to execute any remarkable saves but was solid whenever Spurs threatened.
Defence
Jake O’Brien (Everton) 8.4
Jake O’Brien marked his Everton debut with a sensational header, securing a 1-1 draw against Brentford.
The Republic of Ireland international found the back post and directed a low header into the net, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance.
Harry Maguire (Manchester United) 8.3
Harry Maguire emerged as a pivotal figure for Manchester United, scoring the decisive goal against Ipswich.
In addition to his goal, he contributed with seven clearances, three blocks, and two tackles, ensuring a solid performance at Old Trafford.
Levi Colwill (Chelsea) 8.4
Levi Colwill was an imposing force in central defence as Chelsea dismantled Southampton at Stamford Bridge.
Colwill not only scored with a towering header but also completed a match-high 78 passes during the fixture.
Marc Cucurella (Chelsea) 8.3
Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella had a stellar match as he scored his own goal against Southampton.
He capped off the performance with a well-placed shot into the corner to cement an easy evening for the Blues.
Midfield
Pedro Neto (Chelsea) 8.2
Pedro Neto thrived in a more attacking position against Southampton, reaping the rewards.
He increased Chelsea’s lead with a powerful shot at the near post and later provided the assist for Colwill’s goal from a well-taken free-kick.
Adama Traore (Fulham) 8.3
The speedy Adama Traore made a significant impact against his former club, aiding Fulham’s 2-1 win over Wolves.
Traore assisted Rodrigo Muniz’s match-winning goal with a perfectly curled pass that sliced through the Wolves defence.
Justin Kluivert (Bournemouth) 8.7
Justin Kluivert, Bournemouth’s standout player, scored his 12th Premier League goal of the season in a 2-1 loss to Brighton.
The Dutchman equalised for the visitors with a majestic right-footed strike into the corner after cutting inside.
Ryan Sessegnon (Fulham) 8.1
Ryan Sessegnon made a triumphant return to Fulham, scoring his first goal in six years as the team triumphed over Wolves.
Seizing a rare starting opportunity, he surged forward and netted within just 59 seconds of the match.
Attack
Rodrigo Muniz (Fulham) 8.4
Rodrigo Muniz played a crucial role for Fulham, providing the game-winning goal against Wolves.
The Brazilian forward combined effectively with Traore, calmly lifting the ball over the advancing Jose Sa into an empty net.
Christopher Nkunku (Chelsea) 7.9
Christopher Nkunku, another standout for Chelsea this week, was pivotal in the team’s four-goal haul.
The Frenchman opened the scoring with a well-placed shot at the back post before assisting Neto for his goal.
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