Premier League Team of the Week: Goals Galore from Marmoush, Merino, and Minteh

The latest round of Premier League fixtures has concluded, showcasing several remarkable individual performances. Now, it’s time to unveil Flashscore’s Team of the Week.

Manchester City returned to winning form with a dominant 4-0 victory over Newcastle, while both Liverpool and Arsenal secured vital wins themselves.

Tottenham broke their recent slump by edging past Manchester United with a narrow 1-0 triumph.

In other matches, Bournemouth triumphed against Southampton, and Everton continued their resurgence with a win over Crystal Palace.

Goalkeeper

Guglielmo Vicario (Spurs) 8.1

Returning from injury, Guglielmo Vicario played a pivotal role in Tottenham’s 1-0 victory over Manchester United, ensuring his team maintained their second consecutive Premier League clean sheet.

The Italian stopper made six crucial saves, helping to secure a desperately needed three points for his side.

Defence

Pedro Porro (Spurs) 8

Defender Pedro Porro was another standout performer in Spurs’ match, providing three key passes in a strong attacking display.

Porro also showcased his defensive skills with four tackles, three interceptions, and two clearances.

James Tarkowski (Everton) 8.1

With a recent revival under David Moyes, Everton continued to shine with a 2-1 victory against Crystal Palace. James Tarkowski delivered an exceptional defensive performance, registering three tackles, five interceptions, and 10 clearances to help secure the win.

Sepp van den Berg (Brentford) 8.2

Sepp van den Berg was instrumental in Brentford’s solid 1-0 win over West Ham. The defender, who was substituted in the second half, made nine clearances and two blocks, contributing significantly to his side’s second clean sheet of the season.

Midfield

Yankuba Minteh (Brighton) 9.1

Brighton faced Chelsea twice in the past week and managed to win both encounters. Winger Yankuba Minteh was a key figure in their latest match, netting two goals in a 3-0 win over the Blues and providing three key passes throughout the game.

Omar Marmoush (Manchester City) 9.9

Omar Marmoush, recent acquisition by Manchester City, made a stunning impact in their 4-0 rout of Newcastle, scoring a hat-trick within the first half. The Egyptian forward expertly capitalised on a long pass from goalkeeper Ederson, deftly chipping over Newcastle’s keeper Martin Dubravka.

He quickly followed with two additional goals, becoming only the second Egyptian in history to score a Premier League hat-trick, joining Mohamed Salah in this exclusive club.

Marmoush’s outstanding 9.9 rating made him the highest-rated player of the weekend, earning him the title of Player of the Week.

Ryan Christie (Bournemouth) 8.7

Ryan Christie was instrumental in Bournemouth’s 3-1 win over Southampton, scoring a goal and providing an assist, his long-range strike notably impressing onlookers.

Bournemouth has set a new club record by remaining unbeaten in seven consecutive away games, in part thanks to Christie’s contributions.

Carlos Alcaraz (Everton) 8.2

One of three Everton players to feature in this week’s line-up, new recruit Carlos Alcaraz scored his first goal for the club in their 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace, adding another dynamic to his play by assisting for Beto’s opener.

The Argentine’s recent performances have made him a fan favourite at Everton and he looks poised to play a crucial role as the season unfolds.

Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal) 8.5

Arsenal managed to maintain their Premier League title hopes with a 2-0 victory over Leicester, despite fielding a squad missing some key attacking players.

Teenager Ethan Nwaneri displayed his worth by assisting Mikel Merino’s goal with a brilliant cross and almost scoring himself on two occasions hitting the woodwork.

Attack

Beto (Everton) 8.7

Beto joins his fellow Everton teammates in being featured in this week’s Team of the Week. Although he faced challenges adapting to English football, he’s now hitting form with four goals in his last three Premier League outings.

His latest goal came against Crystal Palace, where he executed a clinical chip over both a defender and the goalkeeper.

Mikel Merino (Arsenal) 9

Amidst concerns regarding Arsenal’s striking options, an unlikely hero emerged in the form of Mikel Merino, who has primarily played as a midfielder.

Coming off the bench as a forward in the final 20 minutes of the match, Merino scored twice, first with a close-range header followed by a well-placed shot into the bottom corner, playing a pivotal role in securing a critical victory.