Is it time to speak about as contenders?
A whole lot of the main target as regards to shock names this season has been surrounding , who sit third within the desk. However when Nuno Espirito Santo’s Tough Bushes took on the Cherries, it was Bournemouth who got here out on high. And emphatically so.
Bournemouth are actually unbeaten of their final 11 Premier League video games, profitable seven and drawing 4. It’s an extension of their longest-ever unbeaten run within the Premier League. They now sit seventh, however are only one level exterior the highest 4 and respiration down the necks of the groups above them.
The Cherries have three gamers in our TOTW for gameweek 23, which is unsurprisingly essentially the most of some other staff. Actually, they’re the one staff with a couple of participant.
We’ve used our Squawka Rating to find out the 11 picks, based mostly on the statistical leaders for metrics related to their positions. And as ever, we’ve thrown an honourable point out XI for good measure.
GK: Kepa Arrizabalaga (Bournemouth)
What a outcome for Bournemouth on the weekend! The Cherries have been up towards Nottingham Forest in a battle of the in-form sides and got here out as 5-0 winners. In preserving the clear sheet, Kepa Arrizabalaga made 4 saves and prevented 1.02 targets, the latter greater than some other goalkeeper this weekend. It was a stellar efficiency given the often spectacular Matz Sels was struggling on the different finish of the pitch.
Honourable point out: Jakub Stolarczyk (80%)
RB: Pedro Porro (Tottenham)
could have misplaced towards on Sunday, however Pedro Porro was one participant who might maintain his head up excessive. The Spaniard arrange Richarlison’s aim for Tottenham with a stunning cross into the field, and he’s probably the greatest at that within the Premier League proper now. Defensively he did what he might too, profitable possession seven occasions within the defensive third, greater than some other full-back.
Honourable point out: Trent Alexander-Arnold (73%)
CB: Maximilian Kilman (West Ham)
Maximilian Kilman was a busy man in ‘s 1-1 draw with on Sunday. The Hammers centre-back did what he might to restrict the Villa assault, making seven clearances, profitable two tackles and making one interception in his personal field. Kilman additionally received 100% of his floor duels and was dependable on the ball with a retention price of 94.03%.
Honourable point out: Joachim Andersen (71%)
CB: Lisandro Martinez (Man United)
Lisandro Martinez was the goalscoring hero for towards , although many consider he shouldn’t have been on the pitch to web the winner. The Argentine was in good kind defensively, with one last-man sort out, two tackles received and 100% success price in his areal duels. He additionally accomplished eight passes into the ultimate third and had a retention price of 92.54%, serving to Man United transfer up the pitch.
Honourable point out: Harry Maguire (70%)
LB: Vitalii Mykolenko (Everton)
The David Moyes period at continued with one other win, this time over . The Toffees stored a clear sheet towards the Seagulls, with Vitalii Mykolenko doing his bit, making eight clearances general, greater than some other full-back. He additionally made two interceptions retaining possession and received 4 aerial duels. It was a strong defensive show.
Honourable point out: Emerson (67%)
DM: Boubacar Kamara (Aston Villa)
Aston Villa prolonged their unbeaten run to 5 this weekend, and Boubacar Kamara had a robust displaying on the base of their midfield. The 25-year-old made two interceptions retaining possession, received two tackles and 17 duels. He was a king at getting the ball again for Villa, with seven possessions received within the defensive third and 4 within the center third. Kamara additionally received three fouls himself.
Honourable point out: Boubakary Soumare (75%)
DM: Thomas Partey (Arsenal)
Taking part in on the base of ‘s midfield trio, Thomas Partey helped the Gunners maintain a clear sheet and management proceedings. The Ghanaian made two interceptions retaining possession and received three tackles. He additionally received possession 5 occasions within the center third and had a 77.78% success price in his aerial duels.
Honourable point out: Sander Berge (74%)
RW: Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth)
Our second Bournemouth participant of the weekend, Antoine Semenyo capped off the scoring of their 5-0 win over Nottingham Forest. The aim was one in all three pictures on course Semenyo had on the afternoon, trying an actual risk. Semenyo additionally created three probabilities for Bournemouth, accomplished 12 ultimate third passes, received 100% of his take-ons and had seven touches within the opposition field.
Honourable point out: Mohamed Salah (75%)
No.10: Justin Kluivert (Bournemouth)
This was one other sturdy efficiency from Justin Kluivert, who confirmed that he can play on the Vitality Stadium. The Dutchman scored and offered one intentional help, together with his solely shot on course and likelihood created of the match. Speak about your effectivity. However Kluivert was an actual risk, with 13 ultimate third passes accomplished, six touches within the opposition field and 4 take-ons accomplished.
Honourable point out: Bilal El Khannouss (75%)
LW: Cody Gakpo (Liverpool)
Cody Gakpo was the star of the present in ‘s thrashing of . The Dutchman was instantly concerned in three of Liverpool’s 4 targets, scoring two and offering one intentional help. And all inside 68 minutes too. Gakpo produced 1.73 non-penalty Anticipated Targets on Goal, had three touches within the opposition field and 14 ultimate third passes accomplished. He was not a participant to be messed with.
Honourable point out: Jacob Ramsey (78%)
ST: Erling Haaland (Man Metropolis)
Dango Ouattara scored a hat-trick for Bournemouth towards Nottingham Forest. However our Rating doesn’t have him as the most effective striker of the weekend. That crown goes to Erling Haaland who obtained a aim and an intentional help in ‘s 3-1 win over on Saturday. The Norwegian had three pictures in whole, with two hitting the goal and he created two massive probabilities, organising Phil Foden for Man Metropolis’s third. After all, his aim was from exterior the field too, although he had assist from the weird positioning of Robert Sanchez.