Premier League

Premier League TOTW Gameweek 31: Tottenham and Newcastle function after large wins

James Maddison put in one other sturdy efficiency for within the this weekend.

Maddison has been a polarising determine this season, being out and in of the group, and irritating Tottenham followers, regardless of posting first rate numbers. In fact, Tottenham followers are proper to need extra from Maddison, particularly when it comes to consistency, however he does have his moments.

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The English supplied an help in Tottenham’s win over on the weekend, his sixth of the season. Actually, Maddison has now been immediately concerned in 15 Premier League targets this season, only one behind Son Heung-min amongst Tottenham gamers.

Maddison is one in every of three Tottenham gamers in Squawka’s Premier League Workforce of the Week for Gameweek 31, with the one different membership to have a couple of.

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: Mark Flekken (Brentford)

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There have been 5 clear sheets within the Premier League throughout the weekend, with Mark Flekken conserving a type of. The shot-stopper was on prime kind in opposition to , making six saves within the goalless draw. It wasn’t a routine efficiency both, as Flekken prevented 1.09 targets, greater than every other goalkeeper in gameweek 31. He additionally accomplished 13 lengthy passes, one other Premier League-high for the weekend.

Honourable point out: Andre Onana (77%)

RB: Pedro Porro (Tottenham)

Tottenham might have conceded in opposition to Southampton, however Pedro Porro was nonetheless the top-scoring right-back within the Premier League this weekend. The Spaniard created two large probabilities in opposition to the sorry Saints, alongside one profitable move into the penalty space, eight accomplished passes into the ultimate third and 50% success charge together with his crosses. Defensively, Porro received two tackles, received possession thrice within the defensive third and made 4 clearances, with Southampton having simply 4 pictures on course.

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Honourable point out: Ben White (67%)

CB: Fabian Schar (Newcastle)

saved a clear sheet of their win over , with some assist from Fabian Schar. The Swiss worldwide was a rock on the coronary heart of the Newcastle defence, making one interception in his personal field. He received two tackles and made three clearances, alongside 66.67% success charge in his aerial and floor duels. Schar additionally pushed ahead to cease the Leicester assault, profitable possession 4 occasions within the center third.

Honourable point out: Noussair Mazraoui (69%)

CB: Ruben Dias (Man Metropolis)

Ruben Dias obtained the fasted yellow card in Premier League Manchester derby since a minimum of 2006-07, when such information started, being booked after 38 seconds. However he nonetheless did sufficient to make it into the Workforce of the Week. The Portuguese centre-back made a whopping six clearances to maintain out, in addition to making one interception inside his personal field. Dias received 100% of his aerial duels and likewise boasted a retention charge of 91.75%, dependable as ever on the ball.

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Honourable point out: Emmanuel Agbadou (69%)

LB: Ian Maatsen (Aston Villa)

Ian Maatsen arrange ‘s second aim in opposition to within the fifteenth minute, and that proved to be the winner. The Dutchman created one large likelihood, accomplished two take-ons and had one shot on course himself, a part of an vital win for the Villans. Maatsen additionally helped to maintain Forest at bay, with three possessions received within the defensive third and one interception retaining possession.

Honourable point out: Reece James (73%)

DM: Moises Caicedo (Chelsea)

Moises Caicedo was busy on the base of Chelsea’s midfield of their draw with Brentford, profitable three tackles and making one interception. The Ecuadorean midfielder additionally received two aerial duels and didn’t lose a single problem. On the ball, Caicedo accomplished 88.52% of his open-play passes with seven passes into the ultimate third accomplished. He boasted a good retention charge of 86.08% and continues to be one in every of Chelsea’s greatest gamers.

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Honourable point out: Rodrigo Bentancur (73%)

CM: James Maddison (Tottenham)

James Maddison loves taking part in Southampton, popping up with one other help from one large likelihood created. The Englishman had a really spectacular 92.31% ahead passing accuracy, with 11 passes into the ultimate third accomplished and 4 penalty space entries. However he was additionally dependable on the defensive facet, with 9 duels and two tackles received. Tottenham conceded 10 minutes after Maddison was taken off.

Honourable point out: Joelinton (74%)

DM: Sandro Tonali (Newcastle)

Sandro Tonali was on the base of Newcastle’s midfield in opposition to Leicester and it labored effectively, even if you issue within the poor stage of the opposition. The Italian made two interceptions retaining possession, alongside 9 ball recoveries and 4 possessions received within the center third. Tonali had a retention charge of 88.89% and accomplished 100% of his passes into the ultimate third.

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Honourable point out: Kiernan Dewsbury-Corridor (73%)

RW: Brennan Johnson (Tottenham)

Brennan Johnson was the two-goal hero for Tottenham of their win over Southampton, taking his league tally for the season to 11. He may have had an opportunity for a hat-trick, however was denied the chance to take a late penalty — which he had received. Johnson scored with each of his pictures on course, posting a non-penalty Anticipated Objectives on Goal tally of 1.29 from 0.58 non-penalty xG. He additionally had 5 touches within the opposition field in whole and was a common menace for the Southampton backline.

Honourable point out: Jacob Murphy (70%)

ST: Evanilson (Bournemouth)

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performed out an attention-grabbing 2-2 draw with on Saturday, with Evanilson getting each of the Cherries’ targets. The Brazilian has been in wonderful kind since getting back from harm, although it hasn’t transformed to Bournemouth profitable matches. Towards West Ham, Evanilson was a busy man with 1.72 non-penalty xG and 1.93 non-penalty xGOT, hitting the goal with two of his three pictures. He additionally had three touches within the opposition field and received two aerial duels.

Honourable point out: Jorgen Strand Larsen (75%)

LW: Alex Iwobi (Fulham)

Alex Iwobi helped safe their large win over , scoring the Cottager’s second and aiding their third. The Nigerian had three pictures on course in whole, with a non-penalty xGOT of 0.43 and two touches within the opposition field. Creatively, Iwobi accomplished one cross and created one large likelihood. However he was simply pretty much as good off the ball, with two excessive turnovers and 7 ball recoveries.