Gameweek 19 of the English Premier League brought forth intriguing clashes, turning out to be a roller-coaster ride for fans. The most surprising upset was Nottingham Forest beating Newcastle, while Liverpool and Manchester City continued their good form. West Ham dismantled Arsenal in a spectacular performance. Let’s delve into the English Premier League Team of the Week after matchday 19.
Goalkeeper: Alphonse Areola
Alphonse Areola earns the goalkeeper spot in the Premier League Team of the Week. His superb performance against Arsenal included keeping a clean sheet, facing an astonishing 30 shots on goal. Areola’s resilience guided West Ham to victory.
Centre-Backs: Nathan Ake and Virgil Van Dijk
Nathan Ake secures a spot in the combined team for his outstanding performance against Everton. With five clearances and a pass success rate of 95.7%, Ake also played a crucial role in winning a penalty.
Virgil Van Dijk, a defensive stalwart, continues to impress for Klopp’s team. His solid performance against Burnley showcased his defensive prowess and aerial ability, contributing to Liverpool’s success.
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Right-Left-Back: Trent Alexander-Arnold and Konstantinos Mavropanos
Trent Alexander-Arnold claims the right-back position, contributing significantly to Liverpool’s top-of-the-league status. With three tackles and clearances against Burnley, Alexander-Arnold’s defensive skills, coupled with his attacking contributions, make him a lethal force.
Mavropanos earns his place in the combined team for a solid performance against Arsenal, scoring the first goal for West Ham and showcasing defensive prowess with five clearances, two tackles, and two interceptions.
Midfielders: Phil Foden, Anthony Elanga, and Alex Scott
Phil Foden, deployed in various positions by Guardiola, excelled in a central midfield role against Everton. Exploiting half-spaces and scoring against Jordan Pickford, Foden showcased his versatility and prowess.
Anthony Elanga impressed in the match against Newcastle, providing two assists for Chris Wood and showcasing his prowess down the wings.
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Alex Scott, representing Bournemouth, secured his spot with a notable performance against Fulham. Scott’s first Premier League assist, an 89% pass completion rate, and duels won contributed to a significant victory for the Cherries.
Forwards: Chris Wood, Darwin Nunez, and Joao Pedro
Chris Wood takes the center-forward position, delivering a standout performance against Newcastle with a hat-trick, turning the match around for Nottingham Forest.
Darwin Nunez, typically a No. 9, played on the wings for Klopp’s Liverpool against Burnley. Nunez’s adaptability resulted in goal involvement, including scoring the first goal for the Reds.
Joao Pedro from Brighton completes the forwards, impressing against Spurs with an assist and two goals from the spot, contributing to Brighton’s victory.
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