Goalkeeper- Jose Sa (Wolves) vs Tottenham
Wolves earned a hard-fought 1-0 win over Spurs to continue their resurgence under new manager Julen Lopetegui. Jose Sa was a huge part of why Wolves came away with a win. He made six saves and transmitted confidence throughout his backline to keep out Harry Kane and Son Heung-Min.
Right-back - Matty Cash (Aston Villa) vs Crystal Palace
Matty Cash was put in an impressive defensive performance to help Aston Villa to a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace including winning 10 of his 12 ground duels.
• Matty Cash vs Crystal Palace •
— Total Villa (@Total_Villa) March 5, 2023
Touches: 69
Pass accuracy: 88.9%
Accurate long balls: 3/4
Ground duels won: 10/12
Aerial duels won: 1/1
Successful dribbles: 3/4
Tackles: 5
📊 - [@SofascoreINT]
A brilliant performance by the Polish Cafu 👏 #avfc pic.twitter.com/aBLVSuOCY9
Also, Villa's winner came from the 25-year-old's surge down the right, Joachim Andersen turning the full-back's whipped delivery into his own net.
Centre-back - Wesley Fofana (Chelsea) vs Leeds
Fofana helped Chelsea get their first win in seven games by rising to head home the winner against Leeds.
Wesley Fofana's game by numbers vs. Leeds:
— Squawka (@Squawka) March 4, 2023
100% aerial duels won (5/5)
96% pass accuracy
92 touches
7 duels won
3 touches in opp. box
2 fouls won
1 clearance
1 interception
1 shot
1 goal
His first Premier League goal. ⚽ https://t.co/hBuxp4kucc pic.twitter.com/MQmSqK28ay
He was also impressive defensively and very assured in possesion as he completed 96% of his passes, winning seven ground duels and five aerial duels.
Centre-back - Joel Veltman (Brighton) vs West Ham
Veltman came on for the injured Tariq Lamptey and put in an excellent performance including a solid finish to make it 2-0 for Brighton against West Ham.
He was solid in tackle and very composed in possesion as Brighton dominated the Hammers from start to finish.
Left-back- Andy Robertson (Liverpool) vs Manchester United
Robertson was at his absolute best in the 7-0 win against Manchester United at Anfield as he looked back to his best.
📊 Andy Robertson 𝙎𝙏𝘼𝙏𝙎 vs Man United:
— LFC Transfer Room (@LFCTransferRoom) March 5, 2023
• Assists - 1
• Chances Created - 3 (Most)
• Big Chances Created - 1
• Successful Dribbles - 1
• Final 3rd Passes - 8
• Accurate Long Balls - 2/3
• Tackles Won - 3/4
• Recoveries - 7
• Duels Won - 7/11 pic.twitter.com/QETSj5PBUc
The 28-year-old was an effective performer for Jurgen Klopp’s men and he provided an excellent through ball to find Cody Gakpo to open the scoring just before half time.
Midfield- Romeo Lavia (Southampton) vs Leicester City
Romeo Lavia was excellent for Southampton in the middle of the park, making 14 ball recoveries and winning all three tackles he attempted.
Romeo Lavia’s game by numbers vs. Leicester:
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) March 4, 2023
46 touches
14 ball recoveries
5 ground duels won
3/3 tackles won
2 blocks
2 key passes
1 interception
Controlled the midfield. 🎮 pic.twitter.com/GjWtzRIgoq
He also made an excellent challenge to stop a Leicester attack that ultimately led to Southampton’s winner
Midfielder - Martin Odegaard (Arsenal) vs Bournemouth
Odegaard was at his creative best against Bournemouth. He had 104 touches as the Gunners dominated the ball against Bournemouth from start to finish.
Martin Ødegaard took 11 shots for Arsenal today vs. Bournemouth.
— Opta Analyst (@OptaAnalyst) March 4, 2023
Only four players in recorded Premier League history (Rooney, Ronaldo, Ibrahimovic and Van Persie) have ever had more in a single game#ARSBOU pic.twitter.com/LK90p1JoQc
The Norwegian was responsible for 11 shots as he tried his hardest to pull his side back into the game, making three key passes and putting in 8 crosses.
Midfielder - Alexis MacAllister (Brighton) vs West Ham
The World Cup winner was exceptional against West Ham running the game from the number 10 position. He contributed a goal and an assist to an overall splendid performance as the Seagulls smashed David Moyes men to the tune of 4 unreplied goals
Forward - Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) vs Man United
A memorable night at Anfield saw Mohamed Salah score four goal-involvements as he tore Manchester United apart.
Mohamed Salah's game by numbers vs. Man Utd:
— Squawka (@Squawka) March 5, 2023
57 touches
8 touches in opp. box
8 duels won
6 fouls won
4 x possession won
4 passes into opp. box
3 shots
3 chances created
2 shots on target
2 assists
2 goals
FOUR G/A, MO? That's insane. pic.twitter.com/DitzL3coUi
He drove at Manchester United with pace and purpose, the Egyptian teed up Gakpo for the third before lashing a superb instinctive finish in off the underside of the bar.
Forward - Cody Gakpo (Liverpool) vs Manchester United
WHAT A FINISH FROM CODY GAKPO 👏👏 pic.twitter.com/FsymQuFObF
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) March 5, 2023
Gakpo was sensational against United. He opened the scoring just before half time with a good run off the left and a curling finish into the bottom corner. He then scored the all-important third from an almost impossible angle with a splendid chip.
Forward - Darwin Nunez (Liverpool) vs Manchester United
Nunez rounds off our list for this week’s team of the round. He scored two goals for Liverpool as part of excellent team performance that culminated in a 7-0 thrashing of Manchester United.
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