Few Newcastle United players were considered for the Premier League Team of the Week following their 2-0 defeat to Bournemouth on Saturday. Whoscored, which uses extensive data from each Premier League match, did, however, recognize one standout performer from Newcastle in their weekly team rankings.
Despite the loss, Newcastle United goalkeeper Nick Pope received the second-highest rating in the game with an impressive 8.11 score. Pope, 31, made a total of eight saves, won two aerial duels, and maintained a pass success rate of 70.6%, marking his highest rating of the season so far.
The Whoscored Premier League Team of the Weekend included noteworthy performances from various players across different teams:
1. Nick Pope (Newcastle) – 8.11: Despite the 2-0 defeat, Pope’s standout goalkeeping performance earned him the second-highest rating in the match
2. Victor Lindelof (Manchester United) – 8.21: Lindelof contributed crucially to Manchester United’s victory, netting the winning goal and showcasing solid defensive skills.
3. Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool) – 7.98: Liverpool captain Van Dijk continued his impressive form with a strong defensive display in a 3-0 win over Brentford.
4. Joel Matip (Liverpool) – 7.44: Matip, Van Dijk’s defensive partner, earned his highest Whoscored rating of the season with a solid performance against Brentford.
5. Phil Foden (Manchester City) – 8.04: Foden played a key role in a thrilling match against Chelsea, contributing to Manchester City’s attacking prowess.
6. John McGinn (Aston Villa) – 8.93: McGinn continued his excellent form, scoring his third goal of the season in Aston Villa’s victory over Fulham.
7. Tomas Soucek (West Ham) – 8.51: Soucek’s late header secured West Ham’s comeback win, and his all-around performance contributed to his high rating.
8. Oleksandr Zinchenko (Arsenal) – 8.80: Zinchenko delivered his best performance of the season for Arsenal, including a fine finish in their 3-1 victory over Burnley.
9. Dominic Solanke (Bournemouth) – 9.15: Solanke played a pivotal role in Bournemouth’s win against Newcastle, scoring two goals and earning the highest rating of the week.
10. Erling Haaland (Manchester City) – 8.58: Haaland had a significant impact on the match against Chelsea, contributing goals and assists for Manchester City.
11. Leandro Trossard (Arsenal) – 8.45: Trossard staked a claim for a starting spot with a goal and solid contributions in Arsenal’s win over Burnley.
The Whoscored ratings provide a comprehensive analysis, considering various statistics and events during the matches. In Newcastle’s case, the overall team performance was below par in the 2-0 loss to Bournemouth, but Nick Pope’s standout efforts were acknowledged by Whoscored.
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