English Premier League Team of the Week: Game Week 12

Man City balanced their performance with a draw against Chelsea in the English Premier League (EPL) Game week 12. Even, Mo Salah’s Liverpool also gained their presence and reached second in the league table. Man City was at the moment to clinch victory over Chelsea but English midfielder Cole Palmer created a chance for a draw. However, Some games ended in sudden death penalties, and only a few players were displaced in the last moments of play. With lots of hustle and thrilling games this weekend, We came up with the English Premier League Team of Game Week 12.

Goalkeeper

Ederson (Manchester City)

Manchester City’s Brazilian goalkeeper played an instrumental role in his club’s tie match against Chelsea on 12th November. In Sunday’s 4–4 draw with Chelsea, Ederson surrendered four goals while making five saves. In his Premier League Teams Record, he has 228 appearances, 106 clean sheets, 375 saves, and 3 penalty saves. 

Defenders

Kieran Trippier (Newcastle United)

Kieran Trippier showcased his defensive solidity against Bournemouth. In Saturday’s 2-0 loss against AFC Bournemouth, Trippier registered five corners and six crosses (all of which were inaccurate). On Saturday, Trippier played as a right-back as usual, taking the set pieces for the Magpies.

Pedro Porro (Tottenham Hotspur)

On Saturday, Porro picked up his second assist of the year, setting up Brennan Johnson’s goal in the third minute to open the score. In Game Week 12, Porro completed three corners and six crosses (two of which were accurate) in Saturday’s 2-1 loss to Wolverhampton. During his whole ninety minutes of play, Porro not only made a season-high five clearances, but he also filled up the stat sheet on the defensive end of the field by winning two tackles and intercepting one pass.

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Oleksandr Zinchenko (Arsenal)

In a 3-1 victory against Burnley, Zinchenko kicked a goal, five precise crosses, one assist, one shot on goal, and created one opportunity. On Saturday, Zinchenko scored his first goal of the year in the 74th minute, making it the game’s third and final goal. Additionally, this was his first season-long goal contribution. He hasn’t yet gotten any help. He has played well in his 11 Premier League games this season, recording 10 shots, 10 chances created, 18 crosses, and 22 tackles.

Midfielders

Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)

With two goals and yet another fantastic performance, Salah is one of the finest choices in the Premier League. The winger is one of the best players in the world and can be employed in any format and against any opponent. Salah’s floor and upswing are unmatched by many players in any game, even on a demanding trip to Manchester City following the interval. In Sunday’s 3-0 victory over Brentford, Salah notched two goals to go along with three shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate), and one opportunity created.

Rodri (Manchester City)

With 3 goals in 12 league games, Rodri is continuing his incredible scoring streak in the Premier League. In a 4–4 draw with Chelsea club, Rodri notched a goal in a crucial phase, provided an assist on 2 shots, and created 1 chance.

Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)

On Saturday, Saka scored his second goal of the year, setting up a goal by Leandro Trossard to put Arsenal ahead. Saka had contributed to both goals in his team’s last two games in a row; on Wednesday, they defeated Sevilla in UCL play. The winger has made eight goal contributions in 11 Premier League starts this season, along with 22 shots, 25 tackles, 27 opportunities created, and 62 crosses. In Saturday’s 3-1 victory over Burnley, Saka had one assist, three shots (one on goal), six crosses (two accurate), and five corners.

Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)

Even though Fernandes didn’t score as many goals as he had in the two games prior in all categories, he was a major contributor to Man Utd’s pressure in the goal-seeking area. He is still a stat-stuffer despite having another season with a below-average scoring rate. Fernandes created two chances and missed four attempts in Saturday’s 1-0 victory over Luton Town. He made three challenges, winning two of them, and put in twelve crosses, four of which were accurate.

Forwards

Eddie Nketiah (Arsenal)

Nketiah has returned from his ankle injury that kept him out of the midweek meeting against Sevilla. Leandro Trossard takes Nketiah’s place as the focal point of Arsenal’s front three. It happened after the Nketiah scored 5 goals in the EPL league. Nketiah is available in the matchday squad and is scheduled to play against Burnley on Saturday.

Erling Haaland (Manchester City)

With 13 goals in 12 league games, Haaland is continuing his incredible scoring streak in the Premier League. In addition, he is taking about 4.9 shots per game on average and scoring roughly one goal every game. In a 4–4 draw with Chelsea club, Haaland notched 2 goals, provided an assist on 4 shots, and created 3 chances.

Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)

On sixty-four minutes, though, Villa took the lead when Ollie Watkins scored his sixth league goal of the year by sweeping in Leon Bailey’s cross. Emiliano Martínez attempted a through pass in the 88th minute, but Ollie Watkins was flagged offside. Ollie Watkins led a 3-1 win against Fulham club with three shots on goal and three goals.