Eze and Olise star in Premier League Team of the Week
Another dramatic and goal-packed weekend of Premier League action has come to a close, and we’ve taken a look at the best rated performers from gameweek 34. Represented in our Team of the Week are Burnley, Brentford, Everton, Crystal Palace and Liverpool.
Arijanet Muric (Burnley) - 8.39
Despite the one-sided scoreline at Bramall Lane on Saturday afternoon, Burnley goalkeeper Arijanet Muric still found himself with plenty of work to do. The Blades actually managed two more shots (18) than their opponents, even if they ultimately lost 4-1. The Kosovan international helped his side to the victory with a total of 10 saves and four high claims, and himself to a WhoScored rating of 8.39.
Lorenz Assignon (Burnley) - 8.71
Sticking with the Clarets, and right-back Lorenz Assignon takes a spot in our Team of the Week after a Player of the Match performance in Saturday’s victory. The 23-year-old Frenchman danced his way into the box before firing home his first ever Premier League goal with 40 minutes on the clock, before setting up teammate Lyle Foster for the visitors’ third of the afternoon shortly after half-time.
Ethan Pinnock (Brentford) - 7.61
Brentford defender Ethan Pinnock made his first league start since early February, having been sidelined with injury, and the 30-year-old marked his return with a second goal of the season at Kenilworth Road. Along with his headed effort, Pinnock also contributed with a tackle, an interception, four clearances and one bloc to return a WhoScored rating of 7.61.
James Tarkowski (Everton) - 7.54
Everton made it back-to-back Premier League wins and clean sheets at Goodison Park when they overcame relegation rivals Nottingham Forest in the Deduction Derby on Sunday. Tarkowski made a total of five aerial wins, one tackle, four clearances and two blocks on his way to a WhoScored rating of 7.54.
Sergio Reguilon (Brentford) - 8.54
Tottenham loanee Sergio Reguilon continued his good spell with Brentford at the weekend as he registered a fourth league assist for the west London side. The Spaniard, who also had a short spell on loan with Manchester United this season, made a further three tackles, two interceptions, five clearances and four key passes to land a WhoScored rating of 8.54.
Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford) - 8.93
The third of four Brentford representatives in our Team of the Week is Cameroonian winger Bryan Mbeumo, who marked his third league start since December with a brace of assists at Luton. Mbeumo, who managed three shots on goal himself, would also make three key passes and three successful dribbles to take home a WhoScored rating of 8.93.
Michael Olise (Crystal Palace) - 8.89
Crystal Palace starlet Michael Olise both scored and assisted in a Premier League match for the second time this season when he helped the Eagles race into a four-goal lead over West Ham after just 31 minutes. Olise headed the home side in front with seven minutes on the clock, before turning provider for Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta and registering his fourth assist of the season. The 22-year-old also made two key passes and two successful dribbles to earn a WhoScored rating of 8.89.
Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace) - 8.73
Like his attacking partner and teammate Olise, Eberechi Eze also scored and assisted in Sunday’s thrashing of the Hammers at Selhurst Park. Eze, who scored in back-to-back league matches for the second time this season, managed a whopping seven attempts on goal, as well as two key passes and four successful dribbles for a WhoScored rating of 8.73.
Liverpool attacker Cody Gakpo, who made his first Premier League start since early March at Craven Cottage on Sunday, earns a place in our best XI having provided the assist for Diogo Jota’s 72nd-minute finish. Gakpo also managed four shots on goal himself, as well as two key passes and three successful dribbles to register a WhoScored rating of 8.65.
Yoane Wissa (Brentford) - 9.27
With a WhoScored rating of 9.27, Brentford forward Yoane Wissa is our Premier League Player of the Week after his performance in the 5-1 victory over Luton. Wissa bagged a first league brace of the season to help the Bees into a two-goal lead at half-time, while he also made two tackles, three key passes and two successful dribbles in a fine all-round display.
Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) - 8.88
Crystal Palace striker maintained his record of scoring in every home match under new head coach Oliver Glasner when he fired home a brace against West Ham on Sunday. The Frenchman, who is now just one goal away from double figures in the Premier League this season, also managed two key passes and one successful dribble on his way to a WhoScored rating of 8.88.
