West Ham shocked many at St James’s Park last night on Monday Night Football by defeating Newcastle to close out 2024/25 Premier League Matchweek 12.
Chelsea and Leicester kicked off proceedings on Saturday after the final international break of the year. The West London side secured a 2-1 away victory, which ultimately marked the end of Steve Cooper‘s reign at the King Power Stadium.
Manchester City suffered a humiliating 4-0 defeat at home against Spurs. Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the table, while Ruben Amorim began his Premier League journey with a 1-1 draw away at Ipswich.
Let’s rank the top five players from Premier League Matchweek 12.
Bukayo Saka
Arsenal’s Mr. Consistent delivered yet another standout performance against Nottingham Forest over the weekend. Bukayo Saka smashed in the Gunners’ opener, calming the nerves at the Emirates Stadium.
He created four chances during the match and assisted Thomas Partey for Arsenal’s second goal in their impressive win over a stubborn Nottingham Forest side.
Enzo Fernández
Enzo Fernández produced his best performance of the season for Chelsea on Saturday. The Argentine took charge in midfield against Leicester, directly contributing to Nicolas Jackson’s opener.
Fernández worked tirelessly throughout the match, creating the most chances and making the most tackles for Chelsea. He capped off his stellar display with what proved to be the winning goal.
Matheus Cunha
Matheus Cunha has been a revelation for Wolves this season, and his sensational form continued on Saturday. He scored two expertly taken goals and set up João Gomes in Wolves’ impressive 4-1 victory against Fulham at Craven Cottage. The Brazilian dominated the attack, leading Wolves to a surprising win over an in-form Fulham side.
Mohamed Salah
Mohamed Salah has been the standout player of the Premier League this season, and he maintained his brilliance over the weekend. With Liverpool needing a win to go eight points clear of Manchester City, Salah delivered when Southampton tried to frustrate the Reds. His decisive contribution secured the vital three points for Arne Slot’s team.
James Maddison
James Maddison put in a birthday performance to remember when he faced the reigning champions at their home. He scored two spectacular goals, worked tirelessly, and won the most duels during the match. Maddison’s efforts earned him a well-deserved Player of the match accolade on Sunday.
James Maddison is the best player of Premier League Matchweek 12.
