- Ranking The Best Premier League Players Of Matchweek 10
We’ve been treated to some entertaining matches this past weekend in the Premier League, with Manchester City ending the matchweek with a sound derby win away at Manchester United. Chelsea lost at home, while Arsenal were emphatic against Sheffield United. Let’s rank the top 5 best players from the 2023/24 Premier League matchweek 10.
Douglas Luiz
Just beating out Bernardo Silva, the Brazilian defensive midfielder, was inspirational for Aston Villa as they secured their 12th consecutive home win under Unai Emery. Providing an assist, creating chances from the base of midfield, and also winning the most tackles. He has been imperious in midfield for Villa this season, and he was again on Sunday.
Bryan Mbuemo
One goal and assist against Chelsea in a tactical approach from the Bees. Mbuemo was able to open Chelsea up for the opening goal.
His cross was inch-perfect for Pinnock, who headed the Bees in front. Mbuemo was on hand to tap home the second goal after a late breakaway from a last minute Chelsea corner. Mbuemo was Brentford’s leading threat throughout the game, and his efforts gave his side all 3 points at Stamford Bridge.
Dominik Szoboszlai
Szoboszlai was in his element for Liverpool on Sunday. The Hungarian captain snatched two assists for Liverpool against Nottingham Forest in an impressive 3-0 outing at Anfield.
His first assist for Darwin Núñez showed his persistence and involvement inside the box, but his second assist for Mohamed Salah goal was “KDB-esque”. His long pass from just outside Liverpool’s box confused Forest’s goalkeeper and defender, and it fell kindly for Salah, who couldn’t miss. Szoboszlai had a stellar match against Nottingham Forest.
Eddie Nketiah
Nketiah scored a hat-trick for Arsenal against Sheffield United on Saturday.
The Arsenal academy graduate was on hand to help Arsenal supporters forget about Gabriel Jesus’s injury. Nketiah displayed some excellent finishing against Sheffield, including a stunner from outside the box.
Erling Haaland
Erling Haaland goals won City the Manchester derby at Old Trafford.
The striker was at his effective best as Pep Guardiola’s men made light work of Erik ten Hag and his troops on Sunday night. The Norwegian was the best player in the 2023/24 Premier League matchweek 10.
