Liverpool and Leicester City retained their position at the top of the Premier League table after yet another exciting week of football.
Manchester City moved above Chelsea after defeating Frank Lampard’s side, while Tottenham Hotspur, under new manager Jose Mourinho, registered their first win in the league in 5 games.
Manchester United and Arsenal came back from losing positions, but have fallen down the league table as the pressure mounts on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Unai Emery.
There were some impressive performances from the players, and we take a look at the top 5 players from Matchweek 13 of the Premier League.
Top 5 players from Premier League Matchweek 13
#1 Dele Alli (Tottenham)
New Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho seems to want to build his new team around two English players – striker Harry Kane and midfielder Dele Alli.
Mourinho spoke highly of Alli and said that he wanted to see the real Dele Alli – a wish that he got in his very first game as manager of the club.
Alli linked play between the midfield and the attack very well, playing clever passes and through balls to Kane, Son, and Moura, while also showing great tenacity and determination in midfield.
The English international created the opening goal of the game, and was a threat throughout the game.
#2 Alexandre Lacazette (Arsenal)
Arsenal were on the verge of another shock defeat to 19th-placed Southampton, but the Gunners’ blushes were saved by a late goal by French striker Alexandre Lacazette. The Frenchman scored a brace to help Arsenal salvage a point on Saturday.
His first goal was a neat finish inside the box, controlling an awkwardly bouncing ball, while his second – in the 96th minute – was a calm finish with the outside of his boot.
#3 James Maddison (Leicester City)
James Maddison’s stock seems to be rising constantly as the young Leicester City attacking midfielder has played a key part in the Foxes’ brilliant first half of the season.
Maddison was once again instrumental in Leicester’s win over the weekend, when they beat Brighton 2-0.
The midfielder controlled the tempo of the game, made clever passes, while also showing his aggression with sharp tackles – making 6 tackles in the game, the joint highest of the game.
He has shown that he is not just a flashy passer and dribbler, but also a capable defensive player in midfield, as Leicester have the best defensive record in the league.
#4 Sadio Mane (Liverpool)
Liverpool, once again, left it late, as they registered yet another win, this time against Crystal Palace.
The Reds took the lead through Sadio Mane, who had a good game, started on Liverpool’s right, in place of Mohamed Salah. He was a threat to Palace with his dribbling and runs, as well as his quick passing.
#5 Fernandinho (Manchester City)
Manchester City got a much-needed win against Chelsea on Saturday, which took them above the Blues on the table.
One of the unsung heroes of the night was Fernandinho, who once again played as a central defender. The Brazilian was good in the air, winning 4 aerial battles – more than any other player on the pitch, while making 6 clearances as well. He kept the Chelsea attack quiet, which has looked lethal over the last few weeks.
He rarely gave the ball away, built attacks from the back, and was solid in defence for the champions.
