Premier League TOTW Gameweek 35: 11 different teams represented | OneFootball

Cole Palmer received a lot of plaudits after ending a long goal drought this weekend.

The Englishman scored a penalty in Chelsea‘s 3-1 win over Liverpool at Stamford Bridge, his first goal since February. Palmer was impressive in general against the Premier League champions, a much-needed performance at a crucial moment.

“He’s nowhere near the level of (Cristiano) Ronaldo, let’s be clear, but I’m going to put him in the same sentence here from a point of view of a principal,” Gary Neville said.

“Cristiano used to go and play at that point where the team were weakest and most vulnerable. I think Cole Palmer has earned the credit and the ability that he’s got to put himself in that category.

“Wherever the game is for Chelsea, he can go and put himself there. A real outstanding talent and someone who Chelsea are going to build around.”

Palmer has made our Team of the Week for Gameweek 35, which sees 11 different clubs represented.

We’ve used our Squawka Score to determine the 11 picks, based on the statistical leaders for metrics relevant to their positions. And as ever, we’ve thrown an honourable mention XI for good measure.

GK: Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa)

There were only three clean sheets in the Premier League this weekend, and Emiliano Martinez was the highest-scoring goalkeeper. The Aston Villa shot-stopper prevented 0.38 goals in their 1-0 win over Fulham on Saturday, making three saves with two coming from shots inside the box. Martinez was good for starting moves too, completing eight long passes, with only two goalkeepers managing more this weekend.

Honourable mention: Bart Verbruggen (75%)

RB: Aaron Wan-Bissaka (West Ham)

Aaron Wan-Bissaka provided an assist in West Ham United’s 1-1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur, setting up Jarrod Bowen’s equaliser. The right-back was impressive at both ends of the pitch for West Ham. Wan-Bissaka had four touches in the opposition box, two successful passes into the penalty area and completed three take-ons. He also won two tackles, blocked one cross and was part of a defence that faced just two shots on target.

Honourable mention: Michael Kayode (69%)

CB: Fabian Schar (Newcastle)

Fabian Schar was a rock at the back for Newcastle United in their 1-1 draw with Brighton and Hove Albion, winning all of his six aerial duels. That’s insane. He also won two tackles, made one interception in the box and completed seven passes into the final third. Schar did it all.

Honourable mention: Lewis Dunk (68%)

CB: Murillo (Nottingham Forest)

Murillo scored for Nottingham Forest in their draw with Crystal Palace, but that’s not just why he’s in the team. The Brazilian was phenomenal defensively at Selhurst Park, making 12 clearances, the second-most by a centre-back in the Premier League this weekend. He also made two interceptions retaining possession and completed eight passes into the final third.

Honourable mention: Conor Coady (68%)

LB: Antonee Robinson (Fulham)

Antonee Robinson may have ended on the losing side this weekend but he was our top-performing left-back. The Fulham defender completed four passes into the final third, placing him in the 80-95th percentile among full-backs and made two successful passes into the penalty area. Robinson also won possession five times in the defensive third and made four clearances, trying his best to keep Villa out.

Honourable mention: Djed Spence (67%)

DM: Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester)

Leicester City ended a long, long wait for a home goal and win, beating Southampton. Sure, the Saints are the only team below the Foxes in the table, but that shouldn’t take away from Wilfred Ndidi’s performance. The Nigerian dominated the midfield battle with four tackles won and two interceptions retaining possession, alongside five possessions won in the defensive third. On the ball, Ndidi completed 100% of his passes into the final third and boasted a retention rate of 95.95%!

Honourable mention: Lucas Paqueta (72%)

DM: Bernardo Silva (Man City)

Bernardo Silva started Manchester City’s game against Wolverhampton Wanderers in a slightly deeper role, though that didn’t stop him from pushing up. The Portuguese midfielder completed 14 accurate forward passes and completed two take-ons, while completing 93.02% of his open play passes. Silva also won possession three times in the middle third and seven duels, as well as winning two tackles.

Honourable mention: Mateo Kovacic (71%)

RW: Yankuba Minteh (Brighton)

Yankuba Minteh really enjoyed himself in Brighton’s draw with Newcastle, scoring his side’s goal from two shots on target and 1.0 non-penalty post-shot xG. The winger had four touches in the opposition box and completed two take-ons alongside four final third passes completed.

Honourable mention: Mason Mount (70%)

No.10: Cole Palmer (Chelsea)

Cole Palmer ended his long goal drought from the penalty spot as Chelsea beat Liverpool. It was a confident performance overall, with Palmer creating four chances in the match and completing 10 final third passes. The Englishman had eight touches in the opposition box, two shots on target and completed all three of his attempted take-ons.

Honourable mention: Harry Wilson (66%)

LW: Alejandro Garnacho (Man Utd)

Manchester United may have lost against Brentford, but Alejandro Garnacho came out of the defeat looking good. The Argentine scored in the 4-3 loss from 0.64 non-penalty post-shot Expected Goals, netting from outside the box. He also provided an intentional assist and created five chances in total. It was hard to stop Garnacho, with six touches in the opposition box and 16 final third passes completed.

Honourable mention: Eberechi Eze (76%)

ST: Beto (Everton)

Beto scored in Everton‘s 2-2 draw with Ipswich Town at the weekend, putting in a good centre-forward’s performance. The Everton striker had eight touches in the opposition box in total, while taking five shots and hitting the target twice. Beto also won four aerial duels, posted 0.48 xG, 0.44 of which came from headers.