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Garth Crooks

Tottenham fell to their first defeat of the season on Sunday as Watford made it 4 wins from 4.

Manchester United acquired again to profitable methods by beating Burnley 2-0, Wolves acquired their first victory in opposition to West Ham, whereas Chelsea and Liverpool beat Bournemouth and Leicester respectively.

Elsewhere, Manchester City maintained their unbeaten begin to the season by beating Newcastle, Arsenal beat Cardiff in a five-goal thriller, whereas Southampton overcame Crystal Palace, Brighton drew with Fulham, and Everton shared the spoils with Huddersfield.

However who did sufficient to make my staff of the week? Learn my alternatives after which choose your personal XI.

Garth’s staff of the week

Goalkeeper – Rui Patricio

Rui Patricio: Wolves’ 1-Zero win in opposition to West Ham was fairly extraordinary.

The Hammers did every part they might to squeeze a consequence out of the fixture and would have accomplished had Patricio not produced one other improbable efficiency at London Stadium. His save from Michail Antonio was sensational – solely to be repeated when the Portugal worldwide stopped Marko Arnautovic from placing West Ham forward within the first half. It might have been a really totally different scoreline had it not been for Patricio.

As for West Ham, they need to maintain their nerve and never disintegrate in the event that they need to keep within the Premier League.

Do you know? Patricio has saved 50% of the ‘large probabilities’ he has confronted within the Premier League this season (two from 4). Solely Petr Cech (75%), Neil Etheridge (71%) and Alex McCarthy (56%) have a greater share within the division.

Defenders – Kyle Walker, Joe Gomez, Craig Cathcart, Andrew Robertson

Kyle Walker: Wow – what a strike from Manchester Metropolis’s England worldwide in opposition to Newcastle. It flew previous Martin Dubravka. This was the primary aim Walker has scored for Metropolis, and what a sensational option to begin your marketing campaign.

Now, concerning the self-inflicted holes in his socks. They appear as if the moths have been at them however serve a helpful psychological and really sensible objective. It is commonplace for some gamers to have points with their calves in video games, which can lead to cramping. Gamers slicing holes of their socks will not be new in soccer, though I used to be by no means totally satisfied. If Walker thinks it really works then that’s all that issues. I simply hope hundreds of children across the nation do not begin destroying completely good pairs of soccer socks.

Do you know? Walker’s aim in opposition to Newcastle was his first in 52 appearances for Metropolis.

Joe Gomez: If Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andrew Robertson have been the ‘finds’ of final season then I might argue that Liverpool’s Joe Gomez have to be the ‘discover’ of this season. The participant’s calmness in defence is matched solely by his simplicity on the ball. The central defender refuses to complicate the sport and that’s what I discover so lovely about his performances.

Three video games performed and no objectives conceded? I assumed I used to be listening to issues, however that was the fact going into the sport in opposition to Leicester Metropolis. Gomez has performed in all these video games But it surely was his efficiency in opposition to Leicester that was excellent. This participant is a should for England, and I’m actually sorry to must say this and put a lot stress on the lad, however he’s the closest factor I’ve seen to Bobby Moore for years.

Do you know? In addition to making extra interceptions (three) than some other participant in Liverpool’s recreation in opposition to Leicester, Gomez gained 100% of his duels and aerial duels.

Craig Cathcart: How did Spurs lose to Watford? What’s that about? If you cannot defend set-pieces you possibly can’t win titles, that is for certain.

After the highs of Outdated Trafford, Spurs followers suffered the indignation of dropping to Watford having taken the lead. I am completely happy to purchase the shampoo if the Tottenham gamers are that involved about heading the ball in their very own field. I’ve by no means seen something prefer it – and after such a brilliant victory over Manchester United final week.

Spurs lacked the dedication of Troy Deeney and particularly the aerial energy of Craig Cathcart in each bins. 4 wins in a row – what’s going on at Watford?

Do you know? Every of Cathcart’s 5 league objectives for Watford have come at Vicarage Highway, and all have come from set-pieces (three corners, two free-kicks).

Andrew Robertson: Final week I singled out Alexander-Arnold for particular reward. This week it is left-back Andrew Robertson, who was on the coronary heart of Liverpool’s victory. The younger Scot may be ruthless in defence and fairly devastating in assault. The way in which he regarded up and picked out Sadio Mane for his or her opening aim is one thing we’re starting to anticipate from the defender.

Robertson and Alexander-Arnold type a part of a Liverpool again 4 who’ve turn out to be very stingy.

Do you know? Solely James Milner (90) has accomplished extra passes within the opposition’s third within the Premier League this season for Liverpool than Robertson (67).

Midfielders – Raheem Sterling, Eden Hazard, Marcos Alonso

Raheem Sterling: What I really like about Pep Guardiola is he makes gamers who work for him higher, in a method Jose Mourinho finds extraordinarily tough, particularly at Manchester United.

Guardiola is a coach in the true sense of the phrase, and the participant who has benefitted most since Guardiola’s arrival at Manchester Metropolis has been Raheem Sterling. The England worldwide could not hit a barn door 18 months in the past however has clearly labored extraordinarily arduous on the coaching pitch, improved his hanging method and bought larger composure particularly in entrance of aim.

A lot has been mentioned about giving home-grown gamers an opportunity within the Premier League. Properly, we’d produce higher English gamers if we had higher English coaches.

Do you know? For the reason that begin of final season, solely Mohamed Salah (45) and Harry Kane (35) have had a hand in additional Premier League objectives than Sterling (31 – 20 objectives, 11 assists).

Eden Hazard: Chelsea merely wore Bournemouth down – the way in which Willian, Mateo Kovacic, Jorginho and Hazard twisted and tormented the guests for 90 minutes, it was hardly shocking. However for all of Chelsea’s ingenuity it took one thing a bit particular from Hazard to place the sport past the Cherries.

Chelsea have turn out to be a a lot nicer staff to observe than they have been below Mourinho, and to a lesser diploma Antonio Conte. However, it is killing Alvaro Morata. For all of Chelsea’s fancy play, when is Morata going to get an honest ball into the field to assault? He isn’t a Diego Costa and definitely no Didier Drogba however he’s very able to scoring objectives with the fitting service, and Hazard and co want to start out giving that.

Do you know? Hazard created extra probabilities (5) than some other participant within the Premier League this weekend.

Marcos Alonso: For the third consecutive week Alonso has made my staff of the week. The Spain worldwide is enjoying higher than I’ve ever seen him play.

Nevertheless, the full-back was very fortunate to have remained on the pitch in opposition to Bournemouth. After Alonso’s altercation with Adam Smith, referee Lee Mason later turned a blind eye to a profitable try to not let Smith take a fast throw-in. I’ve been a giant advocate of insisting that we retain 11 v 11 each time doable, nevertheless the place Mason acquired it so badly unsuitable was to provide Alonso a yellow card for his first infringement when a warning would have accomplished. By not reserving Alonso for his second and extra obnoxious offence, it left Mason open to the accusation that he ‘bottled it’.

Chelsea went on to win the fixture and Alonso was the chief architect of Bournemouth’s downfall. However, Cherries supervisor Eddie Howe, to his everlasting credit score, by no means complained. Numerous managers might take classes from that.

Do you know? Alonso has tried 12 pictures this season – greater than some other defender within the Premier League.

Forwards – Romelu Lukaku, Alexandre Lacazette, Sadio Mane

Romelu Lukaku: Of all of the video games that have been performed this weekend, the fixture that fascinated me essentially the most was Manchester United’s go to to Burnley.

The curiosity and hypothesis surrounding United boss Jose Mourinho is crimson sizzling. I noticed each ball kicked at Turf Moor searching for the slightest trace of riot from Mourinho’s gamers, and all I noticed was full and utter professionalism.

It is simply as effectively Mourinho has Lukaku in his aspect. The Belgian big lives to attain objectives and two first-half finishes sunk Burnley like torpedoes. Other than Marcus Rashford’s sending-off, I did not see an oz. of unprofessionalism. You may learn extra about my ideas on Mourinho and his relationship along with his gamers and the press in The Crooks of the Matter under.

Do you know? Lukaku scored his first Premier League brace for Manchester United since his debut in August 2017.

Alexandre Lacazette: The very suggestion Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang cannot play collectively as a pair at Arsenal sends me apoplectic. The very fact of the matter is Arsene Wenger lacked the nerve to play the 2 up entrance frequently, and if Unai Emery had began his first two video games of the season with each males in his line-up he might have had totally different outcomes.

Managers deserve nothing (and infrequently get nothing) after they sacrifice a striker with huge goalscoring credentials for midfield mediocrity. Thank goodness Emery has come to his senses and began Aubameyang and Lacazette in opposition to Cardiff. The lads clearly get on and luxuriate in enjoying alongside one another. Scoring objectives is essentially the most tough factor to do within the recreation and for those who’ve paid a fortune to get goalscorers in your membership why on earth would not you play them?

Do you know? Lacazette has been straight concerned in seven objectives in his previous 5 Premier League begins (5 objectives, two assists).

Sadio Mane: Three video games and no objectives conceded? As I mentioned earlier, I assumed I used to be listening to issues within the commentator’s preamble earlier than Liverpool’s victory over Leicester Metropolis. I suppose that is what occurs when a defence seems to be prefer it has spent its total summer season attending a crash course on conserving clear sheets, and a three-pronged assault that appears like they’ve obtained drills from the Purple Arrows.

On the coronary heart of Liverpool’s fancy manoeuvres in opposition to Leicester was Mane. To be honest to the Senegal worldwide, he was final season, however Mo Salah had such an unbelievable marketing campaign that Mane’s attributes have been typically ignored.

Finally Jurgen Klopp has lastly realised what may be achieved with a reliable defence to help their assault. It is taken him three years to find that.

Do you know? Mane has had a hand in 4 objectives in his previous 4 Premier League video games in opposition to Leicester.

Now it is your flip

You’ve got seen my picks this week. However who would you go for?

The Crooks of the Matter

Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United beat Burnley 2-Zero on Sunday for his or her second win of the season

I did not suppose for one minute that I might be discussing the fortunes of Jose Mourinho at Manchester United in the one the fourth week of the Premier League season. Nevertheless his antics, even for him, have been ‘particular’. To show up for a information convention 30 minutes before it’s scheduled to take place with out giving journalists prior warning was mischievous. To then storm out of the following information convention, ranting and raving, after the defeat in opposition to Spurs was unprofessional. What we can not deny is its leisure worth.

We’ve got seen this behaviour from Mourinho earlier than, in fact. His antics at Chelsea, throughout each spells, nearly mirror what is going on at Outdated Trafford.

Not since Brian Clough’s 44 days at Leeds United have I witnessed such extraordinary behaviour in a supervisor. Clough might be outrageous at occasions however at all times maintained the utmost respect of the press. He had attraction, and it has been a while since Mourinho possessed even the slightest trace of charisma.

Legendary United boss Sir Alex Ferguson chastised, intimidated, and even banned journalists from attending his information conferences – however the press held him within the highest regard due to his accomplishments and standing within the recreation. Each Clough and Ferguson gained the European Cup and quite a few league titles. Mourinho’s achievements are comparable, and I believe Jose is completely entitled to ask for a similar degree of respect. The query is will he get it?

The way in which Mourinho stood and applauded United followers on the Stretford Finish as he left the sector after the defeat by Tottenham was nearly threatening. The band of United supporters who’re clearly standing by Mourinho sense, as all of us do, that their membership and the supervisor are in uncharted waters, and do not know what the Portuguese may do subsequent.

I’ve a robust suspicion the spectre of Zinedine Zidane may need so much to do with Mourinho’s anxieties. To get so emotional in a information convention in a bid to remind journalists who he’s and what he has accomplished within the recreation is pointless – we all know what he is accomplished – however suggests their relationship is at breaking level.

What Mourinho should defend in any respect prices is his relationship along with his gamers and the Manchester United board. Get that unsuitable and it is curtains.

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