Uilleam 5,462 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 From today's Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/football/who-scored-blog/2017/may/17/premier-league-clubs-player-season-eden-hazard The best player from every Premier League club this season Eden Hazard – not N’Golo Kanté – was the best performer this season, closely followed by Alexis Sánchez, Paul Pogba, Romelu Lukaku and Roberto Firmino By Martin Laurence for WhoScored?, part of the Guardian Sport Network Martin Laurence Wednesday 17 May 2017 10.11 BST Arsenal: Alexis Sánchez, 7.74 The second highest rated player in the entire league, Alexis Sánchez has carried Arsenal for much of the season, scoring 23 goals and laying on 10 assists, all of which have come from open play. He is the only Premier League player to register double figures for both. His workrate has been clear to see once more, winning possession the second most times in the final third (29). Bournemouth: Steve Cook, 7.18 One of just four individuals to play every single minute for their side in the Premier League this season, Steve Cook has developed a reputation as a strong defender at this level. He has drawn admiring glances from a number of clubs, having made the most clearances in the entire division (342). Burnley: Ben Mee, 7.14 Burnley’s home form guaranteed their safety, with much of that down to the performances of Ben Mee and Michael Keane at the heart of the defence. Mee ranks second for clearances (300) and first for shots blocked (46) in the league this season, with his proactive approach to defending a vital reason why Sean Dyche’s side will be back in the league next season. Chelsea: Eden Hazard, 7.79 He may have missed out on the PFA Player of the Year award to team-mate N’Golo Kanté but Eden Hazard has been the top performer in the Premier League according to our statistical ratings. Along with 15 goals and five assists, he has completed the most dribbles (138), drawn the most fouls (98) and created the most chances from open play (75). Crystal Palace: Wilfried Zaha, 7.39 Wilfried Zaha set Crystal Palace on their way to a thumping 4-0 win on Sunday, confirming their place in the Premier League for another season. This has probably been his best season to date, with nine assists and seven goals. Everton: Romelu Lukaku, 7.50 As the top scorer in the Premier League (24 goals without a single penalty), it’s little surprise that Romelu Lukaku is Everton’s highest rated player, having also had the most shots on target this season (51). He has also laid on six assists, while completing more dribbles than any of his team-mates to ensure he is in demand once again this summer. Hull City: Harry Maguire, 7.07 There are a handful of relegated players who are likely to return to the Premier League this season and Harry Maguire is one of them. The 24-year-old has been a standout performer for Hull, having completed more dribbles than any other defender in the league. It’s no wonder a number of clubs are interested in bringing him back to the top flight. Leicester City: Christian Fuchs, 7.06 It was a disappointing title defence from Leicester City, but a top-half finish is still possible following their change of managers in February. Christian Fuchs has again enjoyed a decent campaign, ranking highly for assists (four), tackles per game (2.5) and crosses per game (0.8). Liverpool: Roberto Firmino, 7.55 He may be the least lauded member of Liverpool’s front three but Roberto Firmino has led the line well this season. A return of 11 goals may be modest but his link-up play and workrate from the front ares invaluable to Jürgen Klopp. Only Eden Hazard has created more chances from open play this season (65), while the Brazilian ranks third for possession won in the attacking third (29). Manchester City: Kevin de Bruyne, 7.49 While a goal tally of five is disappointing for a player of Kevin de Bruyne’s considerable talents, his creativity has set him apart. His tally of 15 assists is the highest in the league and only Eden Hazard and Alexis Sánchez have won more of our man of the match awards this season (eight). Manchester United: Paul Pogba, 7.71 A controversial award, no doubt, but Paul Pogba has been influential for Manchester United in the league and in Europe this season. He has averaged the second most passes per game in the Premier League this season (73.7), delivered the second most accurate through balls (12) and also leads the way for United in both key passes (1.9) and dribbles (2.4) per game. Middlesbrough: Calum Chambers, 7.07 It says a lot when your highest rated player for the campaign is on loan from another Premier League club. Calum Chambers has impressed during his time at the Riverside, at centre-back and right-back, and he has made more clearances per game (7.2) than any other Boro player. Like Maguire, he is likely to be playing Premier League football next season, be it with parent club Arsenal or elsewhere. Southampton: Virgil van Dijk, 7.43 When Virgil van Dijk’s season was cut short in January due to a serious knee injury, Southampton fans could have been forgiven for thinking they had seen the last of him in the red and white stripes. The 25-year-old is perhaps the most in-demand defender in the Premier League and for good reason. He has been dominant in the air, winning 4.7 aerial duels per game, and calculated when stepping in to make interceptions, averaging 2.6 per game. It would be a shock if Van Dijk were still at St. Mary’s next season. Stoke City: Joe Allen, 6.94 Stoke City’s big money signing came in the form of Joe Allen and he has not disappointed, even if the team’s form has dipped towards the end of the season. Allen ranks highly for tackles (2.4) and interceptions per game (1.7), with his ball winning ability vital for Mark Hughes’ side. He is also their joint-top scorer in the league. Sunderland: Jordan Pickford, 7.05 Jordan Pickford’s form has been a shining light amid Sunderland’s dreary season. The 23-year-old will surely return to the Premier League this summer, having made more saves per game (4.5) than any other goalkeeper, with his rating of 7.05 the highest in the league. Swansea City: Gylfi Sigurdsson, 7.26 It’s no surprise to see Gylfi Sigurdsson top of the pile at Swansea. He is seventh for key passes (78), second for clear-cut chances created (16) and joint-second for assists (13) in the Premier League. A lot of clubs will be keen to sign Sigurdsson this summer, but Paul Clement really needs to retain the services of the 27-year-old. Tottenham Hotspur: Harry Kane, 7.52 Having become only the fourth player to score at least 20 goals in three consecutive Premier League seasons (after Ruud van Nistelrooy, Thierry Henry and Alan Shearer), Harry Kane took his tally to 22 by scoring Spurs’ last ever goal at the old White Hart Lane. A couple of injuries mean Kane has only started 27 times in the league but he has still mustered the second most shots on target (50) and registered a career-high total of six assists. Watford: José Holebas, 6.99 José Holebas has been a consistent performer for Watford this season, with the experienced left-back topping the assist charts for the club, with four. The 32-year-old has attacked well – he ranks high for key passes (1.1) and dribbles per game (1.3) – without shirking his defensive responsibilities, as shown by his 1.8 tackles and 1.7 interceptions per game. West Bromwich Albion: Gareth McAuley, 7.11 It may seem risky for a club to renew the contract of a 37-year-old but Gareth McAuley remains a crucial player for West Brom and warranted a new deal this year. The Northern Ireland international is a fantasy football favourite, having scored six goals this season – as many as any other defender when excluding penalties. He also leads the way of the Baggies in clearances (6.3) and blocks (0.9) per game. West Ham United: Michail Antonio, 7.25 Michail Antonio was linked with a move to Chelsea earlier in the season and looked reluctant to sign a new deal but he has now put pen to paper on a fresh contract. West Ham will be relieved as he has been their top scorer this season, with nine goals in the league. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFK-1 1,675 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 All things being equal Liverpool should clinch a champions league spot at home to Middlesbrough on Sunday. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFK-1 1,675 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Man U finish 6th no matter what happens now. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gribz 743 Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 Its all over...if Liverpool have a fall it would be spectacular 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gribz 743 Posted May 19, 2017 Author Share Posted May 19, 2017 Harry Kane hitting 4 goals to take a late lead in the golden boot race. He was on 22 with Sanchez on 23 and Lukaku on 24. The Arsenal v Everton game was billed as the race for the golden boot and Id have fancied Sanchez to get a couple but Kane has just blown it away. Whats his chances of catching Shearer? Thats him on 75 and is only 23. He needs to repeat 25 plus for the next few seasons to have a chance. Shearers tally is phenomenal. Final day predictions Arsenal 1-0 Everton Burnley 1-1 West Ham Chelsea 3-0 Sunderland Hull 0-2 Tottenham Leicester 2-1 Bournemouth Liverpool 4-0 Middlesbrough Man Utd 0-0 Crystal Palace Southampton 1-0 Stoke Swansea 1-1 West Brom Watford 0-2 Man City 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7 5,219 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 End of season fever has set in so here we go. Gunners 5-0 Toffees Clarets 2-0 Hammers Chelsea 4-0Sunderland Hull 0-4 Hotspurs Leicester 0-2 Bournemouth Liverpool 0-1Middlesbrough Man Utd 3-0 Crystal Palace Southampton 2-0 Stoke Swansea 2-1 Baggies Watford 0-4 Man City And the CL door slams in the scousers' faces. WBA continue their slide which will take them down to the Championship at the end of next season and who knows where thereafter. Pity, because I like the Albion. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gribz 743 Posted May 19, 2017 Author Share Posted May 19, 2017 And the CL door slams in the scousers' faces. WBA continue their slide which will take them down to the Championship at the end of next season and who knows where thereafter. Pity, because I like the Albion. If Boro pulled that off it would be great. Arsenal just have to go out and win their game and hope Liverpool have one more slip up. WBA must be kicking themselves, they could drop into the bottom half yet have been 8th for most of the season. Places are a million quid per spot and that covers a lot of WBA wage bill. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gribz 743 Posted May 21, 2017 Author Share Posted May 21, 2017 WBA continue their slide which will take them down to the Championship at the end of next season and who knows where thereafter. Pity, because I like the Albion. Swansea players had a few days in Ibiza celebrating staying up so WBA may beat them today. I read each PL spot if worth 1.9m and not 1m. Some teams have a chance of moving up a few places or down a few, in leicesters case they can finish either as high as 8th or low as 15th which is a swing of 13.3m. West brom lose could cost them 7.6m by dropping to 12th which is huge for a mid table club. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFK-1 1,675 Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Liverpool drawing 0-0 with 76% possession and 13 shots at goal with 4 on target. Something has to give and it must be a nail biting atmosphere there. As it stands Arsenal steal 4th. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFK-1 1,675 Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 I can imagine how it would feel if were us in a situation like that on the final day. Liverpool are out of the top four as it stands. You don't need to be a psychologist to read the body language in the stands. Some supporters are cradling head and nibbling nails. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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