Vincent Kompany’s team significantly bolstered their chances of survival with a convincing win at Bramall Lane over the weekend. This victory has narrowed the gap to safety to just three points with four games left in the season.
After the weekend’s matches, whoscored.com has released their Team of the Week, featuring the top-rated performers from the recent games.
Here is the lineup:
1. GK – Arijanet Muric (Burnley) – 8.39
Arijanet Muric, the goalkeeper for Burnley, exhibited an impressive performance during the match at Bramall Lane, despite the lopsided scoreline. Although Sheffield United managed 18 shots compared to Burnley’s 16, they ultimately lost the game 4-1.
Muric played a crucial role in Burnley’s victory, making a total of 10 saves and recording four high claims, demonstrating his exceptional skills and contributions to his team’s success.
2. Lorenz Assignon (Burnley) – 8.71
The 23-year-old Frenchman danced his way into the box before firing home his first ever Premier League goal with 40 minutes on the clock, before setting up teammate Lyle Foster for the visitors’ third of the afternoon shortly after half-time. Photo: Stu Forster.
3. Ethan Pinnock (Brentford) – 7.61
Ethan Pinnock, a defender for Brentford, made his first league start since early February, following an injury layoff. In his return match at Kenilworth Road, he scored his second goal of the season with a header and also showcased his defensive skills with a tackle, an interception, four clearances, and a block.
4. James Tarkowski (Everton) – 7.54
Everton secured back-to-back Premier League wins and clean sheets at Goodison Park as they triumphed over relegation rivals Nottingham Forest in the Deduction Derby on Sunday. Key defender James Tarkowski played a crucial role in the victory, making a total of five aerial wins, one tackle, four clearances, and two blocks.
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