The 7 best players in the English Premier League, round 16

The absence of Darragh-like conditions means we get a full slate of Premier League fixtures over the weekend.

However, storm clouds have loomed over Molineux and St Mary’s in the wake of Wolves’ defeat to Ipswich Town and Southampton’s defeat on Sunday evening. Both Gary O’Neill and… Russell Martin They are now out of a job, with Wolves turning to Jorge Mendes in the hope of finding a suitable successor to O’Neill.

Much of the discourse surrounding the weekend’s event has focused on what happened Manchester derby on Sunday between two weak teams. This tepid affair was revived in the final minutes thanks to Matheus Nunes’ back pass, and it was the man who capitalized on Nunes’ error that took the spotlight. 90 minutes Seven leading lights in the Premier League, Week 16.

Liverpool don’t usually get away with points at Anfield, but Andy Robertson’s early dismissal means Arne Slott’s league leaders have had to work incredibly hard. To get a point against Fulham.

The Reds trailed 1-0 and 2-1 on Saturday, but the returning Jota ensured they shared the spoils six and a half minutes into the fray. With Darwin Núñez struggling for goals, the Portuguese international’s return from injury is a huge boost for Liverpool.

Jota executed the equalizer brilliantly, the intelligent forward beating Jorge Cuenca with one fluid movement before Bernd Leno fouled out with a calm shot.

It only took 881 days, but Spence’s first start for Spurs was worth the wait.

Ange Postecoglou has left the versatile full-back on the sidelines so far this season, but Pedro Porro’s poor form in recent weeks means ‘signing for the club’ Spence has been given a rare opportunity at St Mary’s.

And boy, did he make the most of it.

The right-back registered an assist within 40 seconds after cleverly rolling over Flynn Downes and finding James Maddison in behind. He showed poise in possession throughout and comfort when tasked with drifting up the pitch. We expect to see more from the 24-year-old moving forward.

Murphy has long been ridiculed as someone who is not up to par for a club with Newcastle’s ambition, but the winger is a trusted lieutenant for Eddie Howe and played a key role in the Magpies’ 4-0 win.

Murphy struggled in the first 30 minutes of Saturday’s victory and wasted a good opportunity before calmly scoring the first goal from the edge of the penalty area. The winger’s efforts were tireless down the right flank, where his straight line troubled the Leicester defence. Newcastle’s victory was sealed with a brilliant finish after the hour mark.

Oliver Glasner struggled to deal with the departure of Michael Olise at the start of his first full season with Crystal Palace, but the Eagles have a new attacking star in Ismaila Sarr.

The former Watford winger has burst into life in recent weeks, and was in the double on Sunday as Palace claimed bragging rights in the M23 Derby.

A very quick outlet who can run all day long, Sarr terrorized Brighton’s Louis Dunk at the Amex and pinched the defender’s pocket on his way to scoring the second goal. Before that, Sarr capitalized on a brilliant pass from Tyreek Mitchell to head home Palace’s second goal after Trevo Chalobah had opened the scoring.

It was perhaps the striker’s best performance Premier League Professional life.

Only Bukayo Saka and Mohamed Salah have registered more Premier League assists than Fulham’s left-back this season. Coincidentally, these were the two players who had recently taken a trip to Robinson’s prison.

In back-to-back weeks, Robinson has tamed two of the best players in the league. At Anfield, the USMNT international kept Salah in check throughout – although the Egyptian king did register an assist for Cody Jacobo – while wreaking havoc down the left flank.

Robinson set up Andreas Pereira’s opener with a precise cross at the back post and made a brilliant downward run to get behind Jarel Quansah before crossing for Rodrigo Muniz to score.

It was a relentless performance at all stages.

Maddison, much like the Lilywhites, have been up and down this season, with Dejan Kulusevski emerging as the main creator for Ange Postecoglou.

However, there is no denying that Spurs are a superior team when Maddison purrs. they 5-0 win over Southampton The playmaker’s fingerprints were everywhere.

A strike inside 40 seconds set the tone and Maddison rounded off an impressive first-half performance with an excellently executed second goal. He made the most of Southampton’s inability to track runners from deep, but Saints were unable to get close to him even when he was in full view.

Spurs were brilliant on Sunday, with Maddison the main facilitator.

After 87 minutes of a dismal Manchester derby, Imad was nowhere close to emerging as a contender in this classification. City looked to be on course for a rare win before the Ivorian latched on to Matheus Nunes’ pass to Ederson.

The opportunity appeared to have been lost when Ederson halted Amad’s momentum, but Nunes, while aiming to atone for his first mistake, doubled down on the United player, who used his body intelligently and drew contact, inside the box.

Bruno Fernandes equalised, but there was time for Amad to make Sunday’s derby all about him. In absence Delete the Marcus Rashford duo And Alejandro Garnacho, the humble Ivorian was the one who made a run behind the City defence, where he collected Lisandro Martinez’s pass, dribbled past Ederson, and finished the ball brilliantly.

The 22-year-old has shown flashes this year and has proven to be an excellent option at full-back under Ruben Amorim. His late heroics at the Etihad Stadium could mark the start of something very special for Amad in Manchester.

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