Player rankings: Top performers in the Premier League for Gameweek 14

13 February 2024 2056
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Did you manage to catch your breath yet after the recent Premier League football weekend?

With a staggering 38 goals scored, including some true belters mostly at Anfield, own-goals aplenty, and minimal defending, it seems a blessing that the next international break isn't until March.

Before we get into the team of the week, we should first offer our genuine apologies to Kieran Trippier, Ben 'The Tree' Mee and Son Heung-min. Unfortunately, they didn't make it on this occasion. Better luck next week, fellows.

Clean sheets are quite rare for Burnley. In fact, Saturday marked their first clean sheet of the Premier League season.

Based on the number of saves he made in comparison to other goalkeepers who didn't concede over the weekend, James Trafford clinches a spot in our team of the week. His performance was against a 10-man Sheffield United, but that shouldn't take away from his efforts.

There was a debate during the November international break as to whether Trent Alexander-Arnold was less skilled compared to Reece James.

Seemingly taking these comments to heart, while James was suspended, Alexander-Arnold scored an 88th-minute winning goal against Fulham at home.

Initially in his Newcastle career, Fabian Schar was considered just another Premier League defender. Yet, under Eddie Howe's mentorship, he is now earning a reputation as one of the most dependable centre-backs in the division.

In their victory over Man Utd, the Swiss international proved particularly effective. However, he seemed to be under the impression that he would be in hot water with mobsters if he didn't score, resulting in several long-range attempts on goal.

Why does Big Ben Badiashile make it into the team of the week even though he conceded two goals? Because his performance was stellar for 100 minutes against Brighton.

Many were unsure about Newcastle's decision to add more right-backs to its roster this summer instead of recruiting an experienced understudy or replacement for Dan Burn.

Tino Livramento is proving to be a sufficient substitute in defence, making it doubtful that BDB will reclaim his place anytime soon.

Congratulations are in order for Chelsea, whose £105m midfielder - only the second priciest player in their squad - netted his inaugural two Premier League goals over the weekend.

Break out the champagne. It seems the good times are here for the foreseeable future.

Following the success of Arsenal fans' catchy chant for Martin Odegaard, his form seemed to dip.

However, he appears to be back on top form since the November international break, giving Wolves quite a runaround on Saturday.

Can you name five Premier League players who are unquestionably better than Bukayo Saka?

Try it out. His talent often goes unappreciated.

Dejan Kulusevski's celebration mimicking one of the all-time great basketball players after scoring a real beauty of a goal seemed fitting.

The Swedish player has doubled his goal tally this season (four), in 22 fewer games than last season.

Although it took some time for Anthony Gordon to make his mark in Newcastle, he is now a firm fan favourite.

His most recent performance saw him score the winning goal against Man Utd.

We began with Burnley, let's end with Burnley.

For the very small number of people who have Zeki Amdouni in their FPL team, this was a notable week - he scored a goal and provided an assist.


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