Zian Flemming
Molineux was the stage for a thrilling game at the weekend, with bottom side Wolves losing in dramatic circumstances to promoted Burnley.
The visitors looked home and dry when Zian Flemming scored twice in the first 30 minutes, with the Dutchman becoming the first Burnley player to score more than once in a Premier League away game since Maxwel Cornet against Southampton in October 2021.
Both of Flemming’s goals came via Quilindschy Hartman assists, the first time one Burnley player had assisted another twice or more in a Premier League game since April 2021, when Dwight McNeil twice assisted Chris Wood – also at Wolves.
Wolves fought back and levelled but the Clarets took the points as Flemming produced an impressive overall display, racking up three shots on target, six touches in the opposition box and winning 14 duels.
Bryan Mbeumo
Manchester United’s resurgence gained more momentum against Brighton on Saturday, with Ruben Amorim’s improving side securing an impressive 4-2 win.
Summer signing Bryan Mbeumo has been one of the shining lights for the Red Devils this season and against the Seagulls he came up with the goods once more.
His two goals took his tally of top-flight goal involvements against Brighton to eight (five goals, three assists), his joint-best return against any side.
On Saturday, Mbeumo returned team highs for both shots on target (three) and chances created (two, the joint-most).
Overall this season, the former Brentford man leads the way for United in the league in terms of goals (four), shots (23) and goal involvements (five), while only Bruno Fernandes has created more chances (24 to Mbeumo’s 16).
Indeed, since the start of last season, only Mohamed Salah (52) and Erling Haaland (37) have registered more Premier League goal involvements than the Cameroon forward (32).
Micky van de Ven
Thomas Frank has enjoyed an impressive start to his tenure in north London and oversaw yet another good away win at the weekend.
The star of the show against Everton was Micky van de Ven, with the Spurs captain becoming the first defender to score twice in a Premier League game for the club since Jan Vertonghen in March 2013, who also did so on Merseyside against Liverpool.
Overall, the Dutchman topped the game rankings for passes (71), accurate passes (63), touches (86) and interceptions (3) on the way to a well-earned clean sheet.
This season, Van de Ven tops his club’s rankings for passes (542), accurate passes (500) and headed clearances (24) while his importance to Tottenham is also highlighted by their 50% win rate when he starts in the Premier League, compared to 32% when he doesn’t.