2024-25 England Premier League Week10 Review
Data from this site will be used as a reference. I try my best to post this series until starting the game of next week match.
Results
Remarkable Match of This Week
Tottenham Hotspur secured a win! The early second-half equalizer was crucial. The reliable striker Dominic Solanke scored two goals, both following a similar pattern - running up the left side and receiving a final pass in the center. Richarlison's precise pass for the third goal was remarkable, threading the needle through the defense. James Maddison sealed the victory with a clever direct free kick, taking advantage of Aston Villa's lapse in concentration. The team's ability to equalize quickly and then capitalize on scoring opportunities led to their decisive win.
Other Games
Arsenal and Manchester City both suffered unexpected losses recently. Both teams are struggling to create scoring opportunities. Arsenal heavily relies on Bukayo Saka for goals. Manchester City's goal-scoring ability has decreased due to Rodri's absence. Rodri's recent Ballon d'Or nomination highlights his importance to City's performance.
Liverpool managed to avoid joining the top two teams in defeat by securing a comeback victory against Brighton. They showed the ability to score quickly in a short period. Southampton achieved their first win of the season, with Yuki Sugawara providing his first Premier League assist. He's the only player on the team with both a goal and an assist. Goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale finally saw his efforts rewarded after a difficult start since moving from Arsenal. Nottingham Forest continues to impress, while Fulham shows resilience. Manchester United seemed poised for victory but had to settle for a draw after Chelsea's Moises Caicedo scored a spectacular long-range goal.
Tables
Nottingham Forest, a club with a storied history, has climbed to third place. This is the team that won the European Cup in the 1980s, after all. Meanwhile, Bournemouth, who have defeated both Arsenal and Manchester City, are looking formidable. It's impressive that Liverpool managed to beat Bournemouth 3-0. Arsenal's performance is disappointing, with only five wins in ten matches. This is far from acceptable, especially considering they were my top pick for the title before the season began.
Team of the Week
Next Matches
We can't help but focus on Bournemouth. It's remarkable how well they're performing with a home stadium capacity of only about 11,000 people. This season, striker Antoine Semenyo has shown significant growth from last season, consistently scoring goals. It's truly impressive. Their next opponent, Brentford, led by manager Thomas Frank, is also a good team. However, for some reason, they've been conceding many goals this season. This is quite different from the image of the Bees I had before the season started. Interestingly, goalkeeper Mark Flekken has the highest rating among goalkeepers this season. This suggests that Brentford must be facing numerous dangerous situations in their matches.