Premier League Footballer of the Week, Gameweek 15
Gameweek 15 of the Barclays Premier League was a brilliant example of just how exciting and intriguing the league can be. There were plenty of goals scored, a few standout performances and some entertaining matches both at the top and bottom of the table. Heading into the weekend, I had high hopes for Bolton v Blackpool which ended up a fantastically open match that ended 2-2.
Spurs beat Liverpool 2-1 at home in a game that seems to be defining their kind of season: a little shaky at times, quite brilliant at times, and largely unabashedly Tottenham throughout. Manchester United decided to get out of second gear and into third, and who better to make that transition against than Blackburn at home? The Reds 7-1 thrashing was a case study in efficient, attacking football, while who would have guessed United could score seven without Rooney appearing even once on the score sheet?
Chelsea continue to trudge through November with another result not equaling three points. Having earned a point in their away match at Newcastle, the Champions have now earned four out of a possible 15 points in their last five matches definitely not the form of Champs while much uncertainty continues to surround that of the future of current boss Carlo Ancelotti.
While December now approaches, the top five teams in the standings are separated by only five points. With so many fixtures yet to be played and quite a few to come in just the next few weeks, how many of the five title contenders will be left with a realistic shot of winning come the new year?
Honorable Mentions
Luka Modric, Tottenham Spurs first goal was credited asan own goalto Martin Skrtel, but it was Modrics fantastic run past Liverpools back line at pace and his cross into the b! ox which forced Skrtel into the error. In a match that ebbed and flowed and witnessed both sides enjoy good spells, it was Modric for Spurs who pulled the strings going forward and who remained a threat.
Modrics qualities are no secret to Premier League fans. Hes a quick, nimble and smart midfield play-maker who can play central or on the left side. Hes an exception passer of the ball and is good getting forward. Spurs inability to keep clean sheets this season has only been matches by their ability to get forward, create and essentially outscore their opponents. Modric, along with Gareth Bale and Rafael van der Vaart, has been key in that strength for Spurs.
Chris Brunt, West Brom- In a match mostly overshadowed by the traditionally bigger clubs in the Premier League, West Broms 1-4 victory over Everton at Goodison remains one of the most impressive of the weekend. Having secured only one point from their last five matches, the Baggies were in desperate need of a positive result after such a fine start to the season.
On Saturday, Brunt scored one and assisted on another as West Brom got the exact result they so desparatly needed. Brunts assist camwe
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