RANKED: The 5 best players of Premier League Gameweek 20

• Title hopefuls all dropped points in Gameweek 20
• Bruno Fernandes and Alexis Mac Allister stood out amid the chaos at Anfield
• Erling Haaland benefitted from an excellent Savinho performance

1. Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford)

Bryan Mbeumo’s evolution from Robin to Batman at Brentford has seen the Frenchman enjoy a career year on the goalscoring front in 2024/25.

The Bees have been hamstrung by a dire away record this term, but Mbeumo and strike partner Yoane Wissa were on hand to ensure Thomas Frank’s side secured their first Premier League win on their travels at Southampton.

2. Bruno Fernandes (Man Utd)

Bruno Fernandes was suspended for United’s messy display against Newcastle and initially struggled to find his groove upon his return to the starting XI on Sunday.

The Red Devils captain was used as the key facilitator in United’s frontline. He play a major role in ensuring the visitors constantly got in behind down the left. However, there was some hesitancy when he entered the final third – a frustrating aspect of his performance which dissipated after he teed up Lisandro Martinez’s opener with a cute reverse pass.

After that, Fernandes was in total command. Amid the mayhem, United’s playmaker operated at his own pace and dictated proceedings in tandem with Mac Allister.

3. Savinho (Man City)

While capable of demonic ball carries and doubtlessly a canny operator in the box, Haaland isn’t a striker who fashions openings for himself. Like many all-time greats, the Norwegian hitman is as good as his service allows.

Against West Ham on Saturday, Haaland was the beneficiary of an outstanding Savinho performance.

The Brazilian has predominantly use in an inverted function down the right at the start of his City career, but Pep Guardiola has opted to change tack and deploy Savinho on his ‘natural’ flank for the past two games. The winger shone down the left for Girona last season, and Guardiola’s switch is bringing the best out of the 20-year-old.

4. Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool)

Liverpool were caught off guard by Man Utd on Sunday, players of Premier League with the Red Devils benefitting from a six-day break between fixtures. A change of midfield pivot and a concerted effort from United’s centre-backs to meet Liverpool’s midfielders between the lines meant the Reds’ superb engine room didn’t have it all their own way.

Arne Slot’s side never seemed to have https://ufabet999.app total control of the contest, even when they dominated territorially in the first half and took the lead in the second. Many players were unable to find their apex, but Mac Allister performed at the level we’ve come to expect of him.

5. Erling Haaland (Man City)

Manchester City prolonged malaise towards the end of 2024 has seen Haaland once staggering FPL ownership dwindle to 30.4% with managers turning to midfielder Mohamed Salah as their most prized asset.

However, with Haaland back among the goals and City threatening a resurgence. There’s no doubt a couple of folk will reconsider bringing the Nordic machine back in.