{"id":297904,"date":"2023-12-12T18:46:57","date_gmt":"2023-12-12T18:46:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportstoft.com\/?p=297904"},"modified":"2023-12-12T18:46:57","modified_gmt":"2023-12-12T18:46:57","slug":"who-takes-top-spot-in-this-weeks-power-rankings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportstoft.com\/soccer\/who-takes-top-spot-in-this-weeks-power-rankings\/","title":{"rendered":"Who takes top spot in this week's POWER RANKINGS?"},"content":{"rendered":"
As we hurtle towards the festive period in the Premier League, the games continue to come thick and fast.<\/p>\n
The most recent run of midweek fixtures have seen some seismic results at both ends of the table, with plenty of late drama\u00a0ensuing in the top-flight.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Arsenal, who were league leaders at the start of the weekend, were leap-frogged by Liverpool after suffering a 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa, while the Reds narrowly beat Crystal Palace.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Gunners’ London rivals, Tottenham, got back to winning ways thanks to a stunning showing from Son Heung-min, as they handed Newcastle a 4-1 drubbing.<\/p>\n
Here, Mail Sport takes you through our latest Power Rankings as we take a look at the most in-form players from across the Premier League.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Aston Villa continued their impressive form with a 1-0 win over Arsenal on Saturday<\/p>\n
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Meanwhile, Tottenham got back to winning ways with a thumping 4-1 win over Newcastle<\/p>\n
10. Mohammed Kudus<\/p>\n
9. James Ward-Prowse<\/p>\n
8. Kai Havertz<\/p>\n
7. Anthony Gordon<\/p>\n
6. Leon Bailey<\/p>\n
5. Gabriel Jesus\u00a0<\/p>\n
4. Alex Iwobi<\/p>\n
3. Scott McTominay<\/p>\n
2. Raul Jimenez<\/p>\n
1. Trent Alexander-Arnold<\/p>\n
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Do not adjust your monitors. You are reading that correctly. Richarlison has sneaked into our Power Rankings after an emphatic brace against Newcastle.<\/p>\n
The former Everton striker has struggled to showcase his form since joining Spurs back in the summer of 2022 but, perhaps, looks to finally be finding hit feet.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Brazilian international struck either side of half-time during Tottenham’s 4-1 win over Newcastle, as he made a return to the starting line-up.\u00a0<\/p>\n
With three goals and three assists in the league thus far, perhaps Richarlison could come good for Spurs after all.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
One of the most surprising players in the Premier League in recent weeks is, without a doubt, has been Everton midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure.\u00a0<\/p>\n
With six goals in his 16 top-flight appearances this year – two of which coming in Everton’s recent wins over Newcastle and Chelsea – he’s certainly been a surprise package.\u00a0<\/p>\n
His performances have helped the Toffees climb out the relegation zone – despite their devastating 10-point deduction.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The 26-year-old has impressed for Bournemouth throughout this campaign and continued that trend when the Cherries visited Manchester United.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Solanke scored within the first five minutes of the match with a neat finish at the near post to kick-start the 3-0 victory for the visitors.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In doing so, he took his tally up to eight goals in 16 appearances and helped lift the Cherries up to 14th in the table.<\/p>\n
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Spurs’ Richarlison ended his goalscoring drought with a brace against the Magpies on Sunday<\/p>\n
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Meanwhile, Dominic Solanke (left) helped Bournemouth stun Man United with a 3-0 victory<\/p>\n
While Wolves’ Matheus Cunha may not be getting the plaudits that he deserves, it’s safe to say he’s been one of the standout performers in the league this year.\u00a0<\/p>\n
With five goals and three assists in all competitions, the Brazilian forward has proved instrumental to Gary O’Neil’s team and continued that trend during his side’s clash with Nottingham Forest.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The forward applied the finishing touches on a neat Wolves move to earn a point in their clash with Steve Cooper’s side.\u00a0<\/p>\n
By the standards he’s set in recent weeks, it’s fair to say that Trent Alexander-Arnold had a relatively quiet weekend.<\/p>\n
In his last four club appearances, prior to their 2-1 win over Crystal Palace on Saturday, the England international picked up two goals and two assists.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But, with no goal contributions during Liverpool’s 2-1 win over Crystal Palace, the full-back failed to have a meaningful impact on the match.\u00a0<\/p>\n
However, that’s not to say he didn’t impress with his performance at Selhurst Park and, thus, keeps his place within our Power Rankings.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Aston Villa have been in scintillating form at home this season and former Bayer Leverkusen star Leon Bailey made sure that continued on Saturday afternoon.<\/p>\n
The winger played a crucial role in his side’s only goal against Arsenal, which eventually proved the winner at Villa Park.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Bailey twisted inside and out before eventually pulling the ball back to John McGinn, who made no mistake by tucking his effort into the back of the net.<\/p>\n
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Leon Bailey (left) was instrumental as Aston Villa secured all three points against Arsenal<\/p>\n
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Trent Alexander-Arnold continued his good form during Liverpool’s win over Crystal Palace<\/p>\n
Former Arsenal and Everton star Alex Iwobi has continued to find success at Fulham since joining the London side this summer.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Nigerian international scored a brace during their 5-0 victory over Nottingham Forest last week and, this weekend, picked up an assist against West Ham.<\/p>\n
Marco Silva’s side once again ran riot and recorded a 5-0 victory over the Hammers, with Iwobi providing a crucial assist for Willian’s header in the first-half.\u00a0<\/p>\n
All-in-all, Iwobi has found his best form at Fulham – having already surpassed his best goal tally during five years at Everton.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
We now come to, arguably, the best player in the Premier League so far.<\/p>\n
Salah’s input for Liverpool has perhaps gone under the radar this term but with 11 goals and seven assists in the top-flight, it’s hard to ignore the Egyptian.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Once again, he proved vital for Jurgen Klopp’s team on Saturday as he picked up a goal and an assist during their 2-1 win over Crystal Palace.\u00a0<\/p>\n
It marked his 200th goal for the club in just 327 appearances, a tally which he’ll look to extend throughout the remainder of the campaign.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Mohamed Salah took his goal contributions up to 18 for the 2023-24 league campaign<\/p>\n
It’s been a while since the South Korean featured in our Power Rankings but it’s a deserved return for the Tottenham captain.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Son lit up the pitch on Sunday afternoon as Spurs got back to winning ways with a thumping 4-1 win over Newcastle at home.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Son, who played on the left-wing, caused Magpies full-back Kieran Trippier all kinds of problems in the first-half and picked up two assists in the process.<\/p>\n
He then grabbed a goal for himself from the penalty spot after being brought down inside the box, wrapping up an impressive afternoon for the skipper.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Taking top spot this week is Fulham striker Raul Jimenez, who continued his impressive form in front of goal during their 5-0 win over West Ham.<\/p>\n
During the match, the Mexican forward scored his first headed goal since his near career-ending head injury to kick-start the impressive victory.\u00a0<\/p>\n
With three goals in his last two games, the former Wolves forward looks to be revitalised under Marco Silva and, therefore, takes top spot in our rankings.<\/p>\n
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Raul Jimenez (left) scored a header during Fulham’s 5-0 demolition of West Ham on Sunday<\/p>\n
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