Premier League TOTW Gameweek 33: Bryan Mbeumo records highest-ever Squawka Score | OneFootball

Bryan Mbeumo made history for his performance in Brentford‘s 4-2 win over Brighton and Hove Albion.

The Cameroonian international was involved in three of Brentford’s four goals, recording the highest-ever Squawka Score for a single Premier League game since we started our Team of the Weeks at the start of the season. Mbeumo — who scored a whopping 92% — has had a fantastic season in general, with 13 of his 18 Premier League goals this season either being equalisers or putting Brentford ahead.

Only Mo Salah and Erling Haaland (both 14) have scored more equalisers or go-ahead goals in the league this season than Mbeumo. The Brentford man is also second for opening goals with eight this season, behind only Chris Wood in the Premier League.

Mbeumo was the only Brentford player to make the TOTW for Gameweek 33, with Arsenal, Liverpool and Aston Villa all enjoying multiple entries.

We’ve used our Squawka Score to determine the 11 picks, based on the statistical leaders for metrics relevant to their positions. And as ever, we’ve thrown an honourable mention XI for good measure.

GK: Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace)

Six of the 20 Premier League teams kept a clean sheet this weekend, and Dean Henderson came out on top as the best-performing goalkeeper. The Crystal Palace shot-stopper prevented 0.44 goals in the Eagles’ goalless draw with Bournemouth and made four saves, all of which were from shots inside the box. He also completed 10 long passes and caught one cross.

Honourable mention: Stefan Ortega (74%)

RB: Matheus Nunes (Man City)

Matheus Nunes did his bit at both ends of the pitch for Manchester City in their win over Everton, continuing in his right-back role. The converted Portuguese midfielder provided one assist and created one big chance, with seven passes into the final third completed and one shot on target. Nunes was also successful in two offside traps and completed four clearances, with two possessions won in the defensive third.

Honourable mention: Pedro Porro (72%)

CB: Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool)

Ibrahima Konate was a man mountain as Liverpool became the latest team to stop Leicester City from scoring at the King Power Stadium. And it wasn’t a quiet afternoon by any stretch of the imagination. Konate made eight clearances against Leicester and won possession four times in the defensive third, as well as six possessions won in the middle third. On the ball, Konate had a fantastic retention rate of 94.38%, with six passes into the final third completed.

Honourable mention: Dean Huijsen (73%)

CB: James Tarkowski (Everton)

Everton may have lost to Man City, but both goals came late on, well after James Tarkowski had come off due to injury. In his 52 minutes on the pitch, though, Tarkowski was tough to beat. He made three clearances and won two tackles, while also winning all of his duels — both aerial and ground. The centre-back boasted a retention rate of 90.24% and faced just 0.23 non-penalty Expected Goals.

Honourable mention: Illia Zabarnyi (72%)

LB: Ian Maatsen (Aston Villa)

Ian Maatsen was the highest-rated full-back in the Premier League in Gameweek 33, scoring in Aston Villa’s 4-1 win over Newcastle United. He also created one big chance, had three touches in the opposition box and completed 50% of his crosses. At the other end of the pitch, Maatsen blocked two crosses, won three tackles and was part of a defence which faced just four shots on target.

Honourable mention: Kostas Tsimikas (72%)

RW: Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford)

This is the highest-scoring performance of any player in a single Premier League game this season. Bryan Mbeumo was integral to Brentford’s win over Brighton, scoring two goals and providing one intentional assist. But the Cameroonian international did so much more than just score and assist. He created seven chances (two big chances) and completed four take-ons, with only two attacking players managing more in Gameweek 33. Mbeumo also had nine touches in the opposition box, completed four crosses and 15 final third passes. That’s before you look at his three tackles won, three ball recoveries and one foul won in the final third.

Honourable mention: Morgan Rogers (69%)

DM: Declan Rice (Arsenal)

Declan Rice was back at the base of Arsenal’s midfield against Ipswich Town, and the Tractor Boys couldn’t stop him pulling the strings. The Englishman was excellent on the ball, with a retention rate of 92.55% and completing 94.81% of his open play passes. He also completed four accurate forward passes and provided an intentional assist. But Rice was arguably even better defensively. Rice made 12 ball recoveries, and won possession time times in the middle third, both more than any other midfielder in Gameweek 33.

Honourable mention: Youri Tielemans (76%)

DM: Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool)

Ryan Gravenberch is on the up again, with a fine defensive display for Liverpool against Leicester. The Dutchman won two tackles at the King Power, alongside two interceptions retaining possession and four aerial duels won. Only two central midfielders won more aerial duels than the Liverpool man. Gravenberch also completed six passes into the final third among 12 accurate forward passes, with four passes into the penalty area.

Honourable mention: Idrissa Gueye (75%)

LW: Pedro Neto (Chelsea)

Pedro Neto was the goalscoring hero for Chelsea in their comeback against Fulham, netting the injury-time winner. It was one of two shots on target the Portuguese winger had, with 0.44 non-penalty xG on Target at Craven Cottage. Neto was also fouled twice in the final third, completed 100% of his take-ons and created one big chance.

Honourable mention: Savinho (72%)

ST: Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)

Ollie Watkins hasn’t been a guaranteed starter for Aston Villa in recent weeks, but he proved why he should be — and why Liverpool are reportedly interested. The Englishman left the 4-1 win over Newcastle with a goal and an assist, netting in the first minute before setting up Villa’s second. Watkins goal was his only shot on target from five efforts in total, while he also created one big chance. He was very busy, with 10 touches in the opposition box and three aerial duels won.

Honourable mention: Yoane Wissa (72%)

ST: Leandro Trossard (Arsenal)

Leandro Trossard started through the middle for Arsenal against Ipswich and scored twice in their big win. The Belgian took four shots in total with two hitting the target, for a nice and easy conversion rate of 50%. Trossard also had 10 touches in the opposition box, posting a total non-penalty xG of 0.38 with 0.49 non-penalty xGOT. That’s a good shot placement ratio.