The Wonderkid Power Rankings: Fernandes sets record as O’Reilly and Hall surge | OneFootball

Mateus Fernandes sets a new benchmark in The Wonderkid Power Rankings, retaining number one for a record sixth straight week. According to yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk, the West Ham midfielder excelled again in a drab draw with Bournemouth.

Chelsea’s Estêvão Willian exits after missing the 1-1 draw with Burnley through injury. Manchester United’s Leny Yoro returns at 10 after starting against Everton, winning every ground duel, making five recoveries including two interceptions, and blocking a shot.

Brentford’s Michael Kayode slides after an injury absence in the 2-0 defeat at Brighton & Hove Albion. For Bournemouth, Álex Jiménez was secure but unspectacular in the 0-0 with West Ham, while Rayan rattled the woodwork from distance in the same stalemate.

Sunderland’s Noah Sadiki rises after a textbook defensive outing, winning every one-on-one and forcing six turnovers. Wolves teenager Mateus Mané was subdued at Arsenal, though his late cross sparked the equaliser, then livelier against Crystal Palace, drawing four fouls, one preceding Tolu Arokodare’s missed penalty.

Kobbie Mainoo delivered a sturdy shift for Manchester United against Everton, stronger defensively than creatively. Lewis Hall scored with a deflected 20-yard strike against Manchester City and amassed 17 turnovers across that match and the Champions League win over Qarabag.

Nico O’Reilly’s move into midfield keeps paying off, with three goals in three and a brace to sink Newcastle, a drive from the edge and a header from Erling Haaland’s cross. Fernandes won five tackles, forced eight turnovers and created two chances against Bournemouth to stay clear of the pack.

Source: yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk