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Top performers from gameweek 29 in the English Barclays Premier League: Fellaini, Lallana and more

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Cardiff City, Chelsea, Manchester United, Southampton and Stoke City stars all feature.

We’ve taken a look at some of the top peformers from the latest round of the English Barclays Premier League.

Most Successful Final Third Passes

NameTeamSuccessful final third passes
Juan MataManchester United22
Adam LallanaSouthampton21
Steven DavisSouthampton21
Zoltán GeraWest Bromwich Albion18
Bradley JohnsonNorwich City18

It won’t be a surprise to many to see Juan Mata on this list who was world class when he came into central areas against West Brom. There’s also evidence of Adam Lallana continuing the good form, which got him into the England side.

Most Tackles Won

NameTeamTackles won
RafaelManchester United6
Nemanja MaticChelsea5
César AzpilicuetaChelsea5
Brede HangelandFulham4
Lewis HoltbyFulham4

Rafael made it very difficult for the Bagges to attack down his side of United’s defence. That forced West Brom to play the ball centrally where it was easier for United to contain.

Most Effective Clearances

NameTeamEffective clearances
Ryan ShawcrossStoke City17
Dejan LovrenSouthampton15
Jose FonteSouthampton15
Brede HangelandFulham12
Steven CaulkerCardiff City12

Shawcross didn’t mess around against Norwich City and did the basics of defending successfully. He took the pressure away from the rest of the defence at key times.

Most Accurate Passes

NameTeamAccurate passes
Marouane FellainiManchester United64
Michael CarrickManchester United64
Nemanja MaticChelsea59
Adam LallanaSouthampton57
Juan MataManchester United56

The three United players appearing on this list is significant considering the stick their midfield has got this season. They barely gave West Brom a sniff of possession in midfield, protecting the ball well and allowing the side to build pressure.

Most Touches

NameTeamTouches
Marouane FellainiManchester United98
FabioCardiff City88
Nemanja MaticChelsea86
RafaelManchester United84
Juan MataManchester United84

United players dominate once again but Fellaini deserves a mention in particular. He got into good positions and made himself available, allowing United to release the ball under pressure.

Most Interceptions

NameTeamInterceptions
Joel WardCrystal Palace6
Marouane FellainiManchester United5
Mile JedinakCrystal Palace4
Dejan LovrenSouthampton4
Nabil BentalebTottenham Hotspur4

Ward appearing at the top of this list is a slight surprise considering Palace went down 1-0 against Southampton. It’s a shame his teammates weren’t all on the same wavelength.

Most Total Attack Assists

NameTeamTotal attack assists
Jordon MutchCardiff City8
Adam LallanaSouthampton5
Wayne RooneyManchester United4
Kenwyne JonesCardiff City4
Morgan AmalfitanoWest Bromwich Albion4

Lallana appearing again is significant for Saints fans but it’s Mutch who was the most successful player in terms of attack assists, showing he can be very precise in the opponent’s final third.

Most Successful Dribbles

NameTeamSuccessful dribbles
Yannick BolasieCrystal Palace6
Nathan RedmondNorwich City5
Craig NooneCardiff City4
Luke ShawSouthampton3
Youssuf MulumbuWest Bromwich Albion3

It’s positive to see Luke Shaw on this list, which is evidence there’s been no hangover from international duty for the youngster. He just seems to get better and better in the Saints back four.

Most Shots on Target

NameTeamShots on target
Kostas MitroglouFulham3
Kim Bo-KyungCardiff City3
Zoltán GeraWest Bromwich Albion2
Luke ShawSouthampton2
Demba BaChelsea2

Mitroglou at the top of this list is evidence that David Marshall had a great game for Cardiff. It also shows that the Fulham striker is closing on his best form following injury.

Most Saves

NameTeamSaves
Maarten StekelenburgFulham7
David MarshallCardiff City5
Asmir BegovicStoke City4
David de GeaManchester United3
Ben FosterWest Bromwich Albion2

Were it not for Stekelenburg then Fulham’s 3-1 defeat at Cardiff could have been much heavier. Begovic also seems to appear on the list every week.

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