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Worst performers from gameweek 31 in the English Barclays Premier League: Fellaini, Benteke and more

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Aston Villa, Liverpool, Manchester United, Swansea City and West Bromwich Albion stars all feature.

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

Most aerial duels lost

NameTeamAerial duels lost
Marouane FellainiManchester United15
Christian BentekeAston Villa10
Romelu LukakuEverton8
Nacer ChadliTottenham Hotspur8
Nathan BakerAston Villa8

Fellaini’s name appearing at the top of this list is a little surprising because his recent form has been positive. The Belgian struggled against West Ham, who adopted a very physical approach to the game against United.

Most tackles lost

NameTeamTackles lost
Pablo HernándezSwansea City4
FernandinhoManchester City3
Johnny HeitingaFulham3
Mark NobleWest Ham United3
Gary MedelCardiff City3

In a very open game, Pablo Hernandez struggled to find his timing. Had he been a little more successful with his tackling, he may have helped the Swans retain the ball a little bit better in their 3-2 defeat.

Most dribbles overrun

NameTeamDribbles overrun
Stéphane SessegnonWest Bromwich Albion3
Luis SuarezLiverpool3
David MeylerHull City2
Gastón RamírezSouthampton2
Ryan BertrandAston Villa2

Not many Liverpool fans will care about Suarez overrunning the ball because he did the important thing well; scoring. In contrast, Sessegnon overran just as many dribbles and his side lost 2-0.

Most unsuccessful touches

NameTeamUnsuccessful touches
Christian BentekeAston Villa6
Jozy AltidoreSunderland5
Marouane FellainiManchester United5
Olivier GiroudArsenal5
Christian EriksenTottenham Hotspur4

Benteke struggled with his touch as his side were turned over by Stoke city at Villa Park. He’s shown the best and the worst of his form over the last couple of weeks.

Most fouls committed

NameTeamFouls committed
Nikica JelavicHull City5
FabioCardiff City5
Marouane FellainiManchester United5
Marcos AlonsoSunderland5
Jozy AltidoreSunderland4

Not much to split between four players in this area from the weekend. Giving away fouls provides the opposition with a chance to have a breather and also to attack if it means a set piece in a good position.

Most shots off target

NameTeamShots off target
Wayne RooneyManchester United4
Papiss Demba CisséNewcastle United3
Gabriel AgbonlahorAston Villa2
Ashley YoungManchester United2
Wilfried BonySwansea City2

Rooney at the top of this section shows that he was peppering the West Ham goal. He bagged a brace, which turned out to be the difference, so the club’s fans nor David Moyes will mind.

Most times lost possession

NameTeamTimes lost possession
Steven ReidWest Bromwich Albion33
Luis SuarezLiverpool29
Christian EriksenTottenham Hotspur29
Kyle NaughtonTottenham Hotspur27
Pablo HernándezSwansea City26

Read’s inability to hang onto the ball is another reason the Baggies struggled to maintain any pressure over Hull City, giving them the chance to win the ball back qickly and protect their lead.