Tottenham skipper Son leads UltimateFan point scorers from gameweek 28
Following another entertaining weekend of Premier League action, we run through the highest UltimateFan Point Scorers from gameweek 28. Represented in the top 10 are Fulham, Manchester United, Bournemouth, Burnley, West Ham, Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham.
10. Alex Iwobi (Fulham) - 11 UltimateFan Points
Fulham’s Alex Iwobi takes 10th place after an impressive performance at Molineux on Saturday, despite his side’s defeat to Wolves. Iwobi netted a late consolation for the visitors, while he also created seven chances from open play; no player has created more in a Premier League match this season.
9. Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) - 11 UltimateFan Points
Marcus Rashford scored for the second league game running when he netted from the spot in Manchester United’s 2-0 victory over Everton on Saturday. The 26-year-old also made three tackles and completed two dribbles to register 11 UltimateFan points.
8. Dango Ouattara (Bournemouth) - 12 UltimateFan Points
22-year-old Bournemouth star Dango Ouattara was instrumental in the Cherries’ earning a point against Sheffield United at the weekend. The Burkina Faso international was involved in both of the home side’s second-half strikes, having only joined the action at the interval. To go with his goal and assist, Ouattara also made three key passes and three successful dribbles on his way to a total of 12 UltimateFan points.
7. David Datro Fofana (Burnley) - 12 UltimateFan Points
Chelsea loanee David Datro Fofana fired home a goal of the season contender at the London Stadium on Sunday afternoon as Burnley put an end to a run of four consecutive defeats with a 2-2 draw at West Ham. The Ivorian, who now has three league goals to his name since arriving at Turf Moor in January, also made two tackles an five successful dribbles to return an UltimateFan points haul of 12.
6. Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) - 12 UltimateFan Points
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes opened the scoring for Erik ten Hag’s side against Everton at the weekend with his first league goal since early November. The Portugal international also made five key passes on his way to a total of 12 UltimateFan points.
5. Lucas Paqueta (West Ham) - 13 UltimateFan Points
In his third league game since returning from injury, West Ham star Lucas Paqueta found the net to initiate the Hammers’ second-half comeback against Burnley. The Brazilian also made three tackles, one clearance, one key pass and two successful dribbles to return 13 UltimateFan points.
4. Nicolas Jackson (Chelsea) - 13 UltimateFan Points
Making this week’s top 10 is Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson, who scored for the third successive match across all competitions when he put the Blues ahead against Newcastle on Monday. Jackson also created one big chance and completed one dribble - that coming in the build-up to Chelsea’s third goal of the evening - to earn 13 UltimateFan points.
3. Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool) - 14 UltimateFan Points
Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister’s second-half penalty against Manchester City on Sunday marked a fourth successive league match with a goal involvement for the 25-year-old. The Argentina international also made four tackles, one interception and one successful dribble to land a total of 14 UltimateFan points.
2. Cole Palmer (Chelsea) - 17 UltimateFan Points
Chelsea’s Cole Palmer became the first Premier League player to both score and assist in five different matches this season when he helped his side to victory against Newcastle on Monday. Palmer, who has now registered 19 goals involvements in the league this season, also made three tackles, three key passes and two successful dribbles to return a total of 17 UltimateFan points.
1. Heung-Min Son (Tottenham) - 19 UltimateFan Points
With 19 UltimateFan points, Tottenham star Heung-Min Son is the highest scoring Premier League player from gameweek 28 after an outstanding showing at Villa Park on Sunday afternoon. The Spurs captain was involved in three of his side’s four second-half goals, scoring one and providing assists for both Brennan Johnson and Timo Werner. Son - who is now overperforming his Expected Goals total by 5.40 - found the net with one of two attempts on goal, while he also made a tackle, two key passes and one successful dribble.
