Chelsea dominate UltimateFan top point scorers for gameweek 36
Following the weekend’s Premier League action, we’ve taken a look at the standout performers on UltimateFan. Represented in the top 10 are Chelsea, Nottingham Forest, Crystal Palace, Liverpool and Manchester City.
10. Marc Cucurella (Chelsea) - 17 UltimateFan points
Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella followed up a strong display against Tottenham with an equally impressive performance against West Ham on Sunday. Over both games, the Spaniard made nine tackles and four interceptions to earn 17 UltimateFan points.
9. Callum Hudson-Odoi (Nottingham Forest) - 17 UltimateFan points
Former Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi earns a place in the top 10 having turned in a Player of the Match performance at Bramall Lane on Saturday. The Nottingham Forest attacker found the net with both of his shots on target, while he also made three key passes and won three ground duels to return 17 UltimateFan points.
8. Conor Gallagher (Chelsea) - 18 UltimateFan points
After an assist against Spurs on Thursday night, Conor Gallagher found the net himself against West Ham on Sunday. The Chelsea captain also made six tackles, six clearances and four key passes across both matches for 18 UltimateFan points.
7. Michael Olise (Crystal Palace) - 18 UltimateFan points
Michael Olise was once again the star of the show for Oliver Glasner’s Crystal Palace on Monday evening as they put four past a hopeless Manchester United side at Selhurst Park. The 22-year-old was allowed the freedom of south London when he ghosted past the United defence before slotting home the Eagles’ opener after just 12 minutes. Olise would then find the net with a powerful effort halfway through the second half, that his second league brace of the season.
6. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) - 18 UltimateFan points
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah found the net for the first time in five Premier League matches against Tottenham on Sunday, while he also provided the assist for Harvey Elliott’s second-half strike to pick up 18 UltimateFan points.
5. Trevoh Chalobah (Chelsea) - 19 UltimateFan points
After heading home his first league goal of the season against Spurs on Thursday, Trevoh Chalobah continued his fine form with a strong defensive display in Sunday’s win over West Ham. The 24-year-old helped his side to back-to-back clean sheets with seven clearances across both matches.
4. Harvey Elliott (Liverpool) - 19 UltimateFan points
Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott continued his impressive form since the turn of the year with a Player of the Match display in Sunday’s 4-2 win over Tottenham at Anfield. Early in the second half, the 21-year-old found Cody Gakpo with an inch-perfect ball for the hosts’ third of the afternoon before picking out the top left corner with a sumptuous strike just nine minutes later. In all, Elliott managed four shots on target, five key passes and seven ball recoveries for a total of 19 UltimateFan points.
3. Noni Madueke (Chelsea) - 20 UltimateFan points
Chelsea winger Noni Madueke both scored and assisted for the second time in his last three matches as he continued his sparkling form at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. The 22-year-old headed home the Blues’ third of the afternoon with 36 minutes on the clock, before selflessly setting up Nicolas Jackson for the hosts’ fourth three minutes into the second half. Madueke also made six key passes and three successful dribbles on his way to an UltimateFan points haul of 20.
2. Erling Haaland (Manchester City) - 38 UltimateFan points
Manchester City’s Erling Haaland takes second spot after a ruthless performance in Saturday’s 5-1 win over Wolves. In clinical fashion, the Norwegian found the net four times to effectively seal all three points before half-time, and help himself to 38 UltimateFan points.
1. Nicolas Jackson (Chelsea) - 39 UltimateFan points
Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson takes top spot after an impressive week, with a goal against Tottenham on Thursday and a brace against West Ham on Sunday. Jackson calmly netted his 12th and 13th goals of the league season against the Hammers, while he also provided the assist for Cole Palmer’s opener and completed three successful dribbles in yet another strong showing.
