The Carabao Cup final dominated attention this weekend, but the Premier League still delivered eight compelling matches. Several high-profile sides endured a difficult round, with Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea among those who paid a price. Tottenham Hotspur suffered most, their recent mini-resurgence undone by a 3\u20130 loss to relegation rivals Nottingham Forest.<\/p>\n
FotMob\u2019s ratings identify the standout performers from Gameweek 31.<\/p>\n
Rating: 8.3 \u2014 Bruno Fernandes produced another strong display in Manchester United\u2019s 2\u20132 draw with Bournemouth, opening the scoring from the penalty spot and creating three chances for his teammates. It meant little, however, as a hugely controversial afternoon ended in frustration and added tension in the race to qualify for the Champions League.<\/p>\n
Rating: 8.3 \u2014 Diego G\u00f3mez was one of Brighton & Hove Albion\u2019s bright spots in the 2\u20131 win over Liverpool. The 22-year-old Paraguay international has transitioned from a central midfielder into a right winger in recent months. His assist on Saturday was his first of the season and his third goal contribution in his past five games.<\/p>\n
Rating: 8.3 \u2014 Harry Wilson continues in sensational form. His strike in Fulham\u2019s 3\u20131 win over Burnley took his Premier League tally to 10 this season. With his contract due to expire at the end of the campaign, Wilson can expect interest this summer.<\/p>\n
Rating: 8.3 \u2014 Iliman Ndiaye scored Everton\u2019s third in their win over Chelsea. The tricky winger registered 10 defensive contributions, third-highest among Everton players, and capped a selfless performance with a delightful goal.<\/p>\n
Rating: 8.5 \u2014 Josh King finally opened his Premier League account in a starring performance as Fulham fought back against Burnley. Seven months after being denied a first goal against Chelsea, King\u2019s goal and assist were central to the comeback.<\/p>\n
Rating: 8.5 \u2014 Jordan Pickford produced an extraordinary save to deny Enzo Fern\u00e1ndez at point-blank range, preserving Everton\u2019s momentum en route to a convincing victory over Chelsea.<\/p>\n
Rating: 8.5 \u2014 Matz Sels kept a clean sheet in what may have been Nottingham Forest\u2019s biggest game of the season, making three saves including several crucial interventions late on.<\/p>\n
Rating: 8.6 \u2014 Idrissa Gana Gueye dominated the midfield against Chelsea with seven recoveries, five interceptions and three tackles, and also provided the assist for Everton\u2019s second goal.<\/p>\n
Rating: 8.8 \u2014 Neco Williams was instrumental in Nottingham Forest\u2019s 3\u20130 win over Tottenham Hotspur, supplying two assists from excellent crosses and coming close with a second-half header that required a smart save from Guglielmo Vicario.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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