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The best team of the first round of the Premier League is released: Saka leads with 8.7 points, Maguire becomes the only one in Manchester United

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On August 20, all 10 games of the first round of the Premier League were played, and Brighton temporarily topped the list with a 3-goal advantage. Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool and Manchester United, the four giants, all won the game smoothly. After the game, the well-known football data website whoscored counted the best lineup of this round, and Arsenal winger Saka was elected MVP of this round with 8.7 points.

Goalkeeper: Flecken (Brentford)

Brentford defeated Crystal Palace 2-1 in the first round. The 31-year-old Dutch goalkeeper Flecken made 6 saves and 2 key clearances throughout the game. After the game, he was rated 8.4 points and won the best player of the game.Back line: Robinson (Fulham), Maguire (Manchester United), Gvardiol (Manchester City), Polo (Tottenham)

Although Fulham lost to Manchester United 0-1 in the first round, the left back Robinson played very well. He contributed 8 steals, 6 clearances, and 2 interceptions.

Manchester United beat Fulham 1-0 in the first round. Maguire played 81 minutes in the starting lineup, contributing 5 clearances, 6 headers 5 successful, 3 interceptions, and 1 block. In addition, Maguire also had a beautiful one-on-two scene!

Manchester City beat Chelsea 2-0 in the first round. As a central defender, Gvardiol contributed 4 clearances and 4 interceptions, both of which were the highest in the game. After the game, Gvardiol scored a high score of 7.6 points and was successfully selected into the best team of this round.

Tottenham drew 1-1 with Leicester City. Right back Porro scored the only goal for Tottenham and made 4 key passes throughout the game. Since last season, Porro has scored 4 goals and assisted 7 times in the Premier League, making him the defender who has created the most goals in the Premier League during the same period.

Midfielder: Kaori Mitoma (Brighton), Joelinton (Newcastle), Kovacic (Manchester City), Saka (Arsenal)

In the first round, Brighton beat Everton 3-0 and topped the Premier League. Kaori Mitoma successfully dribbled past the defense 4 times, shot 4 times and scored 1 goal with 3 shots on target.

In Newcastle's 1-0 victory over Southampton, midfielder Joelinton scored the only goal. He contributed 5 headers, 6 clearances, 1 interception and 1 steal in the game, and his defensive hardness deserves praise.

Facing his old club Chelsea, Kovacic performed well, not only scoring a goal to seal the victory, but also being elected MVP of the game after the game. In the absence of Rodri, Kovacic's performance in Manchester City's defensive midfielder position was remarkable.

In Arsenal's 2-0 victory over Wolves, Saka contributed 1 pass and 1 shot, and he also received the highest score of 8.7 in the first round. After the baptism of the European Cup, Saka has become more mature.

Forward: Havertz (Arsenal), Welbeck (Brighton)

Havertz scored 1 goal and 1 assist in the first round, helping Arsenal beat Wolves 2-0. Brighton's Welbeck also scored 1 goal and 1 assist, and both were successfully selected into the best team.

It's a pity that Salah also contributed 1 goal and 1 assist in the first round, helping Liverpool beat Ipswich 2-0. However, Salah failed to make the best team in the first round of the Premier League.