On a dramatic weekend of Premier League football, these were the eleven men who truly distinguished themselves.
GK - Eldin Jakupovic
Jakupovic has played a critical part in Hull's gritty battle to retain their Premier League place and should they survive by a margin of two points, his save on Tadic's penalty yesterday in second half injury time will inspire folk songs. Lots of competition at this position this weekend with Cech's outstanding performance in defeat and Lloris's first-ever North London derby clean sheet, but the Swiss Kosovar gets the nod.
👐 @HullCity's Eldin Jakupovic made his 2nd penalty save of the #PL season against Saints - no other 'keeper has made more #SOUHUL pic.twitter.com/U0wkiOL8aQ
— Premier League (@premierleague) April 29, 2017
D - Calum Chambers
Boro may be all but relegated by Calum Chambers made a strong case that he belongs in the Premier League today with an outstanding performance at the heart of the Middlesbrough defense. Chambers scored in the second half and was everywhere as Boro held on for a potentially vital point.
Pleased to score my first @Boro goal but gutted not to take home the 3 points! The fans couldn't have been louder out there today 👏🏼 pic.twitter.com/a9gOQ4dJDJ
— Calum Chambers (@CalumChambers95) April 30, 2017
D- Gary Cahill
A pretty good day at the office for the Chelsea on-pitch captain. Scores another goal against Everton, his team keeps a clean sheet and the Premier League is all but won.
Gary Cahill after match interview #CFC pic.twitter.com/HgAnGYTCHo
— The Blues (@TheBlues___) April 30, 2017
D - Jan Vertonghen
It's hard to remember a North London derby where Arsenal played this bad but credit to Vertonghen who anchored the imperious Spurs back three and deserved at least one goal. On a day of fine attacking performances, he was Sky's man of the match.
MF - Gylfi Sigurdsson
Added another goal from a wonderfully-taken free kick to make this season even sweeter. Possibly the best free kick taker in the league.
No player has scored more free-kicks (6) in the Premier League since 2012/13 than Gylfi Sigurdsson.
Pinpoint precision. 🎯 pic.twitter.com/OWIoIOYcVS— Squawka (@Squawka) April 30, 2017
It remains a mystery why Gylfi Sigurdsson didn't/couldn't/hasn't do this for a bigger club.
— James Tyler (@JamesTylerESPN) April 30, 2017
MF - Christian Eriksen
Was a constant menace all afternoon for Spurs. He created the first goal on his own and had the Arsenal defense bricking it all afternoon.
Don't believe Christian Eriksen gets the credit he deserves. Rated highly, sure, but he's one of the best in his position in the league.
— Mikey Traynor (@mikeytraynor) April 30, 2017
Jamie Redknapp, "Football expert" says Christian Eriksen is a luxary player like Ozil #COYS pic.twitter.com/svrQ7nE2Qh
— Seán Gormley (@Seananigen) April 30, 2017
MF - Pedro
Perdo is one of the many players who have been revived by Conte and the breathtaking goal he scored today seemed to break Everton's will.
Just been speaking to a very happy Pedro who believes that was his best goal in a Chelsea shirt. Coming soon on Chelsea TV
— Lee Parker (@Leeparker_tv) April 30, 2017
Pedro joins the rocket club at Chelsea 🚀 pic.twitter.com/rE4DulopW7
— B/R Football (@brfootball) April 30, 2017
MF - Son Heung-min
Alli and Kane were important Spurs's mangling of the old enemy today but Son was irrepressible all afternoon for Tottenham.
Son=MOM👏🏼
— Don Hutchison (@donhutch4) April 30, 2017
F - Sergio Aguero
A Champions League place is hardly guaranteed for City but where would they be without Aguero? Kun scored and had an assist on the Jesus equaliser. Pep will be nervously waiting on an update on his fitness for the final four matches.
On his 250th app for Man City, Sergio Aguero becomes the club's outright 2nd all-time scorer, with his 167th goal pic.twitter.com/11pHOvGnW3
— Sky Sports Statto (@SkySportsStatto) April 30, 2017
F - Josh King
The second Scandinavian to make this list. King now shares the record for most goals by a Norweigan after slotting in a deft winner to relegate Sunderland. His Bournemouth team have scored as many goals as Manchester United this season, which is truly staggering. King was surely get paid like one this summer.
F - Ashley Barnes
On a woeful weekend for strikers, Barnes not only scored for Burnley, but managed the rarely-seen 'rowing a boat' goalscoring routine for a goal that would be disallowed.
Yesterday's undoubted Premier League highlight: Ashley Barnes having his silly 'canoe' celebration cut short... https://t.co/qFkizOFjqP pic.twitter.com/qB2xY625UD
— Who Ate All The Pies (@waatpies) April 30, 2017
