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Chelsea news: Star duo join Salah and FOUR Watford players in best statistical PL XI
CHELSEA were in fine form as they thumped Burnley 4-0 at Turf Moor on Sunday, with two Blues players making it into the best statistical Premier League XI of the weekend.
Chelsea continued their unbeaten start to the season with a 4-0 win over Burnley on Sunday, helping the Blues keep pace at the top of the Premier League.
Maurizio Sarri’s side have seven wins and three draws so far in 2018/19, with goals from Alvaro Morata, Ross Barkley, Willian and Ruben Loftus-Cheek securing the points this weekend.
Two of the Chelsea players impressed so much they have been included in the WhoScored.com Premier League Team of the Week based on statistics.
Barkley was awarded a 9.2 match rating with the England midfielder also providing an assist against the Clarets, while Brazilian team-mate Willian achieved an identical score.
The marks, generated using a complex collection of detailed statistics, identifies the pair as the highest-performing players during the latest round of fixtures.
Mohamed Salah also makes the cut after scoring his fifth goal of the season against Cardiff while Watford really caught the eye with their 3-0 win over Huddersfield.
Four members of Javi Gracia’s team have been included in the 4-4-2 formation, including goalkeeper Ben Foster.
Southampton fans will be interested to see two of their stars recognised for their performances in the 0-0 draw against Newcastle – but which of Mark Hughes’ men are in the XI?