Gameweek 32 of this Premier League season saw some of the best individual performances of the whole year turned in.
Our writers dished out three 10/10s in their match ratings and a further three 9/10s – we’re sure the editors at L’Equipe are tearing their hair out.
Based on those ratings, here is every Premier League team’s top performer from this last round of fixtures…
What we said: “Had the ball in the net from a corner – where he proved a menace all afternoon – but it was ruled out by VAR.”
What we said: “His physical presence gave Villa the momentum in the first half, mopping up well and making plenty of tackles. Presence was nowhere near as domineering in the second period.”
What we said: “Almost every clip of this game on Match of the Day 2 tonight will involve Mbeumo, who was wasteful but busy and ultimately helped turn the tide in the Bees’ favour.”
What we said: “One of the standout performances of the Premier League season, laying on Trossard in the first half before firing into the bottom corner himself to double Brighton’s lead.”
What we said: “Made a few good saves. Probably the only Burnley player that didn’t embarrass themselves in some way.”
What we said: “Spotted Alonso’s run and intelligently teed him up for the opener. Sent a low shot into the far corner with awesome precision from outside the box to make it 2-0. Grabbed his second by bundling in. Ran the show.”
What we said: “Relished a return to the club where he won the Premier League, carving out several good opportunities. Palace’s best player by a margin.”
What we said: “Unbelievable that this was his first Premier League game in 2022. Looked like he had never been away, playing with real force and ensuring Everton were the dominant team at both ends.”
What we said: “Celebrated his opener with a shimmy of the hips, a similar movement that deceived Foster so effectively.”
What we said: “His incredible improvement this season continued. He was a bundle of positive energy all afternoon and set up Lookman’s goal before scoring a spectacular one himself.”
What we said: “Perfect first-time finish into the top corner from his only shot to that point. Had far more influence with some important hold-up. Subbed.”
What we said: “Made it six goals in six appearances with his early deflected effort. Attacking influence waned but he battled hard. Deserved an assist at the death.”
What we said: “Reacted quicker to danger than his centre-back partner, but the bar to clear was seriously low.”
What we said: “His accuracy was better than Shelvey’s and he was crucial in everything positive Newcastle did.”
What we said: “His movement was brilliant, as was his hold up play, and his finishing. Great performance.”
What we said: “Point-blank save from Werner kept the score at 2-0, with Forster powerless to prevent the opening goals. Made a couple of outstanding saves just before half-time. Southampton’s best performer, somehow, despite the scoreline.”
What we said: “Awesome finish early on to give his side the early initiative. Kept his cool to rattle in Spurs’ third on the break before completing his hat trick by whipping in Kulusevski’s pass. Three shots, three goals, and the match winner for his side.”
What we said: “Drove up and down the pitch in a very literal interpretation of a ‘box-to-box’ midfield role.”
What we said: “Tried his best to keep West Ham’s disjointed midfield together.”
What we said: “Tried to make things tick but was let down by teammates not on the same wavelength.”