Wilfred Ndidi and Alex Iwobi have been included in WhoScored.com‘s Premier League Team of the Week for gameweek 14 after impressive displays for their respective clubs.
The Super Eagles duo were called into central midfield positions in a 4-4-2 formation, with Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah and Leicester City’s Bilal El Khannouss starting as wide midfielders.
Also in the team were Mark Flekken (Brentford), Ashley Young (Everton), James Tarkowski (Everton), Dean Huijsen (Bournemouth), Victor Kristiansen (Leicester), Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa), and Christopher Nkunku (Chelsea).
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Iwobi and Ndidi shine for their respective clubs
Iwobi, donning the number 17 for Fulham, extended his rich vein of form in Thursday’s 3-1 win over Brighton & Hove Albion at Craven Cottage. The 28-year-old midfielder scored twice, marking his second-ever Premier League brace and taking his total goal contributions past the amount he managed in his maiden season with Fulham.
His all-round contribution included one key pass, three successful dribbles, four clearances, and six ball recoveries, and he was named Man of the Match with a WhoScored rating of 8.76.
Ndidi, on his part, was impressive in Leicester City’s 3-1 win over West Ham at the King Power Stadium to give the Foxes their first win under new manager Ruud van Nistelrooy.
He was named Man of the Match by the official broadcaster after a phenomenal performance that included two successful dribbles, eight tackles, 11 clearances, three interceptions, and winning 14 of 18 duels.
Ndidi and Iwobi have often played together in midfield for the Nigerian national team, with the Leicester star playing in a more defensive role and the former Arenal man in an offensive position.
