"Emi Martinez (Aston Villa): Everyone will talk about that penalty save in the win against Bournemouth, but for me the biggest save was when he had a massive deflection from Alex Scott - it goes up and looks like it's looping in. It's better than the David Raya save everyone talked about last year at Villa Park. Coming off a week when he has been stripped of any leadership role at Aston Villa, I thought he conducted himself really well."
"Dan Ballard (Sunderland): Best player on the pitch in the draw with Arsenal. I know Gunners fans will be annoyed with that but the simple beauty of being able to be physical and have sense and understanding of the game, tactical awareness. What a finish as well. He has really surprised me because I thought he might be one who would struggle stepping up from the Championship but so far he has been excellent."
"Malo Gusto (Chelsea): I really wanted to put a Chelsea player in because it's a big win - but it is against Wolves. But he's got his first goal for Chelsea so I want to give him credit. It was very much what you expect - you expect them to take care of business against that Wolves side."
Emi Martinez produced a decisive penalty save and an earlier massive deflection from Alex Scott, and maintained composure after being stripped of any Aston Villa leadership role. Malo Gusto scored his first Chelsea goal in a comfortable win over Wolves, earning credit for taking care of business. Michael Keane has emerged as Everton's best performer after leaving the club last year, adding a goal and a home clean sheet versus Fulham. Dan Ballard was Sunderland's best player against Arsenal, showing physicality, tactical awareness and a superb finish while adapting well from the Championship. Jaydee Canvot impressed on his first start for Crystal Palace, defending like a veteran and playing confidently on the ball.
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