"Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa): Wonderful performance. It says 2-0 on the scoresheet, but if you watched the game it felt like Newcastle had the better chances. An xG of 2.18 for Newcastle and they didn't score so that comes down to him. Ian Maatsen (Aston Villa): He hasn't actually been a regular. He does so much going forward for Villa with his crossing. He's not really known for his defending but I thought he shackled Harvey Barnes and put him in his back pocket."
"Marc Guehi (Manchester City): I know it's Wolves, so he gets a little less credit, but to instantly come in and get a clean sheet, you just saw the togetherness he brings. A lot of pressure on him going into a game where they have to win. He comes in and gets their first clean sheet in the Premier League since 1 January."
"Youri Tielemans (Aston Villa): He was the best player on the pitch by a country mile. He's slowly become Villa's most important player. He dictates the play, breaks it up, and does everything right. Very, very good player and that pains me to say as a Birmingham City fan. Ibrahim Sangare (Nottingham Forest): Lost him during Afcon and it wasn't the same midfield. He is a pitbull next to Elliot Anderson; he does all"
Emiliano Martinez produced a match-winning goalkeeping display to deny Newcastle despite an xG of 2.18 for the visitors. Ian Maatsen contributed heavily in attack for Aston Villa while neutralizing Harvey Barnes defensively. Ola Aina defended resolutely at the far post against Brentford and provided attacking support. Marc Guehi stepped into Manchester City's defense and helped secure a long-awaited clean sheet. Jorge Cuenca showed steady positioning and control for Fulham, rarely out of position. Youri Tielemans dominated midfield for Aston Villa, dictating play and breaking up opposition attacks. Ibrahim Sangare returned from AFCON to restore midfield bite alongside Elliot Anderson.
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