English Premier League: Player of the Month Lucas Moura – Fair choice
Probably a nightmare of a decision to make this month with so many players doing so well in the early stages of the campaign. However, a fair selection was made for Player of the Month.
Lucas Moura was presented as the Player of the Month ahead of many others who performed well all through the opening month of the campaign. The forward has scored a goal in almost every game Spurs have played so far, helping his London club to a substantial nine points – holding down fifth place.
He’s best performance over the first four fixtures came when they took on a disjointed Man United. Playing at Old Trafford, you’d see the normality and surety of United taking all the points – while the home side’s players take the centre stage. Yet, it was the Brazilian who was the best player on the pitch.
It wasn’t only because of the goals that rates him as the best player who was on the pitch. No, it was also the fashion and flair in which he scored them. One of his goals made the goal of the weekend on Matchday 3. He set Old Trafford alight, so much so, United’s fans were snapping shots with him – border line traitors I’d say.
Lucas stats versus Manchester United
| Minutes Played | 84’ |
| Goals | 2 |
| Assist | 0 |
| Shot Accuracy | 100% |
| Total Shots | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 2 |
| Total Passes | 18 |
| Passes Completed | 10 |
| Key Passes | 1 |
| Passing Accuracy | 56% |
More of the same please
When Lucas Moura suddenly arrived at White Hart Lane (well Wembley stadium if you want to get technical) from Parc des Princes, there were high expectations circulating the winger. However, Moura didn’t exactly hit the ground running at Tottenham.
The English Premier League has always been demanding, we’ve seen the best come in from big clubs in Europe and fail here, woefully. But now, after a flying start under Mauricio Pochettino, the player seems to be meeting the demands of the public.
Stats after four
Stat | Lucas Mora |
| Games Played | 4 |
| Minutes Played | 338′ |
| Goals | 3 |
| Assist | 0 |
dark. Next. Arnautovic should be at a top 6 club
Another test is placed just around the bend for the Spur when he and his teammates invite the log leaders, Liverpool to Wembley stadium. Another opportunity to continue in the fine form he’s been in since the start of the season and build on the Player of the Month achievement.
Honourable mentions for the month:
Sergio Aguero; Richarlison (barring that red card); Sadio Mane; Marcos Alonso; Glen Murray and Luke Shaw… This list could fill to starting elevens.