With October now at its end, it’s time to run through the Premier League team of the month.
Goalkeeper: Matt Ryan (Brighton) - 7.81 rating
Three clean sheets and more saves (17) than any other shot-stopper over the last month means Matt Ryan, with a WhoScored rating of 7.81, occupies the goalkeeper spot in this XI.
Right-back: Matt Doherty (Wolves) - 7.42 rating
The 26-year-old bagged the only goal in the win over the Eagles, landing the man of the match award to help return a WhoScored rating of 7.42 in October.
Centre-back: Shane Duffy (Brighton) - 7.58 rating
The centre-back secured the WhoScored man of the match award in the hard-fought 1-0 win over Newcastle, while 33 clearances, more than any other Premier League player in October, helped Duffy gain a WhoScored rating of 7.58.
Centre-back: Antonio Rudiger (Chelsea) - 7.50 rating
215 accurate passes was the second most of the defenders and saw the German secure a WhoScored rating of 7.50 in October.
Left-back: Benjamin Mendy (Manchester City) - 7.22 rating
Five accurate crosses from open play was the third best return in the Premier League this month and contributed to Mendy landing a 7.22 WhoScored rating.
Defensive midfield: Fernandinho (Manchester City) - 8.00 rating
19 tackles and interceptions combined was the third best return of all Premier League players in an October that saw Fernandinho secure man of the match awards against Liverpool and Tottenham. All in all, his performances helped gain a WhoScored rating of 8.00.
Central midfield: Beram Kayal (Brighton) - 7.86 rating
10 tackles and interceptions combined saw the Israeli gain a WhoScored rating of 7.86.
Central midfield: Ross Barkley (Chelsea) - 8.06 rating
The England international had a direct hand in six goals in October, scoring three and assisting three, including a late equaliser in the 2-2 draw with Manchester United, to gain a notable WhoScored rating of 8.06.
Right-wing: Willian (Chelsea) - 7.88 rating
10 key passes was the second best Premier League return in October and was enough to pick up a WhoScored rating of 7.88.
Left wing: Anthony Martial (Manchester United) - 8.10 rating
He netted with four of his six shots on goal, while additional returns of seven key passes and three successful dribbles contributed to a WhoScored rating of 8.10.
Premier League Player of the Month
Striker: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Arsenal) - 8.14 rating
The Premier League player of the month for October with a WhoScored rating of 8.14, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang only started once this month, but it didn’t stop him from scoring five, that more than any other player, and assisting one from his three league outings. He hit the back of the net with his five shots in October as he averaged a goal every 27 minutes, a fine return for the Arsenal star.
