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Here’s the weekend’s worst XI according to WhoScored ratings.
GK: Ben Foster – 4.95
It wasn’t a vintage weekend for Premier League goalkeepers. Martin Dubravka conceded five and rated even lower (4.95), while Edouard Mendy (5.55) was as shaky as his Chelsea defence while Brentford bagged four at Stamford Bridge. For a visiting goalkeeper at Anfield, Foster had a relatively quiet afternoon, which doesn’t impress WhoScored‘s algorithm, though Liverpool’s opener was attributed to his error when the Watford stopper went full Superman only for Diogo Jota to nip in first to settle the hosts’ nerves.
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RB: Javier Maquillo – 5.78
Manquillo’s performance spares Cesar Azpilicueta (5.88) a shift at right-back in this week’s worst XI. The Newcastle defender was hooked before the hour mark but only after he fell asleep at the back post to allow Matt Doherty to ghost in for Tottenham’s second.
CB: Thiago Silva – 5.64
Brentford’s forward movement made the Brazilian veteran look like an out-of-depth rookie while Thomas Tuchel used a back four. Silva looked more comfortable as part of a three but by then the damage was done. The 37-year-old managed not a single tackle, clearance, interception or block.
CB: Michael Keane – 5.01
The centre-back was