Tune in to the monthly Kings of the Premier League show on Jan 8 on Sky Sports to find out who is crowned King of the Month, brought to you by Budweiser - official beer partner of the Premier League and King of Beers
Friday 18 December 2020 12:03, UK
Sky Sports and Budweiser, the King of Beers, have teamed up to bring you the weekly Power Rankings.
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has soared to the form summit after scoring a sumptuous leveller with two deft touches and netting a second in a sweeping team move during the 3-2 win over Sheffield United.
Burnley stopper Nick Pope edged into runner-up spot after keeping his fourth clean sheet in six league games during a goalless draw at Aston Villa, with Villa captain Jack Grealish slipping six places to No 8.
Everton forward Richarlison (No 3) broke the deadlock during a 2-0 win at Leicester, with Foxes playmaker James Maddison (No 6) tumbling down the rankings as a result.
Liverpool edged Tottenham in a first-against-second clash, with Mohamed Salah (No 4) scoring a defected opener, before Roberto Firmino cancelled out Heung-Min Son's (No 5) breakaway leveller.
Leeds winger Jack Harrison (No 9) climbed into the top 10 with a screamer during a 5-2 win over Newcastle, while West Ham midfielder Tomas Soucek (No 7) and Southampton defender Jan Bednarek (No 10) retained places among the elite performers.
There were eight new table-toppers in the clubs' respective form charts, including Rob Holding (Arsenal), Richarlison, Alphonse Areola (Fulham), Harrison, Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City), Rashford, David McGoldrick (Sheffield United) and Son.
Sky Sports and Budweiser, official partner of the Premier League and King of Beers, have joined forces to bring you the Kings of the Premier League show.
On the back of its resounding success last season, the debate returns to your screens on the first Friday of every month on Sky Sports Premier League.
Sky Sports presenter Adam Smith and two guests will build an ultimate XI from the top-performing players over the past month, pitting stats against gut as they compare data-driven form charts with Kings of the Match fan votes.
"This show really is the perfect way to pick the team of the month," according to Smithy. "It's never easy picking a dream XI, so let the debate commence."
The show's best bits will play out across Sky Sports' YouTube and the partnership will also deliver the weekly Power Ranking articles every Tuesday on the Sky Sports website and apps.
The third episode aired on Friday, December 4, with repeats on-demand, and the show will run throughout the first four months of the Premier League season.
Do the Premier League's statistical leaders make the cut in this month's XI, or do the fans' favourites earn starting berths? Tune in to Sky Sports Premier League to find out...
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