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Budweiser Kings of the Match: Matchweek 1

16 Aug 2021

See which players earned the backing of supporters, including West Ham striker Michail Antonio

After the final whistles in the opening Matchweek of 2021/22, thousands of supporters voted to crown their Budweiser Kings of the Match.

Fans across the world have had their say and chosen their top performers via the official Premier League website and app. Here's who came out on top.

BRE

2-0

ARS

Sergi Canos (BRE)

The Spaniard became Brentford's first Premier League goalscorer and earned 44.1 per cent of the vote to win the accolade.

MUN

5-1

LEE

Bruno Fernandes (MUN)

It was a stunning start to the season by Fernandes, who repeatedly ran in behind Leeds United's defence and scored a hat-trick. He gained two thirds of the vote.

BUR

1-2

BHA

Robert Sanchez (BHA)

Fine saves from the Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper helped his team come from behind to defeat Burnley.

CHE

3-0

CRY

Trevoh Chalobah (CHE)

A memorable debut for the centre-back, who marked his maiden Premier League appearance with his first Chelsea goal to seal a 3-0 win over Crystal Palace and gain 71.2 per cent of the vote.

EVE

3-1

SOU

Richarlison (EVE)

The Brazilian scored Everton's equaliser at the start of the second half and set up his strike partner Dominic Calvert-Lewin for their third goal.

LEI

1-0

WOL

Kasper Schmeichel (LEI)

More than half of fans voted for the Leicester City goalkeeper, who made three saves to keep a clean sheet in the 1-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers.

WAT

3-2

AVL

Emmanuel Dennis (WAT)

A goal and an assist on his Premier League debut helped the Watford forward edge out Emiliano Martinez with 30.4 per cent of the votes to the Aston Villa goalkeeper's 30.3 per cent.

NOR

0-3

LIV

Mohamed Salah (LIV)

The Egyptian was at his brilliant best, scoring one goal and creating two more in Liverpool's 3-0 win at Norwich City to claim a huge 91.2 per cent of the vote.

NEW

2-4

WHU

Michail Antonio (WHU)

Antonio scored one and assisted another in West Ham United's win at Newcastle United to equal Paolo Di Canio's club record of 47 Premier League goals.

TOT