5 best-performing U-23 players in the Premier League 2022-23 season so far
The Premier League 2022-23 season has been fascinating so far and has thrown in a few good surprises as well.
The Gunners are the current league leaders with 24 points from their opening nine games while Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea complete the top four spots in the league table.
Southampton, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Leicester City, and Nottingham Forest occupy the bottom four spots in the league standings.
In the opening nine games of the season, several youngsters have performed excellently.
This article will look at the five best-performing U-23 players in the Premier League 2022-23 season so far.
#5 Antony (Manchester United)
The 22-year-old has been clinical in the final third of the pitch since joining the Red Devils from Ajax for โฌ95 million.
Antony has netted three goals in his first three Premier League games for the Red Devils this season.
ANTONY!!!
3 goals in his first 3 consecutive Premier League games for Man Utd, a new record ๐ง๐ท๐ฅ https://t.co/8Y9t33vNmE
The Brazilian became the first-ever Manchester United player to score in his first three Premier League games in the 2-1 win against Everton on Sunday, October 9.
Antony is the first EVER Manchester United player to score in his first three Premier League matches.
What a signing! ๐ https://t.co/UeapTaQfKP
Antony is living up to his price-tag and it will be interesting to see if he remains consistent for the rest of the season.
#4 Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
The Englishman has been one of the brains behind the Gunners' resurgence this season and his presence in attack has helped his team.
The 21-year-old has netted three goals and has registered four assists in nine games in the Premier League this season.
9 Appearances
3 goals
4 assists
Bukayo Saka in the Premier League this season:
๐ 9 Appearances
โฝ 3 goals
๐ ฐ๏ธ 4 assists
Still the Gunnersโ starboy. ๐ https://t.co/qsKxkQCol4
Saka is the second-ever youngest player to reach 20 Premier League goals for the Gunners.
20 - Aged 21 years and 34 days, Bukayo Saka is the second-youngest player to reach 20 Premier League goals for Arsenal, after only Nicolas Anelka (20y 41d). Lion. https://t.co/8a8T6Sg8Uq
Saka remains a vital player for Arsenal in attack and his consistency will help the Gunners in the title race.
#3 Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal)
The Brazilian has been stunning in attack and his contributions this season have helped his team.
The 21-year-old has netted four goals and has registered two assists for Arsenal in the Premier League this season.
9 games
Gabriel Martinelli in the Premier League 22/23:
โ๏ธ9 games
โ๏ธ4 goals
โ๏ธ2 assists
โ๏ธ28 passes per 90
โ๏ธ87% pass accuracy
โ๏ธ2.3 key passes per 90
โ๏ธ4 big chances created
โ๏ธ2.3 successful dribbles per 90
โ๏ธ63% dribble success
He's having a wonderful season! ๐ดโช๏ธ๐ง๐ท https://t.co/FvvG1wkig2
Martinelli's goal in the 3-2 victory against Liverpool on Sunday, October 9 became Arsenal's quickest league goal since October 2011.
58 - Gabriel Martinelli's goal after 58 seconds was Arsenal's quickest in a Premier League home game since October 2011 (Robin van Persie, 29 seconds v Sunderland). Itโs also the quickest goal that Arsenal have ever scored against Liverpool in the Premier League. Flash. https://t.co/fTEqBnxOdq
Martinelli remains a vital player for the Gunners and it will be interesting to see if he maintains his fine-form in the ongoing 2022-23 season.
#2 Phil Foden (Manchester City)
The 22-year-old is arguably one of the best performing attackers in Europesโ top five leagues this season.
Foden has netted six goals and has registered three assists in the Premier League this season.
Phil Foden is cooking. https://t.co/rXcxrtFVpF
The Englishman is now the fastest player ever to reach 50 goals under Pep Guardiola's management, surpassing one of the greatest players in the world, Lionel Messi.
50 - Phil Foden has scored his 50th goal for Manchester City in all competitions. Aged 22 years and 127 days, he is now the youngest player to reach 50 goals under Pep Guardiola, surpassing Lionel Messi (22y 164d). Prodigious. https://t.co/eneis8RfKz
Foden remains a vital player for Manchester City and his consistency could help his team in the title race.
#1 Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
The 22-year-old is arguably the best striker in Europesโ top five leagues this campaign and he's currently the top scorer.
Halland has netted 15 goals and has registered three assists in the Premier League this season.
Erling Haaland being on the scoresheet is ๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ ๐คโฝ๏ธ https://t.co/Yr1dKVMrbl
The Norwegian has netted 20 goals for Manchester City across all competitions this season and he's topping the race for the golden boot in his domestic league.
Erling Haaland already has 20 goals for Manchester City ... and it's only October ๐ https://t.co/EQwkPzVjCa
Haaland remains a key player for Manchester City and his presence and consistency could help his team in winning multiple trophies this season.