Eberechi Eze named player of the day in the Premier League by Dailysports

On Sunday, May 11, the 36th round of the English Premier League delivered a football feast with five matches on the schedule. Newcastle claimed a crucial victory over Chelsea in the heated battle for a Champions League spot, Nottingham failed to overcome Leicester, while both Manchester United and Tottenham suffered simultaneous home defeats. The main event of the round took place at Anfield, where Liverpool and Arsenal settled for a draw.

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Let’s take a closer look at the clash between Spurs and Crystal Palace. Eberechi Eze netted a brace to secure the win for his team, earning him the title of key figure of the matchday from the Dailysports editorial team.

It’s worth highlighting that the 26-year-old Englishman has emerged as a true leader for the Eagles—scoring five goals in his last four appearances. Over the course of this campaign, the England international has racked up an impressive 13 goals and 11 assists in 40 club matches.

As a reminder, the season’s biggest showdown for Crystal Palace and their star man is set for next Saturday, May 17, when they face Manchester City in the FA Cup final.