Lynden Gooch had a fine debut against Manchester City
#4 George Friend
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Friend was a constant attacking threat against Stoke
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It would be impossible for someone who watched Middlesbrough’s game against Stoke to think that George Friend was making his Premier League debut. The second Middlesbrough player on this list, the 28-year-old left back played a major role in Middlesbrough's promotion and he looks to have brought that form into the EPL.
The left back provided a brilliant attacking outlet with his constant runs on the flank and completed more dribbles than any other defender in the league with 5. He also managed several interceptions (4) and blocks to maintain Boro’s stability at the back.
Rating - 7.5/10
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Arvind Sriram
After a brief and undistinguished stint as an electrical engineer, Arvind discovered his true calling was churning out hyperbolic prose about athletes he had never met.
A writer and editor with close to a decade’s experience, Arvind’s work has been published on Sky Sports, the BBC, the Guardian and other leading websites. He has attended multiple Grand Slams on the ground and provided coverage for Super Bowls and the NBA playoffs.
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