EPL 2016/17: SK Turning Point, 7 moments/performances from gameweek 26

#2 Defensive bedrock: Idrissa Gueye

Match: Everton vs. Sunderland

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 25: Idrissa Gueye of Everton (L) celebrates scoring his sides first goal with Ross Barkley of Everton (R) during the Premier League match between Everton and Sunderland at Goodison Park on February 25, 2017 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images) — *Gueye celebrates scoring his team’s opening goal against Sunderland*

Idrissa ‘Gana’ Gueye chose the perfect time to put his name on the score-sheet for the first time in Everton colours in the Merseyside club’s game against Sunderland at Goodison.

The Toffees midfielder continued his run into the box and volleyed in a superb, low cross from the impressive Seamus Coleman.

Gueye was also rock solid in the centre of the park, winning challenges and regaining possession with his typical calmness and skill. With this showing, he became the first player across the top five leagues in Europe to reach the milestone of 100 tackles won this season.

Honourable mentions: Mamadou Sakho (vs. Sunderland), Jordan Pickford (vs. Crystal Palace), Ben Foster (vs. Bournemouth), Kasper Schmeichel and Wilfred Ndidi (vs. Liverpool)