2. Riyad Mahrez and Jefferson Montero set for big seasons
Swansea City and Leicester City continued their fantastic start to the new term by defeating Newcastle United and West Ham United respectively.
However, both sides had stand-out players in the wide midfield roles, starting with Swansea‘s Jefferson Montero. The Ecuadorian’s pace and ability to run with the ball had Newcastle right-back Daryl Janmaat all over the place.
So much so that Janmaat received two bookings for two fouls on Montero, ultimately leading to the Dutchman seeing red.
Montero also picked up an assist as he showed his skill to use both feet just as dangerously, as he shifted the ball onto his left before delivering the cross that Andre Ayew headed home for 2-0.
The winger was unlucky not to score himself when he rattled the Magpies‘ post.
On the other hand, Leicester‘s Riyad Mahrez is showing his ability to score goals from a wide position. His goal in the 2-1 win at West Ham was his third of the season, following a brace in the 4-2 victory over Sunderland on the opening day.
Keep an eye out for these two live-wires throughout the season. They both have the positional sense and the ideas on the ball of an ‘old-fashioned’ winger, but their flair makes them a real threat to the opposition.
