Premier League weekly awards: Bailey shines; United’s Fernandes problem
by Oliver Connolly from US news | The Guardian on (#6JXVV)
From Aston Villa's maestro to Burnley's woes, we hand out honors (and dishonors) from the top-flight weekend
Aston Villa's Leon Bailey was in the middle of all that was right and good about his team's 4-2 win over Nottingham Forest. Bailey finished with a goal and two assists, tormenting the left side of Forest's defence.
They have conceded more shots than any side this season other than Sheffield United.
They have conceded more shots in February than Manchester City have all season.
They rank 13th in goals per game.
They've scored the eighth fewest goals in open play.
They've been outscored in the expected goals tally in open play.
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