We are three games in to the 2024/25 English Premier League campaign and we take a closer look at some of the most underperforming players so far from the opening fixtures.
Whether it is players who had impressive campaigns last term or new signings who were expected to hit the ground running, there have been a haul of players who have not quite lived up to expectations so far this season.
Ollie Watkins, Aston Villa
Ollie Watkins netted 19 times and chipped in with 13 assists last term in the league, but he has failed to score in the opening three games this term and has missed four big chances.
The English striker impressed at the recent Euros, so expectations were high, but he has failed to impress so far whilst achieving an average WhoScored rating of 6.15.
Joshua Zirkzee, Manchester United
Manchester United acquired Zirkzee in the summer for nearly £40 million and judging by his performances so far he is far from looking like the answer to United’s problems.
The Dutch forward was particularly poor against Liverpool at the weekend, where he got booked and achieved a WhoScored rating of just 5.44.
Christopher Nkunku, Chelsea
After being injured for the majority of last season, many had tipped Nkunku to be a real star for Chelsea this campaign, but he has been nothing short of underwhelming so far.
The Frenchman started the opening fixture, but after a poor performance he was dragged and then has not been given the nod in the starting XI since.
Jordan Pickford, Everton
Pickford was the saviour for Everton last season as he guided them to safety in the Premier League, but he has had a poor start to this campaign.
England’s number one was at fault for one of the goals against Tottenham Hotspur and has achieved an average WhoScored rating so far of 5.94 in the opening three games.
Marcus Rashford, Manchester United
Rashford had a poor 2023/24 campaign for United where he scored just seven league goals and disappointingly, this form has continued this term.
The English winger has failed to contribute with any goals or assists so far, and his performances have been way below poor, especially in the recent fixture against Liverpool.
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