The Premier League’s biggest rocks between the sticks so far this season.
The standard of goalkeeping in the Premier League has taken a boost this season with the arrival of some real class acts adding to the already steady stream of talent that was already there. However, as it stands, three names are already proving to be ahead of the rest, so we have brought you the three names and the corresponding numbers that prove these three are undoubtedly the league’s finest custodians.
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3. Joe Hart – Manchester City
Games: 8
Goals conceded: 8
Clean sheets: 2
Saves to shots: 69%
The England number one has been in decent form so far this term, but it’ll be over the coming weeks where his mettle will really be tested. He has recovered well from a dramatic dip in form last term to highlight exactly why he is one of the best in the country and has risen to the challenge of having a more established deputy pushing for his place behind him.
2. Thibaut Courtois – Chelsea
Games: 9
Goals conceded: 9
Clean sheets: 2
Saves to shots: 71%
The Chelsea youngster is finally back at the club after completing his education with Atletico Madrid. Clearly hungry for more silverware, he has kicked the season off with a bang, displacing the seasoned and decorated veteran Petr Cech to make the Stamford Bridge goalmouth his own. As goalkeepers usually possess tremendous longevity it is exciting to think just how good he could be as he continues to develop.
1. Fraser Forster – Southampton
Games: 9
Goals conceded: 5
Clean sheets: 5
Saves to shots: 76%
The Saints new boy had long been feted to make an impact on the Premier League, and he has done just that already by helping a Southampton side that many thought would struggle to a spot in the top four. He will soon be gunning for Joe Hart’s place in the England national team, and stands a good chance of wrestling it off him. With five clear sheets to his name he is the standout goalkeeper of the Premier League so far.
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