Prem’s Mr Populars
MATCH takes a look at every club’s FANS’ FAVOURITE and what makes them so loved by their side’s supporters!
ARSENAL BUKAYO SAKA
He was a huge Arsenal supporter growing up and joined the club’s academy when he was just seven years old. He’s one of their own!
He’s the most exciting youngster at the club right now and was their Player of the Season in 2020-21! Whenever he turns out for The Three Lions, it’s a massive source of pride for The Gunners’ supporters! POPULARITY: 92
ASTON VILLA EMILIANO MARTINEZ
He saved a penalty on his debut last season and equalled the club’s record for most clean sheets in a single Premier League campaign! He was named Aston Villa Supporters’ Player of the Season at the end of 2020-21. They love him! In August he made them really happy by saying, “I love everything about Aston Villa, especially the fans!” POPULARITY: 87
BRENTFORD SERGI CANOS
He scored his first-ever career goal while on loan at The Bees from Liverpool, and won their Goal of the Season back in 2015-16! Canos joined Brentford permanently in 2017 and instantly became a fans’ favourite for coming back! He finished 2020-21 with a career high for goals and then bagged their first-ever goal in the Prem! POPULARITY: 82
BURNLEY DWIGHT MCNEIL
Just a week after being released by Man. United as a teenager, McNeil was snapped up by Burnley’s academy back in 2014!
The flying winger signed a new long-term contract in October 2020, despite tons of top clubs sniffing around! He recently made his 100th Premier League appearance for The Clarets, at just 21 years old. Wow! POPULARITY: 85
BRIGHTON LEWIS DUNK
The centre-back was born in Brighton and has spent his entire career at the club – playing over 345 games for them in all competitions! He’s been a crucial part of The Seagulls’ rise from a League One side to an established Prem club! He was made the club captain in 2019-20 and was named the Players’ Player of the Season in 2020-21! POPULARITY: 90
CHELSEA N’GOLO KANTE
The France midfielder always gives 100% for his side, with his work rate one of the best in the world! He’s one of the nicest footballers on the planet and once spent a night playing FIFA with a group of fans! He was Chelsea’s Man of the Match in both Champions League semi-finals and then in the final against Man. City in 2020-21. Hero! POPULARITY: 95
CRYSTAL PALACE EBERECHI EZE
The silky dribbler has only been at the club since 2020, but he’s made a big impression on Eagles fans! The 23-year-old midfield sensation scored a sick solo strike against Sheffield United in 2020-21, winning their Goal of the Season! He was handed Palace’s iconic No. 10 shirt, worn by the likes of Ian Wright and Yannick Bolasie in the past! POPULARITY: 80
LEEDS KALVIN PHILLIPS
Phillips was born in Leeds and joined their academy when he was 14 years old! He’s risen through their ranks! England’s 2020-21 Player of the Year has already played over 200 games for Leeds in all competitions! Whites supporters have given him the nickname “The Yorkshire Pirlo” for his awesome displays in recent seasons. They adore him! POPULARITY: 90
EVERTON SEAMUS COLEMAN
The 32-year-old Everton legend has been at the club since 2009, after he joined from Sligo Rovers! He cost The Toffees just £60,000, so he’s been one of the biggest bargains in Premier League history! Coleman became their club captain in 2019 and signed a new contract in July to keep him at the club until the end of 2022-23. Class! POPULARITY: 89
LEICESTER JAMIE VARDY
Vards signed for
Leicester from nonleague side Fleetwood in
2012 for around £1 million! He scored in a record 11 matches in a row in 2015-16 and was the Prem Player of the Season in the club’s title-winning season! He became the oldest player to win the Golden Boot in 2019-20 and is always “having a party” with fans! POPULARITY: 98
LIVERPOOL TRENT ALEXANDER-ARNOLD
The Liverpool-born local lad joined the club’s academy when he was just six years old, so he’s definitely another one of their own!
The 2019-20 Young Player of the Year played a huge part in their epic CL and PL-winning campaigns!
His quick corner against Barcelona in 2019 is one of the club’s most iconic moments in recent history! POPULARITY: 94
MAN. CITY PHIL FODEN
Foden’s been a massive Man. City fan all his life and joined the club when he was four years old! He worked his way through the academy and became the youngestever player to win the Premier League. Hero!
He’s already said that he wants to spend his entire career at the club, which would be mega loyal! POPULARITY: 93
MAN. UNITED MARCUS RASHFORD
The Manchester-born forward joined Man. United’s academy when he was seven years old! He busted net on his Champions League, Europa League, Premier League and League Cup debuts for the club!
He does tons of work off the field with charities to help underprivileged and vulnerable children. Hero! POPULARITY: 99
NEWCASTLE ALLAN SAINT-MAXIMIN
Newcastle’s No.10 joined on a six-year contract in the summer of 2019!
Every game, he gets the Magpies fans on their feet with his mind-boggling footwork and phenomenal flair. He’s great fun to watch! He’s always up for a laugh on social media as well, and interacts loads with followers across his channels – not many players do that! POPULARITY: 88
NORWICH TEEMU PUKKI
He joined The Canaries on a free transfer from Brondby in 2018, so he’s proven to be a top bargain! The Finland striker was named Championship Player of the Season in 2018-19 after firing Norwich to the Premier League! Another 26 league goals last season made sure Daniel Farke’s side returned straight back to the Prem! POPULARITY: 86
SOUTHAMPTON JAMES WARD-PROWSE
Don’t shout about it, but JWP was a Portsmouth fan as a kid! Now he’s defo Saints through and through! Ward-Prowse joined the club’s academy when he was eight years old and has never played for anyone else! The free-kick king became club captain in 2020 and hasn’t missed a minute of PL footy for over two seasons. Wowzers! POPULARITY: 91
TOTTENHAM HEUNG MIN-SON
Sonny has become a club legend since joining in 2015, and extended his deal to 2025 to show his loyalty! The forever-smiling forward won the Puskas Goal of the Year in 2020 for his stunning solo goal against Burnley in London! When he scores, fans sing, “Nice one Sonny, nice one Son, nice one Sonny, now score another one!” POPULARITY: 93
WEST HAM MICHAIL ANTONIO
Antonio signed for West Ham in 2015 and has played at right-back, right wing-back and as a striker! He pleased Hammers fans by scoring the first-ever goal by a visiting player at Spurs’ new ground! His wicked brace against Leicester in August made him the club’s all-time top Premier League goalscorer. He’s in their history books! POPULARITY: 89
WATFORD BEN FOSTER
The 38-year-old is in his second spell at The Hornets, although he’s no longer a guaranteed starter! He’s really well known for his banter and being a super popular and talkative member of the squad!
His cool YouTube channel, the Cycling GK, gives fans an insight into life at the club they wouldn’t normally get. It’s defo worth checking out! POPULARITY: 84
WOLVES RAUL JIMENEZ
He became the club’s record signing in 2019 and was named the Players’ Player of the Season!
Jimenez became the Wolves player with the most goals scored in a single Prem campaign in 2019-20, and their all-time top scorer in the Premier League!
His class ‘Si Senor’ chant is always one of the most common to hear at Molineux! POPULARITY: 87