Will Hughes
CRYEngland
Left
Apr 17, 1995
30
6'1"
163 lb
CM
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Strong in service
Hughes registered five crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 1-0 win against Brighton. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 17th minute.
Analysis: Even though Hughes didn't get an assist, he was accurate with his crosses and kept Crystal Palace's attack moving. He has a good chance to get an assist if he keeps up this efficiency and volume against Burnley, a team which has given up 49 goals in 25 EPL games this season.
Brillant two ways outing
Hughes registered four shots (zero on goal) in Sunday's 2-0 loss versus Newcastle United.
Analysis: Hughes was Palace's most consistent presence in midfield and twice went close to giving them the lead. He worked a neat one-two with Yeremy Pino and sent a low effort just wide late in the first half. In stoppage time before the break, he again arrived from deep and prodded narrowly wide. Hughes attempted four shots, a season high for the midfielder after contributing to 10 shots across 16 games prior to that outing. Hughes was also brilliant in defense, contributing to season highs with five tackles and two interceptions. The midfielder has now started the last four games for the Eagles, and that outing will likely confirm him in that role moving forward.
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