Newcastle have made a fairly solid start to the 2023-24 Premier League season with 13 points from their opening eight league matches. After losing three of their opening four games, Eddie Howe’s side have bounced back by picking up 10 points out of the last 12 available.
The Magpies also boast the joint-best goal difference in the division so far, helped by a 5-1 win against Aston Villa and a record 8-0 away win at Sheffield United.
There have also been several impressive individuals for Newcastle so far this season. Anthony Gordon has made an impact under Howe on the left wing with two goals, two assists and two penalty wins in seven matches so far while right-back Kieran Trippier continues to raise the bar with five assists and the most chances created of any player in the division so far this season.
With that, it is perhaps no surprise to see the pair named in the WhoScored team of the season so far. WhoScored rates players in every match based on a series of statistical contributions and factors to determine their level of performance out of 10.
Every player in the league has been rated in every match they have played with the players with the highest average rating in each position named in the best XI of the season so far by WhoScored.
Here is the team of the season so far according to WhoScored...
5. LB: Andy Robertson (Liverpool) - 7.11
Robertson is the highest rated left-back in the Premier League so far this season. He has scored once in eight matches for Liverpool. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images
6. CM: Rodri (Manchester City) - 7.62
Despite a red card and subsequent suspension, Rodri still ranks among the highest rated players in the Premier League so far this season. His two goals, one assists and 95% passing accuracy are key contributors to his rating. | Getty
7. CM: James Ward-Prowse (West Ham) - 7.53
Ward-Prowse has made a positive impact since his arrival at West Ham and has already contributed with two goals and three assists from midfield. | Getty Images
8. AM: James Maddison (Tottenham Hotspur) - 7.76
Maddison is the Premier League player of the season so far according to the WhoScored ratings. He has contributed two goals and five assists since his arrival from Leicester City. | Getty Images