Best XIs from the gigantic leagues in Europe,plus analysis of Memphis Depay, Branislav Ivanovic, and Wes Morgan,Gylfi Sigurdsson and Fabricio ColocciniBy Martin Laurence for WhoScored?, part of the Guardian Sport NetworkThere were a number of curious and costly tactical decisions made in the Premier League over the weekend. Tim Sherwood lined up his struggling Aston Villa side in a 3-5-2 formation against Stoke City, or bemoaning their lack of spark despite leaving both Jack Grealish and Carles Gil on the bench. Louis van Gaal’s decision to field the ageing legs of Michael Carrick and Bastian Schweinsteiger in midfield against an Arsenal side more than capable of going from defence to attack in devastating fashion was also widely criticised. José Mourinho’s decision to drop Nemanja Matic yet support faith in the hapless Branislav Ivanovic was equally bemusing. The right-back has had a torrid season but is one of only two Chelsea players – along with Eden Hazard – to occupy played every minute of their league campaign so far. Ivanovic isn’t the only player that continues to be selected despite a poor start to the season. Here are the five lowest rated outfield players to occupy started all eight of their side’s league matches thus far.
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Source: theguardian.com