{"id":1422452,"date":"2026-01-06T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=features&p=1422452"},"modified":"2026-01-05T19:25:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T19:25:15","slug":"tactical-analysis-bruno-guimaraes-premier-leagues-best","status":"publish","type":"features","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/features\/tactical-analysis-bruno-guimaraes-premier-leagues-best\/","title":{"rendered":"Bruno Guimaraes analysis: Why Newcastle\u2019s talisman is the Premier League\u2019s most complete midfielder"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Football fans will rattle on about the best central midfielder in the Premier League<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arsenal supporters will tell you Declan Rice is the best of the best. Chelsea have Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez to call upon. Ryan Gravenberch has been instrumental for Liverpool<\/a> over the last 18 months. Elliot Anderson and Adam Wharton have been excellent for Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace, respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we’ll cover:<\/h2>
  • Howe’s praise for ‘special player’ Guimaraes<\/a><\/li>
  • How does Guimaraes compare to the Premier League’s best?<\/a><\/li>
  • Guimaraes the master of trades<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    However, in the race for this award, there is only one worthy winner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Howe’s praise for ‘special player’ Guimaraes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Bruno Guimaraes scored his seventh league goal of the season on Sunday. Newcastle huffed and puffed, and finally found a way past Crystal Palace. Guimaraes found the breakthrough in the 71st minute, heading past Dean Henderson. Malick Thiaw added the Magpies\u2019 second seven minutes later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    A 2-0 win over Palace was fully deserved for a Newcastle side that saw first half goals from Anthony Gordon and Joelinton ruled out for offside. On the whole, Guimaraes put in another exceptional all-round performance. Indeed, the 28-year-old also created one chance and completed one tackle. He made three tackles and two interceptions. On and off the ball, the Brazil international excelled. Again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u201cHe is a special player, a special person and a special character,\u201d Newcastle boss Eddie Howe enthused after Sunday\u2019s victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This wasn\u2019t a flash-in-the-pan performance from Guimaraes. No, this was par for the course. To some, Guimaraes is widely regarded as the best midfielder in the Premier League. You\u2019d be hard pressed to find anyone who argues with the assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How does Guimaraes compare to the Premier League’s best?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Using Squawka\u2019s Comparison Matrix<\/a>, we\u2019ve compared Guimaraes with Caicedo, Rice and Gravenberch, three rivals to Guimaraes\u2019 crown. The trio all bring something different to the conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n