After helping Fulham secure historic victory against Chelsea, Bassey cracks BBC's PL TOTW

Calvin Bassey has been included in BBC's Premier League Team of the Week for gameweek 18 following his outstanding performance during Fulham's 2-1 win against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea opened the scoring through Cole Palmer, but goals from super subs Harry Wilson and Rodrigo Muniz secured a historic victory for the Cottagers, defeating their West London rivals at Stamford Bridge for the first time in the Premier League era.

Bassey came close to scoring a spectacular goal 26 minutes into the first half but Chelsea's Robert Sánchez thwarted his effort.

The Nigeria international had dribbled from his own half before unleashing a low shot that the Spanish goalkeeper saved.

Premier League leaders Liverpool have contributed two players to Troy Deeney's Team of the Week, in the shape of Curtis Jones and Cody Gakpo.

Newcastle United have three representatives, namely Joelinton, Anthony Gordon and Alexander Isak.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka (West Ham), Pervis Estupinan (Brighton), Murillo (Nottingham Forest), Matheus Cunha (Wolves) and Matz Sels (Nottingham Forest) complete the Best XI.

Against Chelsea, Bassey amassed 103 touches, more than any other player on the pitch, and registered one shot on target.

Fulham's number 3 won two fouls, completed a game-high 96.5% of his passes, and registered two successful take-ons.

His three interceptions were unmatched by any other player, and he also recorded one tackle and two clearances.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

Photo Credit: fulhamfc.com

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