Top 5: Premier League Players of the Week

4. Adam Smith (Bournemouth)

Adam Smith scored Bournemouth’s opener at West Brom

After winning the November Goal of the Month award for his stunning strike in a 3-3 home draw with Everton, Smith was once again on the scoresheet, as this time the Cherries won 2-1 away at West Brom.

The right-back cut in expertly from the right flank before firing the ball in low past Boaz Myhill with his left foot from the edge of the area to give the Dorset side their third successive victory.

Throughout the game he was an attacking outlet and his defending was also sound, so much so that it caused James McClean’s frustration to get the better of him as he aggressively cut down Smith and rightly received a straight red card.

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