Rooney Names Semenyo, Mbeumo, Gyokeres Top PL Players

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has named Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo, his former club's summer signing Bryan Mbeumo, and Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres as his top three Premier League players so far this season, in a selection that notably excluded Manchester City's leading scorer Erling Haaland.

Speaking to Amazon Prime Video Sport ahead of the Premier League's resumption following the international break, Rooney highlighted players who have impressed him with their consistency and contributions beyond just goals. He placed Semenyo first, crediting the Ghana international for maintaining his strong form from the previous campaign. Semenyo has recorded six goals and three assists in 11 appearances for Bournemouth, helping the club stabilize in mid-table. Interest from clubs including Manchester United, Liverpool, and Tottenham has grown, with a reported £65 million release clause active in January.

Rooney ranked Mbeumo second, praising the Cameroonian's impact at Old Trafford despite Manchester United's challenging early season. Mbeumo joined from Brentford in a £70 million deal after scoring 20 Premier League goals last term. This season, he has netted five...