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Premier League overrated XI: Saka, Van de Ven, Fernandes, Foden, Wharton

Including Bruno Fernandes and Bukayo Saka, here is our Premier League overrated XI…

By Jason Soutar · Football 365

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 5:47 AM

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Jason Soutar compiled a Premier League XI of players he considers overrated, including Bukayo Saka and Bruno Fernandes.
Football365 labeled Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven the captain of the overrated lineup due to defensive flaws.
The writer argues Manchester City attacker Phil Foden fails to influence matches consistently when his team struggles.

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Writing for Football365, Jason Soutar selected an opinion-based lineup of the Premier League's most overrated players. His selections include Bukayo Saka, Micky van de Ven, Bruno Fernandes, Phil Foden, and Adam Wharton, arguing their public perception exceeds their actual contributions.

Soutar criticized Tottenham defender Van de Ven for relying excessively on pace, while claiming Arsenal has run Saka into the ground. He also questioned Fernandes' leadership at Manchester United and scrutinized Foden's England record, alongside inclusions for Chelsea's Emi Martinez and Levi Colwill.

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Premier League overrated XI: Saka, Van de Ven, Fernandes, Foden, Wharton

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