Chelsea's Romeo Lavia has been crowned Premier League Player of the Matchweek for Matchweek 9 after delivering a commanding midfield performance as the Blues returned to winning ways with a 2-0 victory over Manchester United.

The Belgian dominated both on and off the ball, making 23 defensive contributions, including 14 ball recoveries. He also completed 16 line-breaking passes and won 78 per cent of his duels. 

Lavia's defensive and creative qualities were both showcased in a brilliant moment when he registered an assist. He expertly broke up an attack by winning the ball from Man Utd's Bryan Mbeumo before quickly playing a pass into team-mate Morgan Rogers, who went on to score a stunning solo goal.

Watch Lavia's Matchweek 9 highlights

Lavia earned 35 per cent of the votes from Premier League fans and becomes the third Chelsea player to claim the award this season, following the successes of team-mates Cole Palmer (MW1) and Jordan Henderson (MW6).

The other nominees this week were Everton's Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Hull City striker Oli McBurnie, Arsenal's Declan Rice, Tottenham Hotspur defender Jan Paul van Hecke and Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen.