LONDON (AP) – There were two first-time winners of The Associated Press Global Football 10 on Tuesday, after a week of shock results.
Borussia Moenchengladbach topped the team vote after its 3-1 victory against Bayern Munich in the German Bundesliga, while Algeria international Riyad Mahrez led the way in the player vote after his hat trick for Leicester in the 3-0 win against Swansea.
Moenchengladbach inflicted the first defeat of the season upon Bayern in the German league, scoring three times in 12 minutes in the second half in an impressive win.
“Borussia Moenchengladbach deserve immense recognition for their win over German Bundesliga juggernaut Bayern Munich,” Jonathan Johnson of beIN Sports USA said. “Andre Schubert’s men did not just beat Bayern, they comprehensively dismantled them and fully deserved their 3-1 win over Pep Guardiola’s side.”
Leicester was second in the team vote after its 3-0 win at home against Swansea continued its impressive form in the Premier League this season and moved it top of the English standings, replacing Manchester City.