Premier League Team of the Weekend as Man Utd & Arsenal star

Our Premier League Workforce of the Weekend celebrates the best performers of the previous two days, with Man Utd, Arsenal and Crystal Palace stars that includes prominently in our lineup.

Premier League Workforce of the Weekend:

GK: Martin Dubravka – Burnley

While you’re scrapping in your life on the backside finish of the Premier League desk, you want your goalkeeper to bail you out every so often. Martin Dubravka did simply that for Burnley this weekend as they beat relegation rivals Leeds United at Turf Moor.

Lesley Ugochukwu and Loum Tchaouna obtained the targets, however Dubravka pulled off 4 saves whereas conserving a uncommon clear sheet for the Clarets.

RB: Reece James – Chelsea

Chelsea‘s defence regarded fairly ropey in opposition to Nottingham Forest, however Reece James was again to his sensible greatest on the Metropolis Floor, coming away with a objective, help and clear sheet.

Good morning, Blues. 💙#CFC | #NFOCHE pic.twitter.com/AscPBMhPTq

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) October 19, 2025

This was an especially aggressive spot within the lineup given the performances of Nordi Mukiele and Daniel Munoz for Sunderland and Crystal Palace respectively.

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CB: Harry Maguire – Man Utd

Why did Manchester United trouble spending £74m on a brand new striker once they have already got Harry Maguire? Not for the primary time in his profession ‘Slabhead’ scored a dramatic late winner for the Purple Devils as they beat Liverpool away for the primary time since 2016.

Arne Slot’s males bombarded the United defence within the second half and though United did concede, Maguire was an absolute behemoth on the again, making eight clearances and 4 recoveries.

Harry Maguire with a MASSIVE header to ship the away finish wild! 😱 pic.twitter.com/moUtr2aDsj

— Sky Sports activities Premier League (@SkySportsPL) October 19, 2025

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CB: Gabriel Magalhães – Arsenal

Having dropped factors at Craven Cottage final season, it was crucial that Arsenal shut out Fulham on Saturday. Gabriel was essential to that effort, making 9 clearances, one restoration and successful six aerial duels, whereas he additionally supplied the help for Leandro Trossard’s successful objective.

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LB: Trai Hume – Sunderland

Not solely did Trai Hume contribute to Sunderland‘s clear sheet in an enormous win over Wolves, the Northern Eire worldwide was a menace in assault too. He supplied the help for Mukiele’s opener and hit the woodwork on a superb day for the younger man.

A primary Premier League objective for Nordi Mukiele 😍🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/zxf06qTvd0

— Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC) October 18, 2025

CM: Bruno Fernandes – Man Utd

That help for Maguire’s winner was a factor of magnificence, however Bruno Fernandes was additionally glorious on the opposite facet of the ball in opposition to Liverpool. He made 5 recoveries, two clearances and received two tackles whereas seemingly overlaying each blade of grass. He regarded shattered by the top, illustrating the extent of effort he put in.

On high of that, Fernandes created three possibilities and made 12 passes into the ultimate third. His new deeper position has not dulled his impression for United.

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CM: Boubacar Kamara – Aston Villa

Comeback wins on the highway usually are not simple to return by. Though Boubacar Kamara didn’t register an involvement in both of Aston Villa‘s targets in opposition to Spurs, he performed an important position within the last end result.

The Frenchman was a complete workhorse in midfield, successful 14 duels, 5 tackles and making 5 recoveries. He was additionally adept at relieving stress for his facet, finishing seven passes into the ultimate third and successful 4 fouls, essentially the most of any participant on the pitch.

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RW: Bukayo Saka – Arsenal

One other stellar show from Bukayo Saka, who torched left-back Ryan Sessegnon on quite a few events. It’s confounding how he didn’t come away with at the very least one help in opposition to Fulham, having created six possibilities on the day.

Except for that, Saka accomplished essentially the most dribbles (6), received essentially the most duels (14) and was essentially the most fouled participant (5 instances) within the match. The Cottagers couldn’t get a grip on him.

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Lw: Cody Ga – Liverpool

Cody Gakpo could have nightmares about that missed likelihood late on at Anfield, however no Liverpool participant got here away from the United defeat with extra credit score than him. His equaliser was well-deserved after hitting the woodwork 3 times; on one other day he would have had a hatful of targets.

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CF: Erling Haaland – Man Metropolis

At this price Erling Haaland is changing into a everlasting fixture in our Workforce of the Weekend. The Manchester Metropolis striker had the fewest touches (29) of any participant within the win over Everton, however he obtained the 2 most essential ones to attain the one targets of the sport.

Haaland nearly pipped Brighton’s Danny Welbeck and Eli Junior Kroupi of Bournemouth, each of whom additionally braced on the weekend.

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CF: Jean-Philippe Mateta – Crystal Palace

In case you’ve ever questioned if it’s attainable to attain a hat-trick and nonetheless come away from a match disenchanted, then Jean-Philippe Mateta eliminated any doubt. This isn’t how the French striker would have favored to emulate compatriot Kylian Mbappe, who famously misplaced a World Cup last regardless of scoring three targets in opposition to Argentina.

The stakes in a Saturday 3pm kickoff in opposition to Bournemouth are only a wee bit smaller than that, however Mateta was no much less disenchanted with himself after lacking an excellent likelihood at successful the match in stoppage time.

The Palace star had solely moments prior put away a penalty to stage issues in a six-goal thriller at Selhurst Park, having earlier poked house from shut vary twice.

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