Premier League Awards – Terrific Thiago, Reed’s rocket

Our Premier League awards honour one of the best – and worst – of the weekend motion, that includes Arsenal’s title race lead and Harrison Reed’s rocket.

Second of the Week

Is that this the second that swings the title race irreversibly in Arsenal’s favour? After The Gunners had overwhelmed Bournemouth to increase their lead on the high of the desk, Arsenal acquired a last-gasp favour from London rivals Chelsea.

Enzo Fernandez bundled in a 94th-minute equaliser for managerless Chelsea at Manchester Metropolis, a outcome that leaves Arsenal six clear on the summit, after consecutive attracts for the Residents.

Very not often will an Enzo Fernandez last-minute purpose be celebrated so wildly in north London 😬 pic.twitter.com/ADabdVFasu

— ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) January 4, 2026

Arsenal have been down this street earlier than, however there’s a rising feeling this season may simply be completely different.

A conflict with champions Liverpool in midweek might be a passing of the torch.

Participant of the Week

Brentford’s recruitment workforce must be studied relating to signing strikers.

The Bees helped within the growth of Ollie Watkins and Ivan Toney from Soccer League forwards to England internationals, whereas Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa joined as unknown portions earlier than being bought for a mixed £127m final summer time.

Now, it’s the flip of Igor Thiago. The Brazilian’s first season was decimated by a long-term knee concern however he’s making up for misplaced time now.

Igor Thiago with some souvenirs to take house. pic.twitter.com/SoUnPsXVlJ

— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) January 4, 2026

Thiago tormented Everton on Sunday, scoring a hat-trick because the Bees ran riot at Hill Dickinson Stadium. He’s by no means been capped by Brazil at any stage however he’s making a robust case for a World Cup spot.

Objective of the Week

The Objective of the Week and, fairly potential, the purpose of the season. Harrison Reed had scored simply three objectives in his earlier 126 Premier League appearances and none since April 2023.

On as a late substitute for Fulham this weekend, Reed had simply two touches. One to set himself, and one other to attain this stunner. Targets of any form, by no means thoughts 97-th minute equalisers, don’t come a lot better.

90+7. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/LJWPQPuTXC

— Fulham Soccer Membership (@FulhamFC) January 4, 2026

Stat of the Week

Nuno Espirito Santo is commonly cited as a defensive supervisor, however the tactical traits he’s constructed a fame on have abandoned him of late.

The Portuguese coach seems on the brink at WestHam, after his facet’s 3-0 loss at beforehand winless Wolves.

Nuno has now gone 26 video games with no clear sheet throughout spells at Nottingham Forest and West Ham. He must get again to fundamentals – and shortly.

26 – Following Wolves’ opener at Molineux, the one supervisor on an extended run with no clear sheet than Rob Edwards (25) within the Premier League is Nuno Espírito Santo (26). Determined. pic.twitter.com/ufD1j4HoIv

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) January 3, 2026

Per week to overlook for…

David Moyes. Every time Everton look like gaining some momentum, there’s a setback few noticed coming.

After a powerful away day at Nottingham Forest in midweek, the Blues had been overwhelmed badly by Brentford on house soil.

The way of the loss will really feel all too acquainted for Moyes, following complete reverses towards Newcastle and Tottenham at Hill Dickinson earlier within the marketing campaign.

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— . (@ITalkEverton) January 4, 2026

Moyes is working with a threadbare squad, however he’ll really feel let down by senior names. James Tarkowski and Michael Keane particularly had no reply for the excellent Igor Thiago.

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