Premier League Workforce of the Week
Right here is our staff of the week from the weekend’s Premier League motion, with some star performers included from Liverpool, Brighton and Manchester Metropolis.
Week 10 of the 2025/26 Premier League season was one full of targets and supplied huge wins for groups on the high and close to the underside of the standings.
The three factors and bragging rights went to Chelsea of their London derby with Spurs on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with a 1-0 win for the Blues.
Champions Liverpool acquired again to profitable methods after a four-game dropping streak within the Premier League with a 2-0 win over in-form Aston Villa at Anfield, whereas Manchester United’s profitable streak was delivered to an finish with 2-2 draw at Nottingham Forest.
Arsenal proceed to set the tempo after a regulation 2-0 win at Burnley, whereas Manchester Metropolis are attempting to hold on the Gunners’ coat-tails after a 3-1 house win over Bournemouth on Sunday.
Goalkeeper – Giorgi Mamardashvili (Liverpool)
Liverpool wanted an enormous efficiency to cease the rot in opposition to Villa and keeper Giorgi Mamardashvili was considered one of their standout gamers.
Making just a few good saves, together with a deflected effort from Matty Money that was heading for the top-right nook, Mamardashvili confirmed why he could be a dependable backup to Alisson for Reds boss Arne Slot.
Defender – Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool)
In entrance of Mamardashvili, Virgil van Dijk additionally stood up underneath the highlight after latest criticism within the media levelled at his management and efficiency.
The Dutchman was a rock on the again and helped the Reds safe a confidence-boosting clear sheet.
Defender – Mats Wieffer (Brighton)
One among three Brighton gamers to make the staff of the week following their 3-0 thrashing of Leeds United, Mats Wieffer makes the minimize for Gameweek 10.
Offering an help on the finish of the good staff transfer, Wieffer was desperate to get ahead and assist his staff within the closing third, whereas additionally preserving a clear sheet in opposition to the toothless guests.
Defender – Gabriel (Arsenal)
One other week and one other clear sheet for Arsenal, led by their defensive talisman Gabriel.
Burnley did not register a single shot on course at Turf Moor, partly all the way down to the supremely constant defensive efforts of Brazilian centre-back Gabriel.
Defender – Nico O’Reilly (Manchester Metropolis)
Manchester Metropolis loved day in opposition to Bournemouth on the Etihad on Sunday, profitable 3-1, and it was one other memorable sport for defender Nico O’Reilly.
The 20-year-old acquired on the scoresheet on the hour mark to attain Metropolis’s third purpose of the sport which capped off a formidable efficiency from the teen.
Midfielder – Rayan Cherki (Manchester Metropolis)
Offering two assists for a sure Norwegian purpose machine, Rayan Cherki additionally impressed for Metropolis in opposition to the Cherries on the weekend.
At all times searching for that by means of ball, Cherki is rising in artistic stature in the course of the park for Pep Guardiola’s facet.
Midfielder – Casemiro (Manchester United)
Casemiro has began to develop in affect for Manchester United and though he couldn’t assist them over the road with a win on Saturday, the Brazilian nonetheless carried out effectively for the Pink Devils within the 2-2 draw at Nottingham Forest.
Scoring the opening purpose of the sport, it was one other robust show from the veteran midfielder.
Midfielder – Lucas Paqueta (West Ham)
It’s been a troublesome begin to the season for West Ham however they picked up three huge factors on Sunday due to a 3-1 win over Newcastle.
Having gone behind early, Lucas Paqueta helped the Hammers rally when he scored the equaliser within the thirty fifth minute. It was an authoritative efficiency from the Brazilian as he performed a key function in his facet’s victory on the London Stadium.
Midfielder – Yankuba Minteh (Brighton)
A continuing risk in opposition to a Leeds facet who struggled to deal with Brighton’s passing sport, the Seagulls have an actual expertise on their arms in 21-year-old Yankuba Minteh.
Offering an help on the day, the Gambian winger is absolutely deserving of his place within the staff of the week.
Midfielder – Diego Gomez (Brighton)
Bagging a brace of targets in opposition to Daniel Farke’s facet, Diego Gomez may have scored extra in opposition to Leeds on Saturday.
A participant hungry for targets and an actual hazard within the field, Gomez additionally makes the minimize.
Striker – Erling Haaland (Manchester Metropolis)
Effectively who else actually?
It was one other weekend to recollect for Erling Haaland as he scored two in opposition to Bournemouth to take the Metropolis striker’s tally to 13 for the season already.
Prolific in one-on-one conditions, Haaland seems to be to be firmly on the right track to interrupt his personal Premier League report of 36 targets in a single season.