Premier League Crew of the Week
Week 22 of the 2025/26 Premier League season was a constructive one for groups on the incorrect finish of the desk, whereas Arsenal edged right into a seven-point lead on the prime of the standings.
Not one of the backside 5 within the desk suffered defeats, with West Ham and Leeds United selecting up necessary wins of their bid to keep away from the drop.
In the meantime, on the prime, Arsenal had been held to a goalless draw at Nottingham Forest, however Manchester Metropolis’s defeat in opposition to arch-rivals United and Aston Villa’s 1-0 loss to Everton, meant the Gunners now sit seven factors clear on the prime.
Right here is our staff of the week for Gameweek 22.
Goalkeeper – Jordan Pickford (Everton)
Everton secured an enormous three factors away at Aston Villa and keeper Jordan Pickford was instrumental within the 1-0 victory within the West Midlands.
The England worldwide made 5 saves over the course of the sport and dealt confidently with a late onslaught from the Villans to protect Everton’s clear sheet.
Defender – Diogo Dalot (Manchester United)
With Man Utd producing the efficiency of the weekend to beat rivals Metropolis 2-0 within the derby, Diogo Dalot is considered one of 5 Pink Devils stars to make this staff of the week.
Holding Metropolis’s harmful vast gamers quiet at Outdated Trafford, Dalot did loads of unseen work to assist contribute to the United victory, in addition to a clear sheet in opposition to Pep Guardiola’s males.
Defender – Lisandro Martinez (Manchester United)
United appear a special animal with Lisandro Martinez on the sphere and the Argentinian was his combative finest within the electrical ambiance at Outdated Trafford.
With 10 defensive contributions over the course of the sport and being a number one determine within the United backline, Martinez impressed in Michael Carrick’s first match as interim boss.
Defender – Pascal Struijk (Leeds United)
Leeds picked up three priceless factors at Elland Street as they scored a 91st-minute winner to beat Fulham in West Yorkshire.
Clear sheets have eluded Daniel Farke’s aspect at house this season, however Pascal Struijk made 11 defensive contributions to assist the Whites preserve the Londoners at bay and land a sixth win of the Premier League season.
Defender – Emerson Palmieri (West Ham)
West Ham earned a memorable 2-1 win away at Tottenham, with Emerson Palmieri impressing down the left-hand aspect.
The Italy worldwide was stable defensively and labored tirelessly down the flank to assist the Hammers decide up three essential factors and the bragging rights at Spurs.
Midfielder – Casemiro (Manchester United)
Man Utd’s Brazilian midfielder Casemiro rolled again the years with a dominant show in the midst of the park in opposition to Man Metropolis.
The 33-year-old broke up play relentlessly, accomplished 91% of his passes and was unlucky to not get on the scoresheet in opposition to the Cityzens.
Midfielder – Cole Palmer (Chelsea)
Cole Palmer has missed a big chunk of the season already, however he confirmed simply how necessary he’s for Chelsea by scoring of their 2-0 win at house to Brentford.
Palmer netted from the penalty spot, created a number of probabilities and was the Blues’ most harmful participant all through at Stamford Bridge.
Midfielder – Ethan Ampadu (Leeds United)
A talismanic chief for Leeds, skipper Ethan Ampadu produced one other commanding show in the midst of the park in opposition to Fulham.
Offering the cross for Lukas Nmecha’s late winner, Ampadu was instrumental in serving to his aspect recover from the road on Saturday.
Midfielder – Enzo Le Price (Sunderland)
Sunderland loved an enormous 2-1 win over Crystal Palace on the Stadium of Gentle, with Enzo Le Price pulling the strings in midfield.
The Frenchman scored the equaliser for the Black Cats within the thirty third minute, dictated play and constantly discovered pockets of area between the traces for the hosts in opposition to the Eagles.
Midfielder – Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)
Linking up effectively with Bryan Mbeumo and offering the help for Man Utd’s opening aim of the sport, Bruno Fernandes was in impressed kind within the derby.
The Portuguese playmaker had a aim dominated out for offside on a day he shone underneath Carrick’s management.
Striker – Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United)
Scoring that essential opening aim from Fernandes’ help, Bryan Mbeumo loved his first expertise of a Manchester Derby.
Making a welcome return after AFCON responsibility in latest weeks, Mbeumo confirmed why the Pink Devils splashed the money to signal him over the summer season.