Premier League Workforce of the Week
Week 16 of the 2025/26 Premier League season nonetheless has a fixture to play as Manchester United host Bournemouth on Monday, however there have been loads of standout showings on Saturday and Sunday.
There have been extra fascinating video games throughout Gameweek 16, as issues scorching up at each ends of the Premier League desk.
After Saturday and Sunday’s fixtures, listed below are our 11 choices for the top-flight group of the week, with a 4-3-3 formation.
Goalkeeper – Robert Sanchez (Chelsea)
Spanish shot-stopper Sanchez got here in for main criticism final season, with many calling for Chelsea to splash out on a brand new goalkeeper in the summertime.
Enzo Maresca determined to stay with the previous Brighton man, who helped the Blues hold their eighth clear sheet of the marketing campaign, within the 2-0 house win over Everton.
Chelsea at the moment are stage with Arsenal within the clear sheet standings.
Full Again – Nordi Mukiele (Sunderland)
One other group that saved their opponents at bay had been Sunderland, with Nordi Mukiele taking part in a giant half of their 1-0 victory towards rivals Newcastle.
The Frenchman was additionally a menace on the different finish of the pitch, delivering the cross that led to Nick Woltemade heading into his personal internet.
Centre-back – Dan Ballard (Sunderland)
In case you hold a clear sheet towards your native rivals and declare a giant house success, it will appear unfair to not embody two Sunderland defenders.
Dan Ballard continues to be a key participant this season for the Black Cats, with the Northern Eire worldwide successful 4 aerial challenges and virtually scoring with a header on the different finish.
Centre-Again – Murillo (Nottingham Forest)
Having missed final week’s defeat at Everton, Murillo slotted straight again into the Nottingham Forest back-four, of their 3-0 house win over Tottenham.
Spurs managed only one shot on course on the Metropolis Floor and the Brazilian was a key determine in limiting their possibilities in and across the penalty space.
Full again – Matheus Nunes (Man Metropolis)
One other participant who has acquired criticism within the final six months, Nunes has began to make the Metropolis right-back function his personal this season.
The previous Wolves man was a part of a back-four that stopped Crystal Palace from scoring in a 3-0 win, whereas additionally claiming an help for Erling Haaland’s first purpose.
He was so good, it feels unfair to not squeeze him in, albeit at left-back.
Midfielder – Granit Xhaka (Sunderland)
The Swiss star has been a revelation for Sunderland this time period and he offered one other stellar efficiency within the Tyne-Put on derby.
Xhaka pulled the strings in the midst of the park and stopped the likes of Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali from having any affect.
Midfielder – Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa)
It’s now six Premier League wins in a row for Villa and Morgan Rodgers has performed an enormous function of their surge up the desk to 3rd.
The England worldwide scored twice within the 3-2 win at West Ham and that’s now 5 league targets this season.
Midfielder – Phil Foden (Man Metropolis)
Being dropped from the England squad earlier this yr seems to have had a optimistic affect on the Metropolis midfielder, who has now scored seven league targets.
Foden fired in one other cracking left-foot strike to assert the essential second purpose in his facet’s win at Selhurst Park.
Striker – Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Leeds)
It’s now 4 targets within the final 4 Premier League matches for Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who helped hold Leeds United outdoors of the relegation zone.
The previous Everton frontman rose excessive to energy house a header to assist the West Yorkshire outfit accumulate a vital level at Brentford.
Striker – Erling Haaland (Man Metropolis)
One more brace for the Norwegian famous person, who has now scored 17 within the league this season, at a price of a purpose each 81 minutes.
Haaland scored a superb downward header towards Palace earlier than clinching the three factors from the penalty spot.
Striker – Hugo Ekitike (Liverpool)
It’s now 4 league video games with out defeat for Liverpool due to a double from striker Ekitike, who’s now joint third top-scorer with seven targets.
The Frenchman smashed house a first-half volley to present the Reds the lead towards Brighton, earlier than sealing the win with a header from a nook within the second half.