Our Premier League Team of the Week is in after the weekend’s action, featuring names from West Ham, Chelsea, and Manchester United.
Goalkeeper: Martin Dubravka – Burnley
A defiant performance from Dubravka extended Burnley’s recent unbeaten run to three games.
The Slovakian shot-stopper made a smart double stop with the game goalless, before excellent saves from Dominic Solanke’s point-blank header and Mathys Tel’s effort kept the Clarets in the game. He could do nothing about either Spurs goal.
Martin Dúbravka made 7 diving saves vs Tottenham, the most by any goalkeeper in a Premier League match this season. 🧤💫 pic.twitter.com/74jtbcEsYD
— WhoScored (@WhoScored) January 25, 2026
Right-back: Matheus Nunes – Manchester City
Manchester City welcomed back Matheus Nunes from his recent absence, and the Portugal international certainly made a difference.
Rampaged up and down the right against his former club and created the opener with a wicked delivery for Omar Marmoush. Pep Guardiola’s conversion of Nunes to full-back has been a success. This was more evidence of that.
Centre-back: James Hill – Bournemouth
Has taken his chance in the Bournemouth team and looks set to stay there. Hill was excellent again in the win over Liverpool, making seven clearances and registering a wonderful assist with a threaded pass for Alex Jimenez to score.
In addition to his defensive game, Hill’s long throws have become a real weapon for the Cherries. His late launch caused the chaos for Bournemouth’s winner against Liverpool.
Centre-back: Harry Maguire – Manchester United
Harry Maguire might just be playing himself towards a new contract. The defender’s deal is due to expire in the summer, but he looks like Manchester United’s best centre-back right now.
Excellent again in the win at Arsenal, he didn’t lose a single defensive duel (5/5) and racked up nine clearances.
Left-back: Neco Williams – Nottingham Forest
Full commitment as always from Williams, who helped Nottingham Forest to a vital win at Brentford. The Welshman led the contest for tackles (4) and successful dribbles (2), while winning seven ground duels.
Midfield: Matheus Fernandes – West Ham
Real Madrid and Manchester United have been linked with Matheus Fernandes this month, and, on this evidence, it’s clear to see why.
Fernandes was phenomenal as West Ham beat Sunderland to breathe fresh hope into their survival bid. He misplaced just five passes all game, completed eight of nine long balls, won 100% of his ground duels (7/7), and scored a simply stunning strike at the London Stadium. An all-action display of the highest order.
Ran the show on Saturday ✨ pic.twitter.com/JFMWOjlEmK
— West Ham United (@WestHam) November 10, 2025
Midfield: Emi Buendia – Aston Villa
Emi Buendia must have thought his time at Aston Villa was done in the summer, but the Argentine has been like a new signing this season. Buendia blasted Aston Villa ahead at Newcastle, as The Villans secured a first win at St James’ Park in 21 years.
It was a glorious goal from Buendia and the highlight of a performance in which he combined graft with guile.
Right-wing: Estevao – Chelsea
Liam Rosenior hailed Estevao Willian as a ‘special talent’ after the winger’s electric performance in Chelsea’s win at Crystal Palace.
A brilliant breakaway goal from the Brazilian opened the scoring, before Estevao turned provider for Joao Pedro. His potential is frightening.
Estêvão now leads all Premier League teenagers for goal contributions across all competitions this season 🔝🇧🇷
Generational talent ⏪🤩 pic.twitter.com/WYDcrUuROL
— LiveScore (@livescore) January 25, 2026
Left-wing: Patrick Dorgu – Manchester United
Looks reborn further forward. Such a threat in transition and made up for an error in the build-up to Arsenal’s opener with a stunning strike to put Manchester United in front.
Michael Carrick will hope his hamstring injury is not serious. Has added such dynamism to this team from the left.
Patrick Dorgu, that is SENSATIONAL! 🤩 pic.twitter.com/3iQZrGVjQ4
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) January 25, 2026
Forward: Jarrod Bowen – West Ham
West Ham’s captain delivered this weekend as the Hammers earned an important three points. A brilliant Bowen ball was met by Crysencio Summerville for the opener, before Bowen confidently converted the second from the spot.
He’s now West Ham’s all-time leading goal contributor in the Premier League era and was key in the club’s best performance of the campaign.
Forward: Omar Marmoush – Manchester City
Omar Marmoush has spent much of the past week being linked with an exit at Manchester City, but he provided a perfect example of what he can offer.
An excellent volley opened the scoring against Wolves, while Marmoush was lively all game with intelligent runs. He can offer an alternative to Erling Haaland as Manchester City’s leading scorer endures a tricky period.
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