Troy Deeney has revealed his Premier League Team of the Week following another dramatic round of fixtures, highlighting standout performers from Tottenham, Arsenal, Manchester United, and beyond. The BBC pundit also named Roberto de Zerbi as his manager of the week after Spurs secured a crucial victory.
Goalkeeper and Defence
Antonin Kinsky earns a spot in goal after a commanding performance for Tottenham against Wolves. Once mocked following a disastrous 17-minute outing for Atletico Madrid, Kinsky made key saves — including a vital stop from a late free-kick — to help secure the win. Piero Hincapie impressed at the back for Arsenal, bouncing back from a tough match against Manchester City to shut down Newcastle’s attack with crucial blocks and headers.
Harry Maguire returned from suspension and immediately bolstered Manchester United’s defence, providing the assist for the opening goal against Brentford and bringing much-needed authority to the backline. Ryan Sessegnon is included at right-back despite playing on the left for Fulham, recognised for his attacking drive, goal, and role in keeping a clean sheet against Aston Villa.
Midfield and Attack
Kevin Danso overcame a costly error against Brighton to deliver a resilient display at Wolves, showing mental strength to bounce back under pressure. Sasa Lukic was deemed the best player on the pitch for Fulham, driving forward from midfield and bringing intensity in their clash with Villa. Tomas Soucek scored again for West Ham, proving once more his value with crucial goals in key moments.
Alexis Mac Allister registered two assists in Liverpool’s win over Crystal Palace, signalling a return to form ahead of the World Cup. Igor Jesus was dominant for Nottingham Forest in their 5-0 win at Sunderland, directly involved in all five goals despite being credited with just one goal and one assist. Playing alongside Chris Wood has seemingly unlocked his potential under new management.
Forward and Manager of the Week
Jarrod Bowen captained West Ham in a vital win over Everton, delivering a standout performance when his side needed it most. Alexander Isak is named in attack after returning from injury to score for Liverpool. Deeney described his comeback — following Hugo Ekitike’s injury — as a “sliding doors moment”, believing Isak could now go on a goalscoring run and head into the World Cup in top form.
Roberto de Zerbi is manager of the week after guiding Tottenham to a must-win against Wolves. With injuries disrupting his plans — including Xavi Simons and Dominic Solanke being forced off — de Zerbi adapted effectively, keeping Spurs’ survival hopes alive during a weekend where rivals also picked up points.