The Premier League’s 25th gameweek has come to a close, with Liverpool maintaining their seven-point lead at the top of the table.
As the season heats up, Sports Mole selects its Team of the Week, featuring the standout performers from the latest round of fixtures.
Defence
Ipswich Town’s Alex Palmer takes the goalkeeper spot, thanks to his incredible debut performance against Aston Villa.
The 25-year-old made six crucial saves, including a phenomenal reaction stop to prevent an own goal.
Djed Spence, Tottenham’s impressive right-back, earns his place in the team.
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The former Nottingham Forest man excelled in the win over Manchester United, making two tackles, two blocks, and winning six of his seven ground duels.
Conor Townsend, Ipswich’s left-back, was equally impressive, registering four tackles, four clearances, three blocks, and two interceptions to help his side secure a valuable point against Villa.
Calvin Bassey, Fulham’s match-winning centre-back, completes the backline.
His looping header sealed victory over Nottingham Forest, and he also drew two fouls against the Champions League-chasing side.
Midfield
Brighton’s Yankuba Minteh shone in the crushing defeat of Chelsea, turning Marc Cucurella twice for a pair of goals.
He also created three chances and completed three successful dribbles.
Bournemouth’s Ryan Christie produced an outstanding display against Southampton, delivering a wonderful cross for Dango Ouattara to nod home before scoring a 20-yard drive.
Everton’s Carlos Alcaraz laid off Beto to open the scoring against Crystal Palace before crashing home the winning goal.
His contributions have significantly aided the Toffees’ efforts to retain their Premier League status.
Fulham’s Sasa Lukic created a whopping seven chances, made two interceptions, and completed all 42 of his passes in the win over Forest.
Manchester City’s Omar Marmoush scored his first three Premier League goals in the destruction of Newcastle, displaying ruthless finishing and predatory instincts.
Attack
Arsenal’s Mikel Merino, deployed as a makeshift number nine, scored a delicate header and crisp first-time strike against Leicester.
His performance offered a solution to the Gunners’ crisis up front.
Ethan Nwaneri, Arsenal’s 17-year-old phenom, set up Merino’s first goal and completed five successful dribbles, becoming the youngest player on record to achieve this feat in a single Premier League game.
Sports Mole’s Premier League Team of the Week (3-5-2):
Palmer; Spence, Bassey, Townsend; Minteh, Lukic, Alcaraz, Christie, Marmoush; Nwaneri, Merino
