Our Premier League Awards celebrate the highlights and low points of the weekend’s action, including Manchester United’s thrilling finish, Hugo Ekitike’s performance, and Keith Andrews’ coaching success.
Moment of the Week
Manchester United’s success continues under Michael Carrick. Carrick has won three consecutive games since stepping in as interim manager, with a last-minute goal securing the victory against Fulham.
United seemed headed for a draw after losing a two-goal lead late in the match, but Benjamin Sesko’s stoppage-time goal clinched the win.
It took Ruben Amorim 47 games to achieve three straight wins as Manchester United manager; Carrick accomplished this in his first three matches. The club’s recent resilience in wins against Arsenal and Fulham has echoed past successes.
“This is old-style Manchester United”
Benjamin Šeško, WOW! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/4XzEnIrTQp
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) February 1, 2026
A notable mention goes to Ibrahima Konate, who scored for Liverpool after missing several matches due to his father’s passing. His emotional return at Anfield was met with applause from teammates and fans alike.
Konate’s goal brought back joy, and a touching moment occurred when Alisson, who also suffered the loss of his father in 2021, sprinted the length of the pitch to embrace him.
Alisson ran the full length of the pitch to embrace Konate after his goal, the Liverpool keeper also lost his father in 2021 🥹 pic.twitter.com/ATsZ6AXiwM
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) February 1, 2026
Player of the Week
Hugo Ekitike continues to impress, drawing comparisons to Fernando Torres with his all-red kit, bleached hair, quick accelerations, and precise finishing. The French forward scored twice against Newcastle United at Anfield, bringing his total to 15 goals this season across all competitions.
His growing partnership with Liverpool’s leading scorer Florian Wirtz shows promise, and while Ekitike has made an impact, other new signings are beginning to shine as well.
We thought that one looked familiar 😏 pic.twitter.com/ZhSjlepwJx
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) February 1, 2026
Manager of the Week
Keith Andrews has made a significant impact at Brentford after taking over for Thomas Frank. Following the departure of key players, many expected a tough season for the Bees. However, with a 1-0 win against Aston Villa, they climbed to seventh place, just five points shy of Champions League qualification.
First ever win at Villa Park ✅
What a performance. pic.twitter.com/klH4riVYZ8
— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) February 1, 2026
Aston Villa had been strong at home this season but struggled against Brentford, who played well despite Kevin Schade’s first-half red card. Brentford’s performance serves as an example for many Premier League teams.
Goal of the Week
Dominic Solanke scored a stunning scorpion kick that earned Tottenham Hotspur a point against Manchester City, helping Spurs come back from two goals down to draw. Solanke’s remarkable goal was aided by great improvisation to convert Conor Gallagher’s cross.
Dom Solanke draws Spurs level with a SCORPION KICK! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/0qIFpjhneP
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) February 1, 2026
Save of the Week
It was an unfortunate moment for Neco Williams, who received a red card for appearing to handle the ball on the goal line.
Neco Williams sees red for appearing to clear the ball off the goal-line with his hand! 🟥 pic.twitter.com/72zEFE8QPY
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) February 1, 2026
Stat of the Week
Raul Jimenez has made history by scoring all 12 of his penalty kicks in the Premier League, the highest record for any player without a miss. He surpassed Yaya Touré’s previous record of 11.
12 – Raúl Jiménez has scored all 12 of his penalties in the Premier League – the most by any player with a 100% scoring record from the spot in the competition’s history, overtaking Yaya Touré (11/11). Composure. pic.twitter.com/FUSPoY4jMx
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) February 1, 2026
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