Our Premier League Awards highlight the key moments from the midweek matches, focusing on title race pressures and Benjamin Sesko.
Moment of the Week
Are Arsenal starting to falter? Their lead at the top has been reduced to four points following a draw with Brentford, marking only two wins in their last six games. Brentford has proven difficult for many teams this season, but Mikel Arteta will be worried about the team’s performance.
Brentford could have won, creating more chances during the match. According to Opta, Arsenal faced their largest expected goals (-0.75 xG) deficit in any match this season against Brentford.
Arsenal drew with Brentford at the Gtech for the first time since August 2021. 🫣
◎ Brentford 2–0 Arsenal (Aug 2021)
◉ Brentford 1–1 Arsenal (Feb 2026)They are now just 4 points ahead of Manchester City.
Pressure is increasing for the Gunners. 😬 pic.twitter.com/PyHz97fzsu
— Squawka (@Squawka) February 12, 2026
FA Cup matches are scheduled for this weekend, leading up to the North London derby. With Manchester City playing a day earlier, Arsenal’s lead could be just one point before that match. The pressure is already mounting.
Player of the Week
Burnley is still fighting to avoid relegation, currently nine points from safety. A spirited comeback against Crystal Palace has kept hope alive for Scott Parker’s team.
Hannibal Mejbri shone for Burnley, helping set up and score the first goal in the comeback.
Great composure on the ball 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/K8HvKwp51Q
— Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) February 13, 2026
He remained central to Burnley’s efforts and demonstrated maturity despite Palace’s tactics. A strong performance indeed.
Goal of the Week
Is Benjamin Sesko starting to settle in at Manchester United? Coming off the bench to secure a draw against West Ham, he quickly added to his tally, following a last-minute goal against Fulham.
Sesko’s goal was impressive, meeting Bryan Mbeumo’s assist for his fifth in six games.
Bryan 🤝 Benjamin
A fantastic pass and finish deep into injury time 🎯
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) February 11, 2026
Save of the Week
The Wolves goalkeeper had a busy night against Nottingham Forest, facing plenty of shots.
Sa was outstanding, making ten saves, including a remarkable double stop to secure a goalless draw.
José Sá made two incredible saves 😱 @tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/catLAAG8Iv
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) February 11, 2026
Miss of the Week
Cole Palmer struggled with composure this time.
How did he miss this chance?
Watch some of the biggest misses in the Premier League season, including Cole Palmer’s miss against Leeds 😱❌ pic.twitter.com/I6bBtjp91w
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) February 11, 2026
Stat of the Week
Long throws are gaining popularity again, and Brentford excels in this area. Michael Kayode’s throw helped secure a point against Arsenal.
10 – Brentford has scored 10 goals from throw-ins in the Premier League since the last season, more than any other team. This tactic is effective. pic.twitter.com/VgAu8rdPAT
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) February 12, 2026
A week to forget for…
Thomas Frank and Sean Dyche. Both managers were among the eighth permanent Premier League coaches to leave their positions this season, with Frank dismissed from Spurs after just eight months.
🚨 SEAN DYCHE SACKED! 🚨
Nottingham Forest has decided to make a managerial change. pic.twitter.com/44NHcQ9Vs1
— The Football Faithful (@FootyFaithful_) February 12, 2026
Nottingham Forest is now searching for their fourth manager this season, indicating that the club’s management faces increasing pressure.
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