Our Premier League Awards highlight the best and worst of the weekend action, featuring Viktor Gyokeres, Anton Stach, and James Milner.
Moment of the Week
Arsenal faced criticism recently, especially after a disappointing performance against Wolves. In the North London Derby, they quickly lost their lead when Randal Kolo Muani scored shortly after Eberechi Eze’s opener. The players seemed aware of the pressure during their huddle at half-time.
Just two minutes into the second half, Arsenal turned things around. Viktor Gyokeres, under much scrutiny this season, scored a crucial goal, helping lead Arsenal to a commanding 4-1 victory and restoring team confidence.
What a strike from Viktor Gyökeres?! 🎯 pic.twitter.com/ZwjrAbySxE
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) February 22, 2026
Gyokeres, a significant summer signing, proved his value with this timely goal, giving manager Mikel Arteta a reason to feel justified in his choice.
Player of the Week
Arsenal felt pressure after Manchester City’s win against Newcastle the previous day.
A key player for City was Nico O’Reilly, who has become essential in midfield. Starting as a left-back, his transition to midfield, where Pep Guardiola believes he excels, has shown great results.
After scoring against Fulham, O’Reilly netted two goals against Newcastle at the Etihad.
Nico O’Reilly. One of our own. 🩵✨ pic.twitter.com/vB7jQZMe6P
— Manchester City (@ManCity) February 21, 2026
He scored a powerful opener past Nick Pope and added another with a header from Erling Haaland’s assist. With such form, O’Reilly’s chances of joining the England squad for the World Cup look promising.
Goal of the Week
The £17m Leeds spent on Anton Stach is proving to be one of the best deals this season. The German midfielder showcases his versatile skills, including scoring impressive goals. His fantastic free-kick marked his third goal this campaign.
🎯 OH MY WORD! ANTON STACH! pic.twitter.com/HUWTCn4chZ
— Leeds United (@LUFC) February 21, 2026
Save of the Week
In a crucial moment during stoppage time, a standout save secured the victory for one team. The Italian goalkeeper has been known for his impressive saves throughout the season.
90+4 ⛔️ pic.twitter.com/xMZN7idNSb
— Manchester City (@ManCity) February 22, 2026
Stat of the Week
This weekend saw James Milner make history with his 654th Premier League appearance, breaking Gareth Barry’s previous record. This highlights the remarkable longevity of the 40-year-old Brighton midfielder.
879 – With Nathan Collins coming on for Brentford, James Milner has now played in the same game as all 879 players to make 100+ Premier League appearances since 2002-03. Quirky. pic.twitter.com/j3mjS6B0BZ
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) February 21, 2026
A week to forget for…
Social media tech companies. This weekend, players including Hannibal Mejbri, Wesley Fofana, Tolu Arokodare, and Romaine Mundle endured racial abuse online.
Arokodare, who received backlash after missing a penalty, expressed his frustration over the continued presence of such abuse with little accountability.
“It’s shocking that we live in a time where people can share such racism without consequences,” he stated on Instagram.
We stand with Tolu Arokodare after our striker received disgusting racial abuse on social media.
— Wolves (@Wolves) February 22, 2026
This highlights a serious issue. In 2026, it is troubling that social media companies aren’t doing more to combat hate speech on their platforms. Those in charge must take action against such behavior.
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