Premier League Team of the Week: Featuring Stach, O’Reilly, and Gyokeres

Our Premier League Team of the Week is set after the weekend matches, featuring players from Leeds, Manchester City, and Arsenal.

Goalkeeper: Dean Henderson – Crystal Palace

Dean Henderson made a crucial save, blocking Tolu Arokodare’s penalty against Wolves when the game was still 0-0. This save helped Crystal Palace secure a late win, moving them 10 points away from the relegation zone.

A clean sheet and penalty save from Dean Henderson 👏 pic.twitter.com/p7N9fmQlzY

— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) February 22, 2026

Centre-back: Joe Rodon – Leeds

Joe Rodon delivered a strong performance as Leeds faced Aston Villa. While he lost a duel that led to a goal, he was solid overall, making nine clearances, six of them with headers.

Centre-back: Ibrahima Konate – Liverpool

Konate was vital for Liverpool, particularly in the first half against Forest. He showcased his defensive skills and is starting to find his form after a challenging beginning to the season.

Centre-back: Joe Worrall – Burnley

Worrall led the Burnley defense effectively, helping them earn a draw at Chelsea. He recorded seven clearances and blocked several shots during the match.

Midfield: Rodri – Manchester City

Rodri had an excellent game, controlling play against Newcastle. He excelled in duels, winning 13, and created three chances, being a key player for his team.

Midfield: Anton Stach – Leeds

Stach performed well on both ends of the pitch and scored a stunning free-kick, his third direct free-kick of the season, marking him as a valuable addition to the team.

🎯 OH MY WORD! ANTON STACH! pic.twitter.com/HUWTCn4chZ

— Leeds United (@LUFC) February 21, 2026

Midfield: Nico O’Reilly – Manchester City

O’Reilly has become essential for City, delivering a standout performance against Newcastle. He scored one goal and assisted another, continuing his remarkable form.

Nico O’Reilly. One of our own. 🩵✨ pic.twitter.com/vB7jQZMe6P

— Manchester City (@ManCity) February 21, 2026

Midfield: Eberechi Eze – Arsenal

Eze shined in the North London derby, scoring two goals against Tottenham. He demonstrated skill and poise, showing his importance to Arsenal.

5 – Only Robert Pirès (7) and Emmanuel Adebayor (6) have more Premier League goals for Arsenal against Tottenham than Eberechi Eze (5), who now has as many goals in this league fixture for the Gunners as both Thierry Henry and Robin van Persie managed. Favourite. pic.twitter.com/OV9xGIEIbv

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) February 22, 2026

Forward: Raul Jimenez – Fulham

Jimenez scored twice in Fulham’s 3-1 victory over Sunderland, enhancing their chances of qualifying for Europe. He excelled with his movement and maintained a perfect penalty record in the Premier League.

Raul Jimenez’s penalty record:

1️⃣3️⃣ taken
1️⃣3️⃣ scored

The best 100% record in Premier League history 👏 pic.twitter.com/oHkg0D8tcJ

— Premier League (@premierleague) February 22, 2026

Forward: Erling Haaland – Manchester City

Despite not scoring, Haaland worked hard against Newcastle, achieving 12 duels won, a personal best in the top-five European leagues.

Forward: Viktor Gyokeres – Arsenal

Gyokeres had an impressive performance, scoring two goals against Tottenham. His early attempt and both of his goals demonstrated his impact on the game.