Manchester City temporarily narrowed the gap on Arsenal with a 1-0 victory over Burnley, while West Ham moved closer to safety with a dramatic 2-1 win against Everton.
In other matches, Fulham dampened Aston Villa’s hopes for a Champions League spot with a narrow 1-0 win, and Brighton’s 3-0 triumph against Chelsea resulted in Liam Rosenior’s departure as Blues manager.
Goalkeeper
Martin Dubravka (Burnley) – 8.9
Despite Burnley confirming their relegation with a 1-0 defeat to Manchester City, goalkeeper Dubravka shone brightly in the match.
Defenders
Pedro Porro (Tottenham) – 8.3
Tottenham’s Porro was instrumental in their 1-0 victory over Wolves, marking their first Premier League win of 2026. The full-back had a staggering 100 touches, contributed 18 passes into the final third, nine into the penalty area, and made two key passes. Defensively, he excelled too, achieving four tackles, six recoveries, five clearances, and two interceptions.
Joachim Andersen (Fulham) – 8.9
Andersen was crucial in Fulham’s win against Aston Villa, playing a significant role as the Cottagers recorded their eighth clean sheet of the season. He led the match with four tackles, seven clearances, and four interceptions, in addition to one key pass and winning eight duels.
Ferdi Kadioglu (Brighton) – 8.2
Kadioglu opened the scoring for Brighton in their decisive 3-0 win against Chelsea, netting his first goal of the season with a deflected strike in just three minutes. Following that, the Turkish defender maintained his performance with three shots, five duels won, and three interceptions.
Midfielders
Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) – 8.2
Fernandes continued his impressive form in Manchester United’s 2-1 win against Brentford, moving closer to the Premier League assist record with his 19th of the season. He also made two significant chances and completed five key passes.
Tomas Soucek (West Ham) – 8.4
In a crucial matchup for West Ham, Soucek scored as the Hammers clinched a vital 2-1 victory over Everton. Alongside his goal, he won six duels, made two tackles, and contributed significantly at the back.
Casemiro (Manchester United) – 9.1
Casemiro has been named Premier League Player of the Week following his goal against Brentford, marking his ninth of the season. He also made a significant defensive impact, winning 15 duels and making four successful tackles, resulting in the highest rating of the week at 9.1.
El Hadji Malick Diouf (West Ham) – 8.2
Diouf contributed significantly both in attack and defence for West Ham in their matchup against Everton. He won a match-high 10 duels, executed three tackles, made seven recoveries, and provided four key passes, showcasing a well-rounded performance.
Forwards
Jarrod Bowen (West Ham) – 8.4
Captain Bowen was a constant thorn in the Everton defence, creating two big chances and recording eight touches in the opposition box to help West Ham secure a vital three points.
Erling Haaland (Manchester City) – 8.2
Haaland scored the only goal in Manchester City’s win against Burnley, bringing his season tally to 24 Premier League goals. The Norwegian was a constant threat, taking five shots overall.
Rayan Cherki (Manchester City) – 8.2
While Haaland made the difference for Manchester City, Cherki was also a standout performer, registering eight shots, 17 touches in the Burnley box, and creating one big chance alongside a remarkable 40 accurate passes in the final third.
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