A lively Premier League matchweek gave us goals, standout dribbles and a handful of top defensive shifts, so the Team of the Week writes itself. Set in a tidy 3-1-4-2, this XI features big displays from Manchester City’s Jérémy Doku and Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka, plus a late-scoring cameo that changed a game for Everton. All Sofascore Ratings and stats are taken from the week’s fixtures in England’s top flight.

Front line brings the goals

Taiwo Awoniyi led Nottingham Forest to a 3-1 win at Chelsea with two goals and an 8.6 Sofascore Rating. He added a penalty won and produced 1.11 xG, getting both of his shots on target. His movement kept Chelsea’s back line busy all afternoon.

Beside him is Thierno Barry, who came off the bench for Everton and scored twice in a 3-3 draw with Manchester City. He posted an 8.9 Sofascore Rating in just 26 minutes, with 1.30 xG and two shots on target. Not a bad day’s work for a late introduction.

Wide threats light it up

Jérémy Doku was the week’s headline act. The Manchester City winger earned a 9.8 Sofascore Rating at Everton, scoring twice, creating four key passes and winning 14 duels. He also drew seven fouls and carried the ball 433.7 meters, constantly forcing Everton back.

On Arsenal’s right, Bukayo Saka delivered a 9.5 Sofascore Rating in only 45 minutes of a 3-0 win over Fulham. He scored, assisted, and created four key passes with two big chances for good measure. Leandro Trossard supported the cause with an 8.3, two shots on target and an assist, while Brentford’s Mikkel Damsgaard (8.5) combined a goal with three key passes in a 3-0 win against West Ham.

Midfield engine and balance

In the single pivot, Kobbie Mainoo put in a mature display as Manchester United beat Liverpool 3-2. The midfielder scored, completed 49 of 55 passes and won five duels for an 8.0 Sofascore Rating. He also recovered the ball seven times and carried it progressively to help United out of pressure.

This role set the platform for the four ahead to attack without losing control. It was tidy, efficient football that linked defense and attack in the week’s most chaotic game.

Back three and goalkeeper do the dirty work

At the back, Marcos Senesi’s 8.1 anchored Bournemouth’s clean-sheet win over Crystal Palace with eight clearances and a penalty won. Wolves duo Santiago Bueno (8.1) and Toti Gomes (7.8) combined ball progression with key defensive actions in their 1-1 draw with Sunderland. Bueno scored, made two key passes and two blocks, while Toti completed 57 of 64 passes, added seven clearances and a last-man tackle.

Behind them, Sunderland keeper Robin Roefs earned a 7.7 with six saves, four from inside the box, and 0.55 goals prevented in that same 1-1. It was a strong command of the area, highlighted by a good high claim under pressure.

Team of the Week lineup (3-1-4-2)

– GK: Robin Roefs (Sunderland) 7.7
– CB: Toti Gomes (Wolverhampton) 7.8
– CB: Santiago Bueno (Wolverhampton) 8.1
– CB: Marcos Senesi (Bournemouth) 8.1
– DM: Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United) 8.0
– RM: Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) 9.5
– CM: Mikkel Damsgaard (Brentford) 8.5
– CM: Leandro Trossard (Arsenal) 8.3
– LM: Jérémy Doku (Manchester City) 9.8
– ST: Thierno Barry (Everton) 8.9
– ST: Taiwo Awoniyi (Nottingham Forest) 8.6

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