30-point barrier don break for 2025-26 Premier League season, but Arsenal miss chance to reach 32 as dem draw 1-1 with Chelsea for Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
Gunners lead don shrink to five points after Manchester City 3-2 win over Leeds, while Aston Villa solidify fourth with 1-0 victory over winless Wolves.
Brighton & Hove Albion dey knock for Champions League door after 2-0 win vs Nottingham Forest, as Sunderland dey revive European push with 3-2 comeback vs Bournemouth. Man United continue momentum with 2-1 win at Crystal Palace, Liverpool dey chase United with 2-0 triumph away at West Ham.
10th-placed Brentford dey just three points behind fifth-placed Brighton after 3-1 win vs Burnley, but Tottenham dey bottom half after 2-1 defeat to Fulham. Newcastle and Everton neck-and-neck on 18 points, with Magpies hammer Toffees 4-1 to move away from relegation danger.
TPB Premier League Team of the Week – GW13 (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Robert Sanchez (Chelsea) – Flawless vs Arsenal, three top saves, two high claims, brave dive at Gyokeres feet to deny winner.
Right-back: Joe Gomez (Liverpool) – First Premier League start of season, assist for Cody Gakpo goal, three interceptions, three recoveries.
Centre-back: Joachim Andersen (Fulham) – Monstrous display vs Tottenham, 13 clearances, won six of seven duels.
Centre-back: Malick Thiaw (Newcastle) – Two headed goals vs Everton, won six aerial duels.
Left-back: Maxim De Cuyper (Brighton) – Stellar attacking display vs Forest, scored opener, four key passes, two leading to big chances.
Central midfield: Reece James (Chelsea) – Won 11 of 12 duels vs Arsenal, delivered corner for Chalobah’s goal.
Central midfield: Lewis Miley (Newcastle) – Corner for Thiaw first-minute header, scored well-hit drive past Pickford.
Right midfield – ⭐️ Star Performer of the Week ⭐️: Phil Foden (Man City) – Quick reaction volley winner vs Leeds, exceptional under pressure to create space and finish.
Attacking midfield: Bruno Fernandes (Man Utd) – Two assists vs Crystal Palace from free-kick situations, for Zirkzee and Mount goals.
Left midfield: Cody Gakpo (Liverpool) – Assist and clinical finish vs West Ham, always well-positioned for Gomez cross.
Centre-forward: Igor Thiago (Brentford) – Scored 10 Premier League goals in 13 games, third brace of season vs Burnley.
TPB Premier League Team of the Week Lineup
Formation (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; Gomez, Andersen, Thiaw, De Cuyper; James, Miley; Foden, Fernandes, Gakpo; Thiago
