The Premier League title race don twist again as Arsenal collect top spot back with their 2-0 London derby win over West Ham United. The Gunners now dey on top of table as the crown don turn to their own to lose.
Liverpool bin get chance to overtake dem straight away, but Chelsea spoil the show with 2-1 win at Stamford Bridge. That result make Arne Slot and him boys drop from first to second.
Tottenham Hotspur and the ever-dangerous Bournemouth still dey lurk close, just one point behind the holders. Spurs edge Leeds United 2-1, while Bournemouth mash Fulham 3-1 under heavy rain Friday night.
Crystal Palace miss the chance to level points with Liverpool after Everton break their record unbeaten run with a 2-1 victory, while Manchester United bounce back from slow start with 2-0 win over Sunderland.
Manchester City close the gameweek with their usual machine work — Erling Haaland early strike make Pep Guardiola hit 250 Premier League wins in record time after beating Brentford 1-0.
Newcastle United also end the weekend strong as dem beat Nottingham Forest 2-0 for St. James’ Park, while Aston Villa survive small scare to beat Burnley 2-1. Wolves bin dey close to their first win before Brighton equalize late for 1-1 draw inside Molineux.
Now, make we check TPB’s official Premier League Team of the Week for this round of matches.
Goalkeeper – Sam Johnstone (Wolves)
Sam Johnstone pull off one of the saves of the season as him deny Georginio Rutter with mad reflex stop. The Wolves keeper make five solid saves and almost help him team grab all three points against Brighton.
Right-Back – Marcos Senesi (Bournemouth)
Marcos Senesi fit play anywhere and still deliver. The Argentine defender switch to right-back and still perform like boss — five clearances, two blocks and seven pinpoint long passes in the 3-1 win over Fulham.
Centre-Back – James Tarkowski (Everton)
James Tarkowski na real wall for Everton. Against Crystal Palace, the man win seven out of nine aerial duels, block three shots, and even clear one off the line. Full leadership energy.
Centre-Back – Jan Paul van Hecke (Brighton)
Jan Paul van Hecke no just defend — he rescue Brighton late with him powerful header for the 1-1 draw against Wolves. Add six successful long passes and five ground duels won, and you see why him make this list.
Left-Back – Marc Cucurella (Chelsea)
Marc Cucurella remind everybody say him still get quality. He deliver the perfect assist for Estevao winning goal vs Liverpool, plus win all five ground duels in that intense match. Solid performance from the Spaniard.
Right Midfield – Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
Starboy things. Bukayo Saka mark him 200th Premier League game and 100th goal contribution with clean penalty in Arsenal 2-0 win over West Ham. Three fouls won, two chances created — leader energy all through.
Central Midfield – Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle)
Bruno Guimaraes scatter Forest midfield with total control. He score a beauty for opener and later win the penalty for second goal. Five fouls drawn, passes neat — total engine room display.
Central Midfield – Moises Caicedo (Chelsea)
Moises Caicedo show Liverpool wetin dem miss. The Ecuadorian score 20-yard thunderbolt and make four clean tackles to dominate midfield. Him energy and pressing make Chelsea boss that game.
Left Midfield – Mohammed Kudus (Tottenham)
Mohammed Kudus dey cook for Spurs again. He assist Mathys Tel for first goal then score low strike for second to seal 2-1 win over Leeds. Direct, fast, dangerous — na him spark the win.
Centre-Forward – Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth)
Antoine Semenyo dey in hot form. The Ghanaian forward tear Fulham defence apart with two goals and one assist — now get nine direct goal contributions in just seven league matches. That’s crazy consistency.
Centre-Forward – Donyell Malen (Aston Villa)
Donyell Malen outshine Ollie Watkins with sharp brace for Aston Villa. Him movement and finishing help Villa collect 2-1 win over Burnley. The Dutch striker don settle fast into Unai Emery system.
TPB Verdict
This week’s lineup get everything – class, energy, and goals. Bruno Guimares and Caicedo lead the midfield. Saka and Semenyo dey terrorize wings, and Malen finish things sharp for front. Big shoutout to Bruno Guimaraes for running midfield like him house.
Star Performer of the Week: Bruno Guimaraes – no argument here. From goal to control, the Brazilian show why him be Newcastle heartbeat.
TPB Premier League Team of the Week (4-4-2)
Johnstone; Senesi, Tarkowski, Van Hecke, Cucurella; Saka, Guimaraes, Caicedo, Kudus; Semenyo, Malen
