Premier League Team of the Week: Our Best XI

Premier League Team of the Week: Our Best XIBrighton, Arsenal and Chelsea headline our latest Premier League Team of the Week after a weekend of standout individual performances across the division.Brighton produced one of the results of the weekend by beating Manchester City, while Arsenal also had plenty to celebrate after ending their 14-year wait for aPremier League win at AnfieldChelsea's victory over Manchester United also features prominently, while there are inclusions from Tottenham,Brentford and Bournemouth. Here is our Premier League Team of the Week, in a 3-5-2 formation.Goalkeeper: Bart Verbruggen - BrightonContinued his excellent start to the season as Brighton beat the league leaders. The Dutchman made an important save to stop Iliman Niaye and an even better one to deny Matheus Nunes. His and opposite number Gianluigi Donnarumma's comfort on the ball was night and day.Verbruggen's seven saves against Manchester City were the second-most in a Premier League game this season.Centre-back: Jan Paul van Hecke - Tottenham HotspurThe sort of performance that highlighted why Roberto De Zerbi was so keen to reunite with the Dutch defender.Barely misplaced a pass all afternoon, starting so many Spurs attacks. Van Hecke had the most touches, successful passes, line-breaking passes and, incredibly, shots on goal. He scored the second to seal a third straight win for the North Londoners.Centre-back: Ezri Konsa - ArsenalThat Arsenal have barely felt William Saliba's absence tells you all you need to know about Ezri Konsa's impact.A magnificent performance helped shut the door on Liverpool, as Arsenal ended a 14-year wait for a win at Anfield. Konsa was immaculate, winning all seven ground duels and recording eight clearances.Centre-back: Lewis Dunk - BrightonBounced back from a missed penalty in midweek to shine as the Seagulls stunned Manchester City. Was involved in the decisive goal with a long ping to Diego Gomez, and made several vital blocks, frustrating Elliot Anderson and Erling Haaland.Central midfield: Romeo Lavia - ChelseaThe best player on the pitch as Chelsea beat Manchester United. The 22-year-old snapped into challenges, with a crucial interception leading to Chelsea's opener. Lavia's fitness record has perhaps caused some to forget how big a talent he is. This was the perfect reminder.Central midfield: Declan Rice - ArsenalA massive influence at both ends as Arsenal ended their Anfield hoodoo. Rice charged forward on the overlap to set up Kai Havertz for the winning goal, and made several defensive interceptions to keep out the hosts. Appeared all over to mop up danger for the Gunners.Central midfield: Jack Rudoni - Coventry CityA massive win for Coventry who climb out of the Premier League relegation places. Jack Rudoni was the standout for the Sky Blues, in a performance that will inspire confidence that he can compete at the top level.The midfielder worked hard and carried the ball with confidence. He got the luck he deserved with a deflected goal to seal the win.Right-wing: Estevao Willian - ChelseaEstevao has been vocal in his frustration at a lack of minutes at Chelsea, but Xabi Alonso admitted that the winger has given him a selection headache now.The 19-year-old made his first start of the Premier League season during the win at Manchester United and made his mark. Estevao led his Chelsea teammates for touches in the opposition box, shots, accurate crosses, chances created and successful take-ons, while he had two goals disallowed. A real live wire.Left-wing: Morgan Rogers - ChelseaChelsea have spent big on some poor signings in recent windows, butMorgan Rogers does not look likely to fall into that category.The record recruit has now scored five goals in nine Premier League games after charging through the Manchester United defence to break the deadlock this weekend.His poise and power have been a real weapon for Chelsea this season.Centre-forward: Igor Thiago - BrentfordIgor Thiago has found things tougher this season after a breakout 2025/26 campaign, but the Brentford forward got a stroke of luck this weekend.Thiago's deflected effort broke his recent drought, with acelebration with manager Keith Andrews thanking him for his faith.This was more like the Thiago of last season, as he gave the Nottingham Forest backline a headache. Nikola Milenkovic endured a particularly difficult day, as Thiago won 7/10 ground duels.Centre-forward: Evanilson - BournemouthFew forwards are as in form as Evanilson right now. The Bournemouth man made it four consecutive Premier League games with a goal and has almost matched his entire league total from last season. He's been massive for a Cherries team that is flying right now.