The 2025-26 Premier League season is nearing its end, with a number of decisive matches taking place earlier this weekend. Arsenal extended their lead over rivals Manchester City atop the table, while Manchester United solidified their third spot with a statement win over fourth-placed Aston Villa.
So, who were the best players in the Premier League’s most recent gameweek?
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Premier League GW30’s best performers
#5 Konstantinos Mavropanos (West Ham United)
Greek defender Konstantinos Mavropanos produced a solid performance in West Ham United’s 1-1 home draw against second-placed Manchester City. He bagged the vital equaliser in the 35th minute and kept Erling Haaland quiet throughout the game dominated by Pep Guardiola’s team. He completed 15 of his 18 passes and also won five of his seven overall duels.
#4 Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United)
English attacker Anthony Gordon proved to be a thorn in Chelsea’s side during the 1-0 win for Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge. He scored the winner in the 18th minute with a composed finish. He also aptly led the line with three shots on target and relentless running to keep the Blues’ defence busy. He completed 13 of his 14 passes and won eight of his 12 total duels.
#3 William Saliba (Arsenal)
French defender William Saliba brilliantly marshalled Arsenal’s backline in the 2-0 home victory over Everton. He helped his side remain in the contest until the north London club opened the scoring in the 89th minute. He completed a whopping 104 of his 110 passes, won 10 of his 15 overall duels, and also created two chances as a right-sided centre-back in a four-man defence.
#2 Richarlison (Tottenham Hotspur)
Brazilian striker Richarlison‘s 90th-minute strike in the 1-1 draw at Liverpool helped Tottenham Hotspur end their six-match losing streak. He proved to be an incessant nuisance for the Reds defenders, recording four of his five total shots on target. He completed 10 of his 13 passes, created one chance, and won nine of his 19 overall duels in the Premier League match at Anfield.
#1 Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)
Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes emerged as Manchester United’s saviour yet again in the 3-1 home triumph over Aston Villa. He first registered the assist for Casemiro’s 53rd-minute opener before again assisting Matheus Cunha’s go-ahead goal in the 71st minute. He completed 45 of his 52 passes and created a stellar six chances, including two big chances, at Old Trafford.
Edited by Debkalpa Banerjee