Everton put a dent in Aston Villa’s Premier League title hopes during Gameweek 22.
The Toffees ended an 11-match winning streak at Villa Park for Unai Emery’s side, and subsequently have two players in the Team of the Week.
Liverpool are also represented by a couple of players, despite the Reds falling to a 1-1 draw with Burnley.
Meanwhile, there are players from Manchester United and West Ham, following their morale-boosting wins over Manchester City and Tottenham respectively. Chelsea feature, too, after their win over Brentford, who also have a player included.
Nottingham Forest are also represented after their hard-earned point against leaders Arsenal, as do Sunderland following their victory over Crystal Palace.
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Read the Squawka Score 2025-26 Premier League Team of the Week for Gameweek 28 here.
GK: Jordan Pickford (Everton)
- Squawka Score: 74%
Everton finally ended Aston Villa’s winning streak with a 1-0 victory at Villa Park. Jordan Pickford did his bit to keep Unai Emery’s side at bay. The England goalkeeper made five saves and two punches on the way to registering a clean sheet.
Honourable mention: Robert Sanchez (68%)
Robert Sanchez also kept a clean sheet in Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Brentford. He caught the joint-most crosses last weekend (three), while his tally of six saves was only bettered by Burnley’s Martin Dubravka (eight).
RB: Diogo Dalot (Manchester United)
- Squawka Score: 73%
Diogo Dalot did his bit to ensure Manchester United made a perfect start under Michael Carrick. The right-back won possession four times in the defensive third and made two interceptions during the 2-0 win over Manchester City.
Honourable mention: Joel Veltman (70%)
Joel Veltman impressed during Brighton’s 1-1 draw with Bournemouth on Monday. The 34-year-old won the joint-most duels (five) and possession in the attacking third (twice) among right-backs. He also made four clearances along the way.
CB: Kristoffer Ajer (Brentford)
- Squawka Score: 70%
Despite Brentford going down 2-0 to Chelsea, Kristoffer Ajer produced a decent performance in the heart of the Bees’ defence. He led the way among centre-halves by winning possession four times in the middle third of the field, while he also made seven clearances.
Honourable mention: Virgil van Dijk (69%)
Liverpool were held to a 1-1 draw by struggling Burnley, but Virgil van Dijk did his best to rally the Reds. As well as completing six clearances, he completed the most passes into the final third (29). Meanwhile, only William Saliba bettered his overall total of 86 completed pass.
CB: Tosin Adarabioyo (Chelsea)
- Squawka Score: 71%
Tosin Adarabioyo produced a solid display in the heart of Chelsea’s defence during victory over Brentford. He made the most headed clearances among centre-halves last weekend (nine), and completed the joint-most clearances overall (13).
Honourable mention: Nathan Collins (67%)
Similarly to Brentford team-mate Ajer, Nathan Collins also held his own at Stamford Bridge, despite the result. The Republic of Ireland did his best to keep Chelsea at bay with five headed clearances.
LB: Reinildo Mandava (Sunderland)
- Squawka Score: 76%
Sunderland rediscovered that winning feeling in the Premier League with a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace. As well as two interceptions, Reinildo Mandava made four headed clearances – a tally only bettered by Lucas Digne among left-backs last weekend.
Honourable mention: Lewis Hall (74%)
Although Newcastle United were unable to break down bottom side Wolves, Lewis Hall was one of the Magpies’ standout performers. The left-back completed four clearances, and won possession four times in the middle third. He also registered a 93.18% passing accuracy and attempted eight crosses.
DM: Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest)
- Squawka Score: 81%
Elliot Anderson was one of Nottingham Forest’s key players as they kept Premier League leaders Arsenal at bay. The England midfielder won possession four times in the defensive third, and five aerial duels, as well as making three tackles.
Honourable mention: Ryan Gravenberch (72%)
Ryan Gravenberch did well during Liverpool’s 1-1 draw with Burnley. Recording a 94.37% passing accuracy, he completed 28 passes into the final third – a tally only bettered by two central midfielders last weekend.
RCM: Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool)
- Squawka Score: 85%
Dominik Szoboszlai was very unfortunate not to be on the winning side after his performance against Burnley. The Hungary international completed the most passes (92) and final-third passes (42), as well as registering the most touches (122) and shots (six) among central midfielders.
Honourable mention: Bruno Guimaraes (77%)
Newcastle’s inability to unlock the Wolves defence came despite the best efforts of Bruno Guimaraes. The Magpies skipper completed 22 final-third passes, four long passes and two crosses.
LCM: Youri Tielemans (Aston Villa)
- Squawka Score: 79%
Another player unlucky not to be on the winning side, Youri Tielemans was Aston Villa’s standout performer in their defeat by Everton. The Belgian created five chances, with only Bruno Fernandes bettering that (six), while only Lewis Cook (seven) attempted more long passes among central midfielders (five).
Honourable mention: Bruno Fernandes (70%)
Very unfortunate to miss out, Bruno Fernandes stepped up for Man United in their derby win over City. The skipper created the most chances among central midfielders (six), while only Pascal Gross and Declan Rice (both four) completed more crosses (three). His five long passes completed were bettered solely by Lewis Cook.
RW: Florian Wirtz (Liverpool)
- Squawka Score: 60%
Florian Wirtz appears to have finally found his feet in the Premier League, after another goal in Liverpool’s draw with Burnley. The Germany international also created the joint-most chances among wingers (three), while only Reds team-mate Cody Gakpo (four) registered more shots on target (three).
Honourable mention: Bukayo Saka (54%)
Arsenal could not break down 17th-place Forest at the City Ground, though Bukayo Saka did his best for the Gunners. On as a 57th-minute substitute, he completed the most crosses among wingers last weekend (four), while also creating the joint-most chances (three).
ST: Thierno Barry (Everton)
- Squawka Score: 65%
Thierno Barry was the definition of efficiency last weekend. The Everton striker had one chance and scored one goal, which was enough to bring Villa’s winning run to an abrupt end.
Honourable mention: Joao Pedro (56%)
Joao Pedro was on target as Chelsea put Brentford to the sword at the Bridge. The Brazilian also won possession three times in the middle third for the Blues. Only Randal Kolo Muani did so more often among strikers in the Premier League last weekend.
LW: Crysencio Summerville (West Ham)
- Squawka Score: 60%
West Ham provided their survival hopes with a timely boost as they beat Tottenham 2-1. Crysencio Summerville continued his resurgence with a deflected strike that broke the deadlock. He also created the joint-most chances among wingers last weekend (three).
Honourable mention: Anthony Gordon (55%)
Anthony Gordon’s efforts proved in vain for Newcastle during their stalemate at Molineux. That was despite his six attempted cross, a tally only bettered by Gakpo and Mathys Tel among wingers. He also registered a 97.56% passing accuracy.