Premier League TOTW Gameweek 37: Arsenal honoured after important win

Is David Raya the best — and most under-rated — goalkeeper in the Premier League right now?

The Spaniard has kept 13 clean sheets in the Premier League this season, with no goalkeeper keeping more. But he hasn’t been included in many Team of the Season conversations when pundits have put together their XIs.

It’s something that has frustrated Arsenal fans, who feel their defence has been constantly overlooked. The Gunners’ 13th clean sheet of the season came against Newcastle United last time out, with Raya on top form.

Raya is one of three Arsenal players in our Team of the Week for Gameweek 37. Chelsea and Everton are the other teams to have multiple players involved.

We’ve used our Squawka Score to determine the 11 picks, based on the statistical leaders for metrics relevant to their positions. And as ever, we’ve thrown an honourable mention XI for good measure.

GK: David Raya (Arsenal)

• Player rating: 86%

Arsenal secured their spot in next season’s Champions League thanks to their 1-0 win over Newcastle on Sunday. And David Raya more than played his part. The Spaniard obviously kept a clean sheet, but that came with 1.64 goals prevented. He made five saves in total, with four coming from shots inside the box. Raya was monumental.

Honourable mention: Bernd Leno (78%)

RB: James Justin (Leicester)

• Player rating: 71%

Leicester City were comfortable in their victory over Ipswich Town at the weekend, and James Justin more than played his part. The 27-year-old was involved in the iconic match opener, setting up Jamie Vardy for his 200th and final goal for Leicester. Justin was solid defensively, winning possession twice in the defensive third alongside two clearances, two aerial duels won and two tackles won.

Honourable mention: Reece James (71%)

CB: Tosin Adarabioyo (Chelsea)

• Player rating: 71%

Chelsea kept a clean sheet in their win over Manchester United on Friday night, with Tosin Adarabioyo part of the defence. The English centre-back made six clearances and won three tackles, forming a backline that faced just 0.52 non-penalty Expected Goals. Adarabioyo also won possession three times in the middle third and had a retention rate of 93.22%.

Honourable mention: Ezri Konsa (70%)

CB: Jakub Kiwior (Arsenal)

• Player rating: 72%

Jakub Kiwior was the best centre-back in the Premier League across Gameweek 37, aiding Arsenal in their clean sheet. He made one interception in his box and one last man tackle, stepping in at crucial moments. The Polish centre-back also made an incredible 11 clearances, blocked two shots and boasted a retention rate of 94.12%. Kiwior did it all.

Honourable mention: Fabian Schar (69%)

LB: Vitalii Mykolenko (Everton)

• Player rating: 71%

Everton said goodbye to Goodison Park on Sunday, in the final Premier League game at the stadium. They did so with a 2-0 win over Southampton, as Vitalii Mykolenko put in a strong defensive display. The Ukrainian won a whopping five tackles, with only one full-back managing more across the weekend. Mykolenko also made three interceptions retaining possession and created one big chance, alongside three possessions won in the defensive third.

Honourable mention: Marc Cucurella (69%)

DM: Amadou Onana (Ason Villa)

• Player rating: 77%

Amadou Onana helped Aston Villa boss the midfield battle in their win over Tottenham Hotspur — the first match of Gameweek 37. The Belgian midfielder won four tackles and six duels, with a ground duel success rate of 85.71%. Onana also made two passes into the penalty area and 11 accurate forward passes.

Honourable mention: Ilkay Gundogan (73%)

DM: Moises Caicedo (Chelsea)

• Player rating: 76%

Moises Caicedo returned to the midfield for Chelsea’s victory over Man Utd, and won three tackles alongside 12 ball recoveries. The Ecuadorean won possession seven times in the middle third and there times in the defensive third. But he was also solid on the ball, with two passes into the penalty area and 87.5% accuracy in his passes into the final third.

Honourable mention: James Ward-Prowse (72%)

RW: Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)

• Player rating: 74%

Bukayo Saka was a menace for the Newcastle defence during Arsenal’s win at the Emirates Stadium. The Englishman had seven touches in the opposition box and completed two crosses, with a 100% success rate. He had one shot on target and created two chances, one of which was a big chance. Saka did his bit defensively too, winning two tackles.

Honourable mention: Morgan Rogers (70%)

No.10: Brajan Gruda (Brighton)

• Player rating: 80%

Brajan Gruda was influential as Brighton and Hove Albion beat Liverpool on Monday night. He recorded one intentional assist and created five chances, more than any player in the Premier League in Gameweek 37. Gruda also had nine touches in the opposition box, while completing 75% of his attempted take-ons. What a performance!

Honourable mention: Morgan Gibbs-White (74%)

LW: Iliman Ndiaye (Everton)

• Player rating: 80%

Iliman Ndiaye will go down in history as the last man to score a Premier League goal at Goodison Park. And he scored both in Everton’s 2-0 win over Southampton. The 25-year-old scored with both of his shots on target, posting a non-penalty post-shot xG of 1.11. Ndiaye also created one big chance and had five touches in the opposition box, while completing 12 passes into the final third.

Honourable mention: Romain Esse (67%)

ST: Raul Jimenez (Fulham)

• Player rating: 77%

Raul Jimenez was effective in Fulham‘s win over Brentford, scoring the opening goal in the London derby. The Mexican had five shots in total, hitting the target twice. He posted an xG of 0.52, with 0.52 non-penalty post-shot xG. Jimenez also won six aerial duels, more than any other striker in the Premier League in Gameweek 37.

Honourable mention: Jorgen Strand Larsen (74%)

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