{"id":1406103,"date":"2025-10-27T11:16:39","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T11:16:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=features&#038;p=1406103"},"modified":"2025-11-04T11:08:38","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T11:08:38","slug":"team-of-the-week-premier-league-2025-26-gameweek-9","status":"publish","type":"features","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/features\/team-of-the-week-premier-league-2025-26-gameweek-9\/","title":{"rendered":"Premier League TOTW Gameweek 9: Man Utd forward pair make the cut"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/outright-markets\/man-utd-outright-odds-25-26\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Manchester United<\/a> claimed a third successive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/premier-league\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Premier League<\/a> win on Saturday.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>United have two players feature in the team of the week following their 4-2 win over Brighton. Arsenal, Newcastle and Liverpool are also represented in the XI<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once again, we\u2019ve used our Squawka Score to determine team of the week, based on the statistical leaders for metrics relevant to their positions. And as ever, we\u2019ve thrown an honourable mention XI for good measure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Squawka Score is our proprietary performance rating, combining multiple Opta stats into a single percentage. It benchmarks players against their positional peers, allowing quick comparisons. Learn more about how it works here:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/squawka-score-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/squawka-score-explained\/<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/27105446\/2025-26-TOTW-GW9-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1406105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/27105446\/2025-26-TOTW-GW9-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/27105446\/2025-26-TOTW-GW9-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/27105446\/2025-26-TOTW-GW9-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/27105446\/2025-26-TOTW-GW9-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/27105446\/2025-26-TOTW-GW9-214x267.jpg 214w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/27105446\/2025-26-TOTW-GW9-160x200.jpg 160w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/27105446\/2025-26-TOTW-GW9-48x60.jpg 48w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/27105446\/2025-26-TOTW-GW9-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/27105446\/2025-26-TOTW-GW9-32x40.jpg 32w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/27105446\/2025-26-TOTW-GW9.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/features\/team-of-the-week-premier-league-2025-26-gameweek-28\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read the Squawka Score 2025-26 Premier League Team of the Week for Gameweek 28 here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-gk-robin-roefs-sunderland\">GK: Robin Roefs (Sunderland)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Squawka score: 78%<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Sunderland claimed an impressive 2-1 win at Chelsea on Saturday as they maintained their fine start to the season. Robin Roefs was instrumental between the sticks as the young goalkeeper made six saves and completed eight long passes to kick off the Premier League team of the week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Honourable mention<\/strong>: Djorde Petrovic (78%)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Marcus Tavernier\u2019s Olimpico goal was the talking point from Bournemouth\u2019s 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest but the Cherries needed a solid Djorde Petrovic showing between the sticks to claim all the spoils. Petrovic managed four saves and prevented 1.17 goals on home turf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rb-matty-cash-aston-villa\">RB: Matty Cash (Aston Villa)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Squawka score: 70%<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Aston Villa\u2019s match winner against Manchester City occupies the right-back spot. Matty Cash scored his second league goal of the season in Sunday\u2019s 1-0 win over City, while four clearances and two crosses blocked capped a fine showing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Honourable mention<\/strong>: Pedro Porro (68%)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pedro Porro registered his first league assist of the season in Tottenham\u2019s 3-0 win at Everton. The Spaniard turned provider for Micky van de Ven in the first half on Merseyside while five clearances helped Spurs to a clean sheet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cb-maxence-lacroix-crystal-palace\">CB: Maxence Lacroix (Crystal Palace)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Squawka score: 72%<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While Crystal Palace fell to a 1-0 loss at Arsenal, Maxence Lacroix did all he could to help his side on Sunday. The Frenchman made a whopping 17 clearances, and chipped in with three aerial wins, three interceptions and two tackles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>STAT<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">LACROIX<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">PALACE RANK<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Interceptions<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2nd<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Clearances<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">17<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1st<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Aerial wins<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2nd<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Touches<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">66<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2nd<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Honourable mention<\/strong>: Ezri Konsa (70%)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ezri Konsa managed a fine 96.15% retention rate against Manchester City on Sunday, while six clearances and three interceptions saw the Villa man just miss out on a spot in the side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cb-joe-rodon-leeds\">CB: Joe Rodon (Leeds)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Squawka score: 71%<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Leeds claimed a huge 2-1 win over relegation rivals West Ham on Friday night with Joe Rodon on hand to score what proved to be the winning goal against the Hammers. The Welshman also made nine clearances in a fine rearguard showing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Honourable mention<\/strong>: Gabriel Magalhaes (71%)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gabriel Magalhaes excelled again at the back for Arsenal as they kept another clean sheet. The Brazilian made six clearances and won four aerial duels in the Gunners\u2019 1-0 win over Crystal Palace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lb-adrien-truffert-bournemouth\">LB: Adrien Truffert (Bournemouth)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Squawka score: 70%<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Rounding off the defence is Bournemouth left-back Adrien Truffert. The Frenchman really caught the eye in a solid defensive showing as he won four aerial duels, made four clearances and three tackles to nail down his spot in the side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Honourable mention<\/strong>: Milos Kerkez (68%)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite defeat to Brentford, Liverpool\u2019s Milos Kerkez did enough to return a Squawka score of 68% on Saturday. Kerkez scored his first Reds goal in west London prior to his withdrawal on the hour mark.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"article-page__title\">Dabble sign-up offer: <b data-stringify-type=\"bold\">Bet \u00a310+ &amp; Receive \u00a310 In Free Bets<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><strong>Not signed up to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/betting-sites\/dabble-sign-up-offer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dabble<\/a> yet? 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Stake not returned. Promotional Terms Apply.\u00a0<a class=\"c-link\" href=\"http:\/\/gambleaware.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"http:\/\/GambleAware.org\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">GambleAware.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cm-dominik-szoboszlai-liverpool\">CM: Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Squawka score: 75%<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Even in defeat Dominik Szoboszlai caught the eye as Liverpool fell to a 3-2 loss at Brentford. The Hungarian managed 12 penalty area entries and won 11 duels during a fine performance in the capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Honourable mention<\/strong>: Bruno Fernandes (71%)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While Bruno Fernandes didn\u2019t contribute to a goal against Brighton, it wasn\u2019t for want of trying as the Manchester United captain managed four shots and created two chances. Fernandes also completed three take ons as United extended their winning run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cm-bruno-guimaraes-newcastle\">CM: Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Squawka score: 79%<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Bruno Guimaraes came in clutch for Newcastle once more as he bagged a 90th minute winner in Saturday\u2019s 2-1 win over Fulham. The Brazilian also managed three tackles and completed two take ons in another stand out midfield showing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-sq-branded-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">STAT<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">GUIMARAES<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">NEWCASTLE RANK<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Goals<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">=1st<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Shots<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2nd<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Chances Created<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1st<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Tackles<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2nd<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Poss. won def third<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">=1st<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Final third passes attempted<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">22<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1st<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Honourable mention<\/strong>: Declan Rice (72%)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Declan Rice was forced off late on in Arsenal\u2019s 1-0 win over Crystal Palace due to injury. Even so, Rice excelled prior to his withdrawal as he made three tackles and two interceptions, as well as nine penalty area entries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cm-eberechi-eze-arsenal\">CM: Eberechi Eze (Arsenal)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Squawka score: 76%<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Eberechi Eze scored his first Arsenal goal on Sunday afternoon. Of course it came against former employers Crystal Palace. Eze got the better of Dean Henderson with his only shot on target and completed his only attempted take on to feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Honourable mention<\/strong>: Mikkel Damsgaard (75%)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brentford star Mikkel Damsgaard just misses out on a spot in the team despite his key role in the Bees\u2019 win over Liverpool. The Dane provided his first Premier League assist of the season in the 3-2 victory over the Reds and managed two tackles on home turf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rw-bryan-mbeumo-manchester-united\">RW: Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Squawka score: 80%<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Manchester United\u2019s hero on Saturday night, Bryan Mbeumo scored a second half brace from three shots against Brighton. The Cameroon international also completed four take ons and made seven ball recoveries in a fine showing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-sq-branded-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">STAT<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">MBEUMO<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">MAN UTD RANK<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Goals<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1st<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Shots<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2nd<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Take ons completed<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1st<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Chances created<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">=1st<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Poss. won midfield third<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">=1st<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Final third passes attempted<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">19<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2nd<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Honourable mention<\/strong>: Brenden Aaronson (74%)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brenden Aaronson scored his first league goal of the season in Leeds\u2019 2-1 win over West Ham on Friday night. The American netted with his only shot on target and completed three take ons in Yorkshire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-st-zian-flemming-burnley\">ST: Zian Flemming (Burnley)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Squawka score: 75%<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Burnley claimed a massive 3-2 win at relegation rivals Wolves on Sunday. Zian Flemming was on hand to bag a brace at Molineux, netting with two of three shots on target, while the Clarets forward also won six aerial duels in a standout display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Honourable mention<\/strong>: Eli Kroupi (75%)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eli Kroupi maintained his fine form with a goal against Nottingham Forest on Sunday. Kroupi has now scored four goals in his last three outings, as he netted with his only shot on target at the weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lw-matheus-cunha-manchester-united\">LW: Matheus Cunha (Manchester United)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Squawka score: 78%<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Manchester United made it three wins on the spin at Brighton\u2019s expense on Saturday evening with summer signing Matheus Cunha key. The Brazilian scored United\u2019s opening goal, his first since his arrival, midway through the first half against the Seagulls, and won seven duels up until his 81st minute withdrawal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Honourable mention<\/strong>: Jarrod Bowen (72%)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting in an unfamiliar left wing role, Jarrod Bowen still shone in West Ham\u2019s loss at Leeds. 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United have two players feature in the team of the week following their 4-2 win over Brighton. Arsenal, Newcastle and Liverpool are also represented in the XI Once again, we\u2019ve used our Squawka Score to determine team of the week, based on the statistical&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3564,"featured_media":1406104,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_yoast_wpseo_focuskw":"","_yoast_wpseo_title":"","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Manchester United continue their winning form with a third straight Premier League victory and two players named in the latest Team of the Week. 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