Deeney names Premier League Team of the Week after latest round

BBC football pundit Troy Deeney has named his Premier League Team of the Week following the latest round of fixtures.

Deeney’s selections span several clubs and include Martin Dubravka (Burnley), Tyrick Mitchell (Crystal Palace), Marcos Senesi (Bournemouth), Sven Botman (Newcastle), Neco Williams (Nottingham Forest), Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool), Alex Iwobi (Fulham), Anton Stach (Leeds), Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), Wilson Isidor (Sunderland), Hugo Ekitike (Liverpool) and Leeds manager Daniel Farke.

Dubravka was singled out for four or five excellent saves to keep Burnley in the contest against Nottingham Forest, while Mitchell’s performance in Crystal Palace’s win over West Ham was described as tireless and influential up and down the flank. Senesi and Botman were paired as the two center-backs in a week when only a couple of teams managed clean sheets, underscoring their steadiness at the back. Williams impressed with attacking intent and goal-threat in Forest’s setup, and Gravenberch was highlighted for a goal and a continued display of growing influence in Liverpool’s midfield, a year after his move from Bayern Munich. Iwobi delivered a superb half-volley on the way to Fulham’s win over Brentford, with a precise weight of pass that set up another goal and ongoing reliability in his all-around game.

Anton Stach’s inclusion reflected Leeds United’s upward trajectory with high tempo and physical presence, and Deeney noted his early impact since arriving from Germany. Fernandes received praise for his captain’s performance in a must-win scenario for Manchester United, including his 100th goal for the club. Isidor has been a notable early-season positive for Sunderland, with his late-teen goals and work rate helping the Black Cats push for stability in the top flight. Ekitike, a high-profile arrival at Liverpool, has continued to contribute, demonstrating the kind of finishing and movement that has kept him in the conversation around the club’s front line. Leeds’ Daniel Farke earned reference for turning a challenging run into results and keeping his squad’s intensity high as they push to stay in the division.

Liverpool’s five-from-five run has added context to Deeney’s picks, with Gravenberch’s ongoing development and Ekitike’s steady adaptation seen as driving factors for the club’s recent success. The selections also underscore the wide dispersion of standout performers across the league, from the block-to-rooted defending of Senesi and Botman to the dynamic ventures of Williams and Stach on the opposite flanks. Fernandes’s milestone goal adds a personal achievement layer to United’s season so far, while Isidor’s early impact at Sunderland has supporters hopeful for a positive campaign under their new regime. The inclusion of Farke acknowledges the manager’s role in Leeds’ turnaround and the team’s resilience in important fixtures.

As with every round, Deeney welcomes debate. Fans can weigh in with their own Team of the Week choices and discuss whether the selections reflect the most impactful performances across the league in the latest slate of games.