Every Premier League matchweek brings its share of drama, and who better to break it all down than BBC football pundit Troy Deeney? After each round of fixtures, he selects his standout performers and manager of the week. Here are his latest picks—do they match yours?
Matz Sels (Nottingham Forest)
Forest needed a monumental performance against Chelsea, and Sels delivered. The goalkeeper was calm and commanding, making a crucial penalty save that helped his side secure a result many didn't see coming. With that showing, Forest look like they've locked in their Premier League safety—a turnaround few predicted before kickoff.
Vitalii Mykolenko (Everton)
While the headlines may go to goalscorer Jake O'Brien, Mykolenko quietly put on a defensive masterclass. He completely neutralized Antoine Semenyo, shutting down everything down his flank. While Manchester City attacked relentlessly on the other side, Mykolenko's side remained a fortress. He delivered big tackles, avoided a booking, and proved why he's a key figure in Everton's backline.
Micky van de Ven (Tottenham)
In a must-win clash against Aston Villa, van de Ven stepped up as a true leader—something we haven't always seen from him. His blistering pace bailed out Spurs on multiple occasions, and he made several crunching tackles. Even Emi Buendía's late goal couldn't overshadow his commanding performance at the heart of defense.
Marcos Senesi (Bournemouth)
Bournemouth were brilliant in their win over Crystal Palace, and Senesi has been a rock all season long. His dominance at the back raises a big question: can the Cherries hold onto him beyond this campaign? If he keeps performing like this, bigger clubs will surely come calling.
Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United)
Comparing Mainoo's early-season form to now is like night and day—a testament to what a little trust and care can unlock. While Deeney hesitates to crown him just yet, he calls United's win over Liverpool the most complete performance he's seen from the youngster in a red shirt. Mainoo dominated the midfield, broke up play, drove forward with intent, and even got on the scoresheet. It's the kind of all-around display that has fans buzzing about his future.