Liverpool suffered another setback as they fell 2-1 at home to rivals Manchester United, allowing Arsenal to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League to three points following a 1-0 victory over Fulham.

Elsewhere, Chelsea continued their fine form with a 3-0 triumph at Nottingham Forest, Aston Villa claimed a 2-1 win against Tottenham on the road, and Crystal Palace and Bournemouth delivered a thrilling 3-3 draw.

Based on our player ratings system, Flashscore has compiled this week’s standout performers:

Premier League Team of the Week

Goalkeeper
Martin Dubravka (Burnley) – 7.7
Dubravka was crucial as Burnley held off a late Leeds charge to secure a potentially vital 2-0 win. The veteran stopper made four key saves at Turf Moor, including a brilliant first-half effort to tip Brenden Aaronson’s shot onto the post.

Defenders
Reece James (Chelsea) – 8.4
Marking his 200th appearance for Chelsea, James shone at the City Ground, capping an impressive performance with a thunderous volley for the Blues’ third goal.

Dan Ballard (Sunderland) – 8.3
Ballard was a defensive wall for Sunderland, recording 10 defensive contributions—including six clearances and two blocks—helping the Black Cats secure a 2-0 victory over Wolves.

Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace) – 8.2
Guehi turned in an attacking-minded display as Palace salvaged a draw with Bournemouth, creating two chances (the most in the match) and winning a crucial late penalty.

Nordi Mukiele (Sunderland) – 9.0
Mukiele was outstanding for Sunderland, scoring their opener and excelling defensively by winning 14 of 18 duels and making eight clearances. His 9.0 rating is the highest of the week.

Midfielders

Pedro Neto (Chelsea) – 8.9
Neto came alive in the second half at Nottingham Forest, assisting the opener with a pinpoint cross before scoring himself from a brilliant free-kick.

Georginio Rutter (Brighton) – 7.9
Rutter impressed with tireless running against Newcastle, setting up Brighton’s first goal with a perfectly timed through ball to Danny Welbeck.

Emiliano Buendia (Aston Villa) – 8.0
Coming off the bench, Buendia made an instant impact, curling home a fine goal following a superb build-up involving Matty Cash and Lucas Digne.

Forwards

Eli Junior Kroupi (Bournemouth) – 8.1
Kroupi seized his chance in the starting lineup, scoring twice against Crystal Palace—including a goal on the goal line and a clinical finish from a defensive error.

Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) – 8.5
Mateta’s hat-trick rescued Palace in a 3-3 thriller with Bournemouth. Scoring twice from close range and converting a late penalty, he registered 11 of Palace’s 20 shots and an impressive 3.67 expected goals (xG).

Danny Welbeck (Brighton) – 8.3
Welbeck’s revival continues as he netted twice against Newcastle. His first was a clever dink over the keeper, followed by a composed finish from a loose ball on the edge of the box.