Brighton supply three places in Troy Deeney’s Premier League team of the week, with goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen and defender Luka Vuskovic selected after their clean sheet against nearby rivals. Diego Gomez also makes the side after scoring from the halfway line. Fabian Hurzeler is named manager of the week for his tactics and for bringing previously injured players back into the team.
Chelsea’s Pedro Neto is included after scoring twice in the win, while Levi Colwill is recognised after Chelsea kept their first league clean sheet since January. Diogo Dalot is chosen at left-back for his energy, defensive work and contribution in a scrappy Manchester United game. Sander Berge is selected after Fulham won a crucial match against Hull, which Deeney described as a six-pointer.
Arsenal defender Gabriel is picked after a 1-0 victory, with Deeney valuing his experience and quality. Aston Villa’s Johan Manzambi is included as Deeney’s player of the month so far, while James Maddison returns to the team after scoring in Tottenham’s win. Erling Haaland completes the selection after scoring twice for Manchester City against Ipswich and coming close to a hat-trick.