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Premier League Team of the Week: Aston Villa stars shine after thumping Bournemouth victory

Aston Villa stars dominate our Team of the Week
Aston Villa stars dominate our Team of the WeekDAN ISTITENE / GETTY IMAGES VIA AFP

The final set of Premier League fixtures has passed ahead of the last international break of 2025, meaning it's time for Flashscore to select its Team of the Week.

Several stars stood out across the weekend, with top individual performances in Arsenal's 2-2 draw at Sunderland as well as Manchester City's 3-0 win over Liverpool.

Elsewhere, Aston Villa thrashed Bournemouth 4-0 and Chelsea dispatched managerless Wolves 3-0 at Stamford Bridge.

Flashscore have compiled a Premier League Team of the Week, based on our player ratings.

Premier League Team of the Week
Premier League Team of the WeekFlashscore

Goalkeeper

Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa) - 7.8

The Premier League's highest-rated goalkeeper over the weekend was Emi Martinez, who excelled in Aston Villa's 4-0 win over Bournemouth.

Martinez made three saves - including an excellent dive to stop Antoine Semenyo's penalty - on his way to a third clean sheet in his last four games.

Defenders

Matheus Nunes (Manchester City) - 8.0

Nunes excelled in Manchester City's 3-0 win over Liverpool, once again impressing in the right-back position.

The midfielder-turned-defender provided an assist while also dominating at the back, with five duels won, two interceptions and six clearances.

Daniel Ballard (Sunderland) - 7.8

Rising Sunderland star Ballard delivered a superb performance in a 2-2 draw against his former club Arsenal.

The Northern Ireland international opened the scoring with a fantastic strike to end the Gunners' run of clean sheets and won the flick-on for Brian Brobbey's late equaliser - before going on to make a goal-saving block in the final moments of the match.

Ballard v Arsenal
Ballard v ArsenalOpta by StatsPerform / Photo by MI NEWS / NURPHOTO / NURPHOTO VIA AFP

Malo Gusto (Chelsea) - 7.9

Chelsea defender Gusto netted his first goal in senior football during the Blues' 3-0 win over Wolves.

He was well-placed to head home just minutes into the second half and complemented the milestone with a top all-round display, winning six duels, making one interception, one clearance and completing all three of his attempted dribbles.

Midfielders

Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) - 8.4

Another player to shine at the Stadium of Light on Saturday evening was Arsenal captain Saka, who tormented Sunderland's defence with a relentless attacking display.

The Englishman scored with a powerful low drive midway through the second half while also creating two big chances for his teammates and completing 19 passes in the final third.

Ross Barkley (Aston Villa) - 8.8

Barkley only featured from the bench in Villa's win, but made an immediate impact in his short time on the pitch.

The veteran midfielder netted just six minutes after coming on, heading home at the near post for Villa's third goal of the afternoon.

He also created one big chance and maintained a 90 per cent pass accuracy during his cameo.

Amadou Onana (Aston Villa) - 8.2

The second of four Aston Villa players to feature this week, Onana netted his first goal of the season in the win over Bournemouth.

Despite a primarily defensive role, the Belgian drilled home a superb effort from outside the area before going on to make three tackles, four clearances and win six duels.

Onana heat map v Bournemouth
Onana heat map v BournemouthOpta by StatsPerform / Photo by DAN ISTITENE / GETTY IMAGES EUROPE / GETTY IMAGES VIA AFP

Omari Hutchinson (Nottingham Forest) - 8.2

Another inspired substitute appearance came from Nottingham Forest midfielder Hutchinson, who provided an assist just 10 minutes after coming onto the pitch.

The 22-year-old had a point to prove after a slow start to life back in the Premier League but made an important impact in his side's 3-1 win over Leeds, also completing two dribbles and one cross during his time in the game.

Emiliano Buendia (Aston Villa) - 8.6

Forgotten man Buendia has made a resurgence for Villa this season and continued his good form with a goal against Bournemouth - firing home a brilliant free-kick.

The Argentine continued to prove his value to the squad with an exceptional performance, having three shots, creating one big chance and winning three tackles at Villa Park.

Forwards

Pedro Neto (Chelsea) - 8.4

Chelsea winger Neto bagged his third Premier League goal of the season in the Blues' 3-0 win over Wolves, tapping home from close range to round off the scoring at Stamford Bridge.

Neto came back to haunt his former club, winning seven ground duels while also completing 17 passes in the final third and three successful dribbles.

Jeremy Doku (Manchester City) - 9.3

Saving the best for last, Manchester City winger Doku is our Player of the Week after an exceptional showing against Liverpool.

The Belgian made three key passes, won 20 duels and completed seven dribbles before rounding out the evening with a brilliant goal - curling into the corner from outside the penalty area.

His performance earned a 9.3 Flashscore rating, the highest of any player across the weekend.

Doku v Liverpool
Doku v LiverpoolOpta by StatsPerform / Photo by DARREN STAPLES / AFP

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