After every round of Premier League matches this season, BBC football pundit Troy Deeney will give you his team and manager of the week.
Published March 6, 2026 • Source: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c62d4w645k5o
After every round of Premier League matches this season, BBC football pundit Troy Deeney will give you his team and manager of the week.
Here are this week's choices. Do you agree? Give us your thoughts using the comments form at the bottom of this page.
Matz Sels ( Nottingham Forest ): A huge performance from Sels with Nottingham Forest coming back to get a 2-2 draw against Manchester City. He commanded his area well and there was nothing he could do about the goals that went in, but he was an integral part in getting the draw over the line.
Gabriel Magalhaes ( Arsenal ): Gabriel was a monster and a beast in the 1-0 win against Brighton. Arsenaldidn't offer anything in an attacking sense, but Gabriel was well-organised, marshalled things well and stepped up to the plate when William Saliba wasn't there. He earned another clean sheet for Arsenal.
Dan Burn ( Newcastle ): Burn is the heartbeat of that team. No other player really gets Newcastle emotionally how Burn does. The team dug in with 10 men to beat Manchester United 2-1, and he produced a wonderful and colossal performance.
James Tarkowski ( Everton ): I know everyone knows this, but it seems that other teams don't. Tarkowski is very good in the air, and you have to mark him at set-pieces. No-one seems to do that! He was a beast, again, as he scored in the 2-0 win over Burnley. Everton, again going quietly about their business and getting things done the right away. Tarkowski was solid, and he offers you a threat going forward.
Andre ( Wolves ): Yes, he gets a goal to win the game against Liverpool on Tuesday, but he's an enforcer. He had to dig in a lot with the Liverpoolpressure, especially in the first half. He did a great job for the team. On the odd occasion, he was able to get forward - and he drove forward with pace and purpose, and he managed to nick a goal. He has been a huge part of the Wolves revival.
Declan Rice ( Arsenal ): Need I say anything else? Rice is the man who is always in the right area. The ball always breaks to him. It looks like he is tiring, but then he manages to do a lung-busting run. It was an excellent performance from Rice against Brighton. He controlled and dictated the field.
Elliot Anderson ( Nottingham Forest ): It was one of those performances that make you think he will probably be at Manchester City one day. The goal was a great hit, and he broke up play really well. He also manages to make 25 fouls a game, but never gets a card! I think he would be a good replacement for Rodri one day. If Manchester City cannot get Rodri back to the level he was fitness-wise, then they need Anderson next to him, or they move Rodri on and put Anderson in.
Adam Wharton ( Crystal Palace ): He plays forward and he assists goals. What separates him from other players in the Premier League is he plays one or two touches, and he plays forward more than anyone that I can think of. He is not afraid of making mistakes. His pass for Jorgen Strand Larsen's goal in the 3-1 win at Tottenham on Thursday was lovely. His take on the half-turn and the ball in for Ismaila Sarr was fantastic too. I wonder whether Palace can keep him moving forward?
Crysencio Summerville ( West Ham ) : It feels like week after week we are talking about this guy. He has been fantastic for West Ham, cutting in on his right foot, and scoring goals. He might be one of West Ham's better buys, which is interesting because people thought he was a waste of time earlier in the season. He has come in and is now doing really well - getting the winner at Fulham on Wednesday. Could he be the reason why Spurs go down?
Ismaila Sarr ( Crystal Palace ) : Two goals, pace and power. A player I played with, and he has all the ability to go to the next level. He just needs someone to take a risk on him.
Joao Pedro ( Chelsea ): Three goals and an assist - that is why you end up being in the team of the week and the main captain. He is flying.
Regis Le Bris ( Sunderland ): Another massive result for Sunderland as they won at Leeds. It looked like they were on the slide, but they have reached the magical 40 points. They're ahead of Newcastleby a point. They're a newly promoted team and they have never looked like in any danger of being relegated, and now they get a massive push towards the end of the season in the last nine games. They are eight points behind Chelsea in the race for Europe. I don't believe they will get that, but can they catch Brentford? Absolutely.
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