Several standout performers emerged over the weekend, with top individual displays in Arsenal's 2-2 draw against Sunderland as well as Manchester City's 3-0 victory over Liverpool.
In other matches, Aston Villa crushed Bournemouth 4-0 and Chelsea defeated the manager-less Wolves 3-0 at Stamford Bridge.
Flashscore has compiled a Premier League Team of the Week, based on our player ratings.
Goalkeeper
Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa) - 7.8
The highest-rated goalkeeper in the Premier League this weekend was Emi Martinez, who shone in Aston Villa's 4-0 triumph over Bournemouth.
Martinez made three crucial saves, including a superb dive to stop Antoine Semenyo's penalty, securing his third clean sheet in four matches.
Defenders
Matheus Nunes (Manchester City) - 8.0
Nunes stood out in Manchester City's 3-0 win against Liverpool, impressing again in the right-back role.
The midfielder-turned-defender contributed an assist and dominated defensively with five duels won, two interceptions, and six clearances.
Daniel Ballard (Sunderland) - 7.8
Emerging Sunderland talent Ballard delivered an excellent performance in the 2-2 draw versus his former team Arsenal.
The Northern Ireland international opened the scoring with a brilliant strike that ended Arsenal’s clean sheet streak, assisted Brian Brobbey’s late equalizer with a flick-on, and made a goal-saving block in the dying moments.
Malo Gusto (Chelsea) - 7.9
Chelsea defender Gusto scored his first senior goal during the Blues' 3-0 victory over Wolves.
He headed home early in the second half and complemented the milestone with an impressive all-around performance, winning six duels, making one interception, one clearance, and completing all three attempted dribbles.
Midfielders
Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) - 8.4
Another standout at the Stadium of Light was Arsenal captain Saka, who relentlessly troubled Sunderland’s defense with his attacking play.
The Englishman scored a powerful low shot midway through the second half, created two big chances, and completed 19 passes in the final third.
Ross Barkley (Aston Villa) - 8.8
Barkley came off the bench in Villa’s win but made an immediate impact during his brief appearance.
The experienced midfielder scored just six minutes after entering, heading home at the near post for Villa’s third goal.
He also created a big chance and maintained a 90% pass accuracy during his cameo.
Amadou Onana (Aston Villa) - 8.2
Onana was the second of four Aston Villa players featured this week, scoring his first goal of the season in the victory over Bournemouth.
Although mainly playing a defensive role, the Belgian struck a superb effort from outside the box and contributed three tackles, four clearances, and six duels won.
Omari Hutchinson (Nottingham Forest) - 8.2
Another impactful substitute appearance came from Nottingham Forest midfielder Hutchinson, who assisted just 10 minutes after entering the match.
The 22-year-old had something to prove after a slow start back in the Premier League and made a key contribution in his team’s 3-1 victory over Leeds, also completing two dribbles and one cross during his time on the pitch.
Emiliano Buendia (Aston Villa) - 8.6
Buendia, once overlooked, has revived his form for Villa this season and continued his strong performances with a goal against Bournemouth, scoring a brilliant free-kick.
The Argentine proved his worth again with an outstanding display, taking three shots, creating one big chance, and winning three tackles at Villa Park.
Forwards
Pedro Neto (Chelsea) - 8.4
Chelsea winger Neto scored his third Premier League goal of the season in the Blues' 3-0 win over Wolves, finishing off the scoring with a close-range tap-in at Stamford Bridge.
Neto haunted his former club by winning seven ground duels, completing 17 passes in the final third, and executing three successful dribbles.
Jeremy Doku (Manchester City) - 9.3
Saving the best for last, Manchester City winger Doku is our Player of the Week following an outstanding performance against Liverpool.
The Belgian made three key passes, won 20 duels, completed seven dribbles, and capped the night with a stunning goal curling into the corner from outside the box.
His display earned a 9.3 Flashscore rating, the highest of any player over the weekend.
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