James McAtee (Nottingham Forest):
He dictated everything at Anfield from first whistle to last—finding pockets, receiving on the half-turn, and playing forward with purpose. He was the catalyst for all their good moments. He’s exceptional, even if he won’t be mentioned alongside the goalscorers.
Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United):
What more can you say? Captain Fantastic: a hat-trick, an assist, and nearly one from the halfway line. Where would United be without him? Honestly, fighting relegation.
Rayan Cherki (Manchester City):
My favourite player to watch anywhere. His touch, his control, the way he sees and solves problems—he’s brilliantly gifted and delightfully carefree. He just wants to play, and it shows.
Anthony Elanga (Newcastle):
Two weeks in a row: another superb goal, another standout display. He looks reborn under this manager. We might be seeing the Forest version again—blistering pace terrorising back lines, and defenders panicking before he even arrives.
Yoane Wissa (Newcastle):
I had to squeeze him in. He’s been excellent through the middle, even if the two strikers have scored more and grabbed the spotlight. He’s a huge reason Newcastle are thriving, yet his graft flies under the radar—so much so that Woltemade could be sold. That’s how well Wissa’s done.