The latest Premier League team of the week sees nine clubs represented in the ninth edition of the season. Matheus Cunha’s last-minute goal for Wolverhampton Wanderers in their 2-2 draw with Brighton & Hove Albion earned him a well-deserved spot in the elite XI.
Cunha’s strike secured Wolves their second point of the 2024/25 campaign in a thrilling manner. While no other Wolves players made the cut this week, Cunha’s impressive 8.4 WhoScored rating was unmatched by any other player in the league.
Nottingham Forest’s Chris Wood and Manchester United’s Casemiro also impressed with 8.4 ratings each. Wood netted twice in Forest’s 3-1 victory over Leicester City, while Casemiro scored United’s only goal in a 2-1 loss to West Ham United.
Chelsea’s Pedro Neto was a standout performer with an 8.3 rating for his display in the 2-1 win over Newcastle United, contributing to Nicolas Jackson’s opening goal. Manchester City’s Savinho also earned an 8.3 rating for his performance in the 1-0 win against Southampton, showcasing his skills with six successful dribbles and five chances created.
The full team of the week includes Mark Travers (Bournemouth) in goal, Thomas Partey (Arsenal), Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool), Trevoh Chalobah (Crystal Palace), Josko Gvardiol (Man City), Savinho (Man City), Casemiro (Man Utd), Ryan Yates (Nottingham Forest), Pedro Neto (Chelsea), Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest), and Matheus Cunha (Wolves).
