There have been more shocking results and increases for the books in Gameweek 10 than any other so far in the Premier League this season.
Liverpool were the big winners at the top of the table as they capitalized on shock defeats by title rivals Arsenal and Manchester City, while Southampton finally broke their duck by picking up three points for the first time in 2024/25.
As always, there were some star performances in England’s top flight, with a number of players doing their best when it mattered most.
With that in mind, here you go 90 minutes best players of Gameweek 10.
Bruno Fernandes’ complete lack of form proved to be a major problem during Erik ten Hag’s final months in charge Manchester United. The Portuguese master had more red cards than goals after the West Ham defeat, but Ruud van Nistelrooy has managed to get him firing again.
It was the 30-year-old’s penalty that put the Red Devils ahead against Chelsea on Sunday, setting the hosts up for a vital three points at Old Trafford.
Those dreams were dashed minutes later when the visitors hit back, but Fernandes at least brought some leadership that has been completely missing from his game so far this year.
Almost everything went according to plan Newcastle United at the early departure on Saturday.
Anthony Gordon set up Alexander Isak early on the only goal of the match and from that moment the Magpies made life tremendously difficult for the traveling Arsenal, with Tino Livramento one of the architects of their downfall.
The former Southampton full-back left Gabriel Martinelli out and allowed no space for Leandro Trossard when the Belgian went wide.
Joe Gomez had a big task on Saturday afternoon. Brighton & Hove Albion made good on their 1-0 lead at Anfield and Liverpool they were struggling to break them. Their hopes were dealt another blow when first-choice centre-back Ibrahima Konate was brought down by injury and had to come off.
Fortunately for Arne Slot, Gomez showed no signs of rust and produced a composed 45 minutes in the second half. The England international couldn’t finish his goalscoring project despite having two shots on target, but more importantly he didn’t let anything pass Virgil van Dijk’s side as goals from Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah overturned the result.
who had Bournemouth beating Manchester City on their Premier League bingo cards this weekend, then?
It was a second major scalp for Andoni Iraola’s Cherries after defeating Arsenal earlier in the campaign and it was thoroughly deserved, with Antoine Semenyo playing a star role in the win.
The 24-year-old was BournemouthThe most dangerous outing of the afternoon and showed great composure to fire them over early, taking advantage of the first of left-back Milos Kerkez’s assists.
Fulham were banging on the door all night during Monday’s clash with Brentford, but it looked like their efforts were going to count for little.
However, a truly monstrous cameo from Wales international Harry Wilson changed all that. The 27-year-old scored an impressive stoppage-time brace that only came in the 82nd minute.
Wilson first improvised with a brilliant strike to level proceedings and then headed in Antonee Robinson’s cross to steal all the points.
ChelseaThe team’s trip to United was certainly a game of points, and the game did not develop beyond the scraps of midfield until it ignited with two goals in the second half.
Moises Caicedo hasn’t had the plaudits that some of his teammates have deserved in recent weeks, but the Ecuadorian’s performance was paramount for the Blues. left Old Trafford with a deserved point.
It was his pinpoint volley from the edge of the box that drew Chelsea level just after Fernandes’ penalty, although his two tackles, two clearances and four recoveries were arguably more important throughout the game .
If ever there was a weekend for Dominic Solanke to enjoy the fruits of his labour, this was it.
Tottenham Hotspur They faced a typical Aston Villa side on Sunday and, unsurprisingly, conceded a goal despite their clear dominance of the game, but two quality moments from their £65million striker ensured the points went in the direction of the hosts.
A wonderful dinner was followed by a touch as the Spurs run away with himwith Solanke’s incredible work rate rewarded with two goals to propel Ange Postecoglou’s side to a much-needed win.
