After the final round of the Premier League season, BBC football pundit Troy Deeney has unveiled his latest team of the week, with Arsenal's title-winning stars dominating the selection. The Gunners clinched the league on the final day, and Deeney's lineup reflects their decisive contributions, alongside standout performers from across the division.
In goal, Deeney chose Arsenal's David Raya, calling his save to deny West Ham's Mateus Fernandes the "save of the season." He argued that Raya's intervention effectively won Arsenal the title, highlighting the goalkeeper's immense impact in the crucial moment.
At the back, Levi Colwill of Chelsea made the team after returning from injury. Deeney praised Colwill's calming influence amid Chelsea's chaos, describing him as a leader and a positive sign for England's future. Everton's James Tarkowski earned his spot with a goal and an assist away at Crystal Palace, with Deeney noting that Tarkowski has been a key reason for Everton's surprising season. Arsenal's Gabriel was rewarded for his "massive blocks and massive moments," simply getting the job done in the title decider. Brighton's Maxim de Cuyper also featured, providing two assists from left-back against Wolves in a brilliant display.
In midfield, Bournemouth's Rayan continued his impressive campaign with another goal at Fulham. Deeney suggested that if not for Nico O'Reilly, Rayan would be a candidate for Young Player of the Season, and he is now gearing up for Brazil's World Cup squad. Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly showed his versatility, starting in midfield before shifting to left-back mid-game without a misstep; Deeney hailed him as one of the players who has stepped up in recent weeks. Liverpool's Ryan Gravenberch scored a wonderful goal against Chelsea, earning high praise for his performance. Manchester City's Jeremy Doku, who had not scored since November, has now netted four goals in the last month, described by Deeney as "flying" as City push for pressure that may not be enough.
Up front, Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins delivered a bruising performance at Burnley, consistently getting the job done. Manchester City's Erling Haaland contributed a goal and an assist, securing his place as the main man.
Finally, Deeney named Mikel Arteta as manager of the week, simply stating that he got the job done and won the league. The selection underscores Arteta's tactical nous and leadership throughout a tense title race.
Deeney's team of the week not only highlights individual brilliance but also tells the story of a season where Arsenal's collective strength and timely performances from others across the league shaped the final standings. The Gunners' title win, built on solid defending and key contributions from players like Raya and Gabriel, was acknowledged by neutral observers as well.
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Based on reporting from BBC Sport.
