BBC football pundit Troy Deeney selects his Premier League team of the week following each round of matches. This week's lineup includes Kepa Arrizabalaga, Ben Johnston, Virgil van Dijk, James Tarkowski, Rayan Ait-Nouri, Sandro Tonali, Tyler Adams, Kevin de Bruyne, Stephy Mavididi, Joao Pedro, and Harvey Barnes. Deeney also commends the tactical acumen of Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola.
Kepa's solid performance for Bournemouth, Van Dijk's leadership at Liverpool, and Ait-Nouri's standout display for Wolves are highlighted. Tonali's resurgence at Newcastle and de Bruyne's consistent excellence at Manchester City are noted. The contributions of lesser-recognized players like Johnston and Adams are also acknowledged. Deeney's selections prompt readers to share their opinions on the chosen players and suggest their own team of the week in the comments section.