{
  "id": 4587429,
  "title": "Premier League Team of the Week: Our Best XI",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/premier-league-team-of-the-week-our-best-xi",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-31T06:40:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/premier-league-team-week-best-064000230.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Our weekly Premier League Team of the Week showcases the best-performing XI from the second round of fixtures. Goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis of Hull City made a perfect start with consecutive clean sheets, stopping Taiwo Awoniyi's effort in a pivotal moment. Right-back Amar Dedic of Newcastle United had a great debut with two assists in the League Cup and an adventurous performance against Tottenham Hotspur. Centre-back Nordi Mukiele of Fulham made a significant impact with 14 clearances and a clean sheet against his former side. Marc Guehi of Crystal Palace returned to his favoured role, leading the contest for touches and completing 7/8 long balls forward. Left-back Neco Williams of Nottingham Forest exceeded expectations, winning a penalty and creating chances against his former club. Central midfield Nico Gonzalez of Newcastle United made an excellent debut with a long-range distribution and an outstanding cross for Elanga's goal. Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United, fresh from winning the PFA Player of the Year, scored a hat-trick and assisted a penalty in a 5-2 victory over Ipswich. Right-wing Anthony Elanga of Newcastle United returned to form with a crucial goal for his new team. Left-wing Rayan Cherki of Manchester City delivered a sublime performance, scoring two stunning goals at Selhurst Park. Centre-forward Joao Pedro of Chelsea played the best football of his career, scoring an own goal and an own assist for Cole Palmer's winning goal. Erling Haaland of Manchester City opened the scoring for his team with a powerful header against Crystal Palace.",
  "summary": "Our weekly Premier League Team of the Week is back for another edition. From impressive debutants to players already in red-hot scoring form, we've selected the best-performing XI from the second roun...",
  "key_points": [
    "Hull City's Konstantinos Tzolakis kept two clean sheets in a row",
    "Newcastle United's Amar Dedic made two assists in League Cup debut",
    "Manchester City's Joao Pedro scored own goal and assist in win"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This selection highlights standout players who have made significant contributions to their teams' performances, with several making debuts or returning to form with impressive displays.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}