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Premier League Team of the Week: Truffert, Van Dijk, O'Reilly & Cherki Make the Cut
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BBC Sport20.4.2026Sport2 Min. Lesezeit

Premier League Team of the Week: Truffert, Van Dijk, O'Reilly & Cherki Make the Cut

Analysis of standout performers across the Premier League including Bernardo Silva's masterclass against Arsenal

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  • A Premier League team of the week selection highlighting standout performers including Bournemouth's Adrien Truffert who won the game at Newcastle, Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk who scored a last-gasp winner in the Merseyside derby, and Manchester City's Nico O'Reilly described as the best player in the league this season.
  • Rayan Cherki receives particular praise as the commentator's favourite player in world football.

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Adrien Truffert (Bournemouth): He's one of those players that goes under the radar. A lot of people are looking at Alex Jimenez because he replaced Milos Kerkez but Truffert has been the best full-back. He was great in the 2-1 victory at Newcastle - loads of power and energy and defended really well and nicked the winner.

Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool): You play the Merseyside derby, you're the captain and score right at the end of the game to nick it. You're in the team.

Joachim Andersen (Fulham): Because they kept a clean sheet and got out of there against Brentford with a point, Andersen and Leno deserve loads of credit. Solid performances from both - they stepped up in big moments to get their side a clean sheet.

Nico O'Reilly (Man City): Pep Guardiola spoke about him being the young player of the year. I think he's player of the season. O'Reilly's been the most consistent performer throughout the campaign. Bruno Fernandes is one that's getting spoken about, but O'Reilly has been fantastic - nine goals from left-back. He's a number 10 by trade, plays central midfield to cover the team and goes left-back when he needs to. What more do you want from the kid? He's unbelievable. He has a good head on his shoulders. It looks like he'll probably be England's starting left-back at the World Cup. He's been sensational. The word 'wonderkid' gets thrown around and used to describe players who haven't earned it - but he's earned it. He's been Manchester City's best player by a country mile.

Xavi Simons (Tottenham): I didn't like the celebration when he scored against Brighton - I thought it was a bit too much, a bit Instagrammy. But Spurs have been poor of late and his quality and the X-Factor he showed with the assist and goal could be how they stay up. I don't think they will stay up - I'm really worried for them, but they need him to have five more games like that and that will give them the best chance. Maybe if the defenders started to defend they would have won the game instead of drawing it.

Bernardo Silva (Man City): In the biggest game of the season, with a Ballon d'Or winner in Rodri next to him, and facing Declan Rice - who people have talked about winning the Ballon d'Or - Bernardo Silva was the best player on the pitch as Manchester City beat Arsenal. In key moments, he understood what the game required, grabbed the game by the scruff of the neck and said 'we win today'. The biggest moment that pops into my head is a cross in the 83rd minute - Bernardo Silva against Viktor Gyokeres to win a header. Bernardo Silva wins it, and blasts Gyokeres in the meantime. I think he is one of the biggest pieces for Manchester City to replace. Not just with his quality on the ball but also that leadership - it's going to be hard to replace.

Rayan Cherki (Man City): My favourite player, as you know. The best player to watch in world football for me. Look at that goal against Arsenal - he goes past Gabriel and Rice as if they are not there. The weight of body to transfer from right foot to left foot. When he shoots, you don't know which foot is his strongest, he goes with his left foot past people, and scores with his right. He is just an unbelievable footballer. Pep Guardiola has found another talent. And at 22, he is only going to get better. It's quite scary when you think about how young this Manchester City team is.

Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingam Forest): Very simple, you score a hat-trick - even if it is against Burnley - you're in the team of the week. Captain's performance. That's all that matters.

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