Top 10 Players in Premier League Week 25: A Ranking

From beginning to end, Gameweek 25 was full of action and exhilaration.

Thrilling victories from Liverpool and Arsenal set the stage for an exciting week, before Chelsea blew the Premier League title race wide open by holding Manchester City to a draw. This week, offering something for everyone, could potentially significantly influence the final standings in May.

Here are the top performers of 90min's latest action-packed round.

Luton boast several players such as Ross Barkley who could hold their heads high despite the 2-1 loss to Manchester United. Barkley, in a disciplined, box-to-box role, is demonstrating a previously unseen dimension of his game. Now 30, he seems to be at his best. There are increasing calls for Barkley to return to the England squad for the first time since October 2019, and many are in favour of it.

'Brighton have done it again' is an easy expression to use when an under-the-radar player shines, and it seems Brighton may genuinely have done it again. Simon Adingra is a joy to watch, causing havoc for Sheffield United, and securing two goals to keep his phenomenal season moving forward. Perhaps Chelsea will soon make a £100m bid for him.

With Harry Kane out of the picture, Ollie Watkins seems poised to be the most well-rounded striker in the Premier League. He scored two more goals, propelling Aston Villa to a 2-1 win over Fulham. He also delivered impressive link-up play and passing. Given that he has 12 assists to his name, it's not surprising. Unai Emery's achievements at Villa are noteworthy, with his success with Watkins meriting special praise.

Sheffield United may not be the standout team in this Premier League season, but Pascal Gross's performance against them is undeniably outstanding. During Brighton's 5-0 victory, he not only contributed one assist, but also created eight opportunities. He became the first Premier League player on record to reach such a figure with over 100 passes completed with 90% accuracy. He literally ran the game.

2024 has treated Rasmus Hojlund well. The young striker, initially criticized for a slow start in Manchester, scored two more goals over the weekend, extending his goal-scoring streak and bringing his total to seven in his last six games. Despite a tough match against Luton, the revitalized, confident Hojlund relished the challenge and came out on top.

Bukayo Saka's form was too much for Burnley to handle this week. Arsenal's star player added two more goals to his record, totaling six in his last four Premier League matches. Saka was a constant threat from start to finish. If Arsenal hopes to win the Premier League title, Saka needs to maintain his form consistently.

If Chelsea were to stand a chance against Manchester City, they needed to be organized and disciplined. Malo Gusto certainly got the memo. The French full-back metaphorically rendered Jeremy Doku ineffective making numerous big tackles and also contributing offensively. Chelsea initially signed Gusto as backup for captain Reece James, but the 20-year-old has given them a positive selection headache.

Mohamed Salah played only half of Liverpool's 4-1 win over Brentford but was still the standout player of the match. The Egyptian scored a goal and provided an assist, showcasing his dominion when he came off the bench. Salah could easily have topped the rankings if he had played the full 90 minutes.

Arsenal's victory over Burnley was marked by Saka's two goals, but Martin Odegaard was the driving force behind the Gunners' success. Odegaard scored the opener but didn't stop there—he later helped secure the penalty from which Saka scored. He retained possession right until the end, absorbing pressure from Burnley fans. His exquisite assist for the third goal showed his determination to dissect Burnley's defense.

Axel Disasi emerged unscathed, if not triumphant, from his showdown with Erling Haaland. The charismatic Disasi, with 16 clearances - the highest by any Chelsea player in the last eight seasons - gave his all to keep Man City at bay. Disasi has endeared himself to Chelsea fans, whether he's diving into crowds or risking it all on the field.