Premier League Round 2: Gyokeres Makes His Debut

The second round of the 2025/26 Premier League featured impressive victories from the giants like Arsenal, Chelsea, and Tottenham, showcasing outstanding performances across all three lines.

Sports Mole has selected the Premier League Round 2 Team of the Week, including many prominent stars.

On the inaugural day at their new home, Hill Dickinson Stadium, England’s number one goalkeeper delivered an exceptional performance, helping Everton secure a 2-0 win over Brighton. Pickford successfully saved a penalty from Danny Welbeck, made several top-class saves, proving why he remains one of the Premier League’s top shot-stoppers.

Jurrien Timber (Arsenal) was named the best player of the round after a brilliant display against Leeds United. The Dutch defender scored twice from set-piece routines and provided a perfect assist to Bukayo Saka, contributing to Arsenal’s 5-0 demolition of their opponents. Timber earned a perfect 10/10 rating, confirming he is Mikel Arteta’s “secret weapon.”

In central defense, Joachim Andersen (Fulham) stood out with eight clearances, two precise interceptions, and sharp long passes, helping Fulham hold Manchester United to a 1-1 draw under heavy pressure. Additionally, Trevoh Chalobah (Chelsea) left a strong mark in the 5-1 thrashing of West Ham. The 26-year-old center-back scored a crucial goal and won 5 out of 6 challenges both in the air and on the ground.

At left-back, James Garner (Everton) was surprisingly used by coach Sean Dyche as a “trump card.” Not only did he score a stunning goal to make it 2-0 against Brighton, but Garner also contributed 9 clearances and 2 key passes, helping Everton secure their first win of the season.

In midfield, Jack Grealish (Everton)made a big impact by contributing to both of his team’s goals. The marquee signing from Man City showed a strong revival, acting as the “playmaker” with one assist for Iliman Ndiaye’s goal and another for James Garner.

Joao Palhinha (Tottenham) continued his impressive form in the 2-0 victory over Man City. The Portuguese midfielder not only scored the decisive goal but also played actively, making four successful tackles and winning both aerial duels, helping Spurs maintain their perfect winning record.

Moreover, Josh Cullen (Burnley) also attracted attention with an explosive performance, scoring a goal and providing an assist in the 2-0 win over Sunderland. Meanwhile, Jaidon Anthony (Burnley) became a key disruptive force on the right flank, scoring once and assisting once, securing all three points for Burnley.

Up front, Viktor Gyokeres (Arsenal) was the center of attention. After a lackluster debut in the opening round, the Swedish newcomer scored twice against Leeds, including a classy solo effort and a successful penalty. Gyokeres’ brilliance helped Arsenal maintain their top spot with six points from two matches.

The other forward included is Joao Pedro (Chelsea), who sparked the remarkable comeback against West Ham. Pedro equalized with a powerful header and then assisted two more goals for Chalobah and Neto, playing a vital role in The Blues’ 5-1 victory.