Arsenal Dominates Teams of the Week After Opening Matchday of Premier League
Following the conclusion of the first round of fixtures in the Premier League, several media outlets have unveiled their Teams of the Week for Matchday 1 in the 2026/27 season, highlighting impressive performances from four Arsenal players.
The BBC has named Christos Tzolis, a summer signing for Arsenal, as a standout player for his performance against Coventry City. Troy Deeney praised Tzolis for being a great addition, noting his “calming influence and tenacity.” Deeney remarked that Tzolis combines the best qualities of Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli with an added output, predicting he will be a significant force this season.
The BBC’s Team of the Week for Matchday 1 of 2026/27
In a similar vein, Flashscore included both Bukayo Saka and Ben White in their selections. Anthony Paphitis commented on White’s performance, stating that the right-back created a significant impact with his overlapping runs, contributing to an assist for Martin Odegaard. On Saka, Paphitis noted that the winger appeared to have returned to form after recent injuries, underscoring his goal that doubled Arsenal’s lead.
Flashscore’s Team of the Week for Matchday 1 of 2026/27
Additionally, Sofascore featured Martin Odegaard in their lineup. Writer John Toney noted that the Arsenal captain made a significant impact by creating three chances and successfully completing 52 of 56 passes, alongside performing well defensively with four recoveries and two tackles.
Sofascore’s Team of the Week for Matchday 1 of 2026/27
Four Arsenal players have made it into various Teams of the Week for Matchday 1 of the new Premier League season.
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With the first round of Premier League fixtures now at an end, various publications have released their Team of the Week picks for Matchday 1 of the new season.
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In the BBC’s team, Troy Deeney has selected Arsenal summer signing Christos Tzolis for his performance against Coventry City, writing that the winger is a great bit of business, and praising the player for his “calming influence and tenacity”.
Deeney believes Tzolis is like a mix of Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli in one player, with “a lot more output than those guys”, and that the Greek international will be “a beast” this year.
The BBC’s Team of the Week for Matchday 1 of 2026/27
Over on the stat websites, Flashscore have selected both Bukayo Saka and Ben White.
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On White, Flashscore’s Anthony Paphitis writes that the right-back was a threat with his overlapping runs, ultimately leading to his assist for Martin Odegaard.
As for Saka, Paphitis suggests the winger looks like his old self after his recent injury problems, highlighting the England international’s goal to double Arsenal’s lead on the night.
Flashscore’s Team of the Week for Matchday 1 of 2026/27
Then Sofascore have nominated Martin Odegaard for inclusion, with John Toney writing that the Arsenal captain led by example with three shots, three chances created, and 52 of 56 completed passes.
Toney also highlights Odegaard’s work off the ball, including four recoveries and two tackles.
Sofascore’s Team of the Week for Matchday 1 of 2026/27
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