Troy Deeney's Team of the Week: Trafford, Mendy, Guehi, Palmer, Pedro
BBC pundit Troy Deeney selected his Premier League Team of the Week, highlighting standout performances from players like James Trafford and Maxence Lacroix. The analysis focuses on individual contributions and tactical impacts during the latest round of matches.
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Published 25 August 2026, 00:00 BST After every round of Premier League matches this season, BBC football pundit Troy Deeney will give you his team and manager of the week.
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Image source, BBC Sport James Trafford ( Leeds ): It's been a big-pressure move for Trafford going to Leeds . I think at the World Cup with England he thought, 'I should be playing more' and he obviously didn't get the time and needed a move away. He produced a strong performance for Leeds at Nottingham Forest and was one of the few goalkeepers to keep a clean sheet.
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