Pulse Sports Premier League team of the week: Bukayo Saka leads the way

In game week seven of the Premier League, thrilling comebacks and stunning individual performances made the highlights.

Liverpool continued their winning run, narrowly defeating Crystal Palace 0-1 to maintain their grip at the top of the table, while Manchester City showcased their resilience, rallying from a goal down to clinch a 3-2 victory over Fulham.

Arsenal also demonstrated their mettle, overturning a 1-0 deficit to claim a dramatic 3-1 win against Southampton.

Chelsea found themselves held to a surprising 1-1 draw against a 10-man Nottingham Forest while Tottenham Hotspur's struggles continued, giving up a two-goal lead to succumb to a 3-2 defeat against a resurgent Brighton.

Aston Villa and Manchester United's nil all game did not excite. While Leicester City managed their first win of the season at home against Bournemouth.

The weekend was capped off by a remarkable display from Brentford, who dismantled Wolverhampton Wanderers 5-3, marking a significant turnaround for the Bees.

West Ham rounded off the action with a thrilling 4-1 win against newly-promoted Ipswich Town, this was the biggest win of the weekend.

With so much action to reflect on, Pulse Sports has compiled its Team of the Week, highlighting the standout performers from this thrilling round of fixtures.

In goal, Matz Sels was instrumental for Nottingham Forest, making a series of crucial saves to keep his side in the game against Chelsea, including a stunning stop from Cole Palmer's close-range effort.

At the back, Virgil van Dijk continued his commanding form for Liverpool, winning a remarkable 8 of his 9 aerial duels against Crystal Palace while also providing stability in possession with a pass accuracy of 89%. His leadership was vital in ensuring a tight defensive performance.

Alongside him, Jonny Evans was crucial for Manchester United, winning 12 of his 13 duels, and demonstrating his experience by guiding a youthful defence against Aston Villa's attacking threats.

Completing the defensive line-up is Brentford’s Nathan Collins, who was solid against Wolves. He not only scored an early goal but also showed his defensive prowess with nine clearances and a 100% success rate in his aerial duels, helping his team put pressure on the visitors.

West Ham’s Jarrod Bowen delivered a captain’s performance against Ipswich Town, scoring one and assisting another. His relentless work rate and attacking instincts were key as he was able to give his team an early advantage.

Mateo Kovacic was impressive for Manchester City, scoring a stunning brace against Fulham. His ability to drive the ball forward and create space was crucial in turning the tide for City after an early setback.

Joining them is Liverpool's Cody Gakpo, who made his first Premier League start of the season and provided an assist for the winner against Crystal Palace. He contributed defensively with three tackles and two interceptions. His overall play demonstrated his growing influence within the team.

Kai Havertz sparked a stunning comeback win against Southampton at the same time continuing a hot streak.

In attack, Facundo Buonanotte marked his return to the scoresheet with a stunning goal for Leicester City, helping them secure their first win of the season against Tottenham. His energetic performance also included creating several chances for his teammates.

Meanwhile, Bryan Mbuemo excelled for Brentford with a penalty goal against Wolves. His precise delivery sent the goalkeeper the wrong way and he was very crucial in attack for the Bees.

Finally, Bukayo Saka for Arsenal. He pulled the strings in their comeback victory against Southampton. His two assists, including a beautifully weighted cross for Gabriel Martinelli, and a well-placed goal of his own cemented his status as one of the league’s most dangerous playmakers.

- Goalkeeper: Matz Sels (Nottingham Forest)

- Defenders: Nathan Collins (Brentford), Jonny Evans (Manchester United), Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool)

- Midfielders: Kai Havertz (Arsenal), Mateo Kovacic (Manchester City), Cody Gakpo (Liverpool), Jarrod Bowen (West Ham United).

- Forwards: Facundo Buonanotte (Leicester City), Bryan Mbuemo (Brentford) Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)

With the international break approaching, teams will be keen to build on their momentum or regroup as they look to solidify their positions in the league.

The action resumes shortly, promising more drama and excitement in the Premier League.