Aston Villa produced the most eye-catching performance of the Premier League weekend as they came from behind to win against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge - a significant result in the title race.
With his team trailing 1-0, Ollie Watkins came off the bench just before the hour-mark and inspired a magnificent turnaround as the visitors triumphed 2-1.
Watkins’ two-goal display impressed Alan Shearer, the Premier League's record goalscorer, who has named the Villa striker in his Team of the Week for Matchweek 18.
David Raya (Arsenal)
“He produced a contender for Save of the Season to deny Yankuba Minteh and maintain Arsenal's 2-1 lead. How important could it prove to be in the title race?
Patrick Dorgu (Man Utd)
“A brilliant performance at both ends of the pitch capped off with a stunning first goal for the club."
Ayden Heaven (Man Utd)
“What a future he has. An assured and mature display from the 19-year-old.”
Kevin Danso (Spurs)
"A very solid game. Helped the visitors keep a first away clean sheet since October.”
Antonee Robinson (Fulham)
"A superb shift from Fulham’s best player on the day. West Ham had no joy down his side.”
Martin Odegaard (Arsenal)
“Looked back to his very best. The skipper led by example and took his first goal of the season superbly.”
Rayan Cherki (Man City)
“Made a huge impact, opening up Forest's tight defence with his latest assist before scoring the winner. He looks an absolute bargain, and he's great fun to watch.”
Archie Gray (Spurs)
“Scored his first ever senior goal and, better yet, it proved to be the winner. He will never forget this moment.”
Florian Wirtz (Liverpool)
“An important day for the midfielder, finally getting off the mark in a Liverpool shirt with a fine finish.”
Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)
“What an impact. He had to be included in my team after he tore Chelsea apart by scoring two huge goals off the bench.”
Ollie Watkins turned the match around for @AVFCOfficial as soon as he entered the pitch against Chelsea ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/nByz1FV0JB
— Premier League (@premierleague) December 27, 2025
Kevin Schade (Brentford)
“Hat-trick hero. Took all three of his goals really well and was Brentford’s standout player.”
Manager: Unai Emery (Aston Villa)
“His inspired substitutions won the match as he masterminded a huge win to keep Villa firmly in the title race.”