Bruno Fernandes, Elliot Anderson and Igor Thiago join a number of Arsenal and Manchester City players in the Premier League 2025-26 Team of the Season, as selected by Whoscored. The XI features stars from the title-winning Arsenal side and runners-up Manchester City, among others.
Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya earned his place after keeping 19 clean sheets and winning his third consecutive Golden Glove. The Spaniard made crucial saves in high-pressure moments, including against Brighton, at Stamford Bridge, and a defining smothering stop from Mateus Fernandes against West Ham late in the season. Raya's interventions proved decisive in Arsenal's title triumph.
Manchester City's Matheus Nunes reinvented himself as a right-back after manager Pep Guardiola questioned his midfield intelligence. The £53m signing from Wolves embraced the challenge, using his athleticism and ball-carrying ability to become one of the league's best in the position. Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhães formed the heart of the league's best defence, contributing 17 clean sheets and three goals from set-pieces, while his partner William Saliba was dribbled past just seven times and completed 92.9% of his passes.
City's Nico O'Reilly displaced £36m signing Rayan Aït-Nouri at left-back, earning more minutes than all but four City players. The 21-year-old academy graduate scored nine goals and provided six assists in all competitions, earning a place in England's World Cup squad. Arsenal's Declan Rice was the engine of the champions, creating 63 chances and regaining possession more than any teammate, while Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes broke the Premier League assists record with 21, surpassing Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne.
Other notable inclusions are Newcastle's Elliot Anderson and Brentford's Igor Thiago, who impressed in midfield and attack respectively. The team reflects a season where Arsenal's defensive solidity and set-piece prowess, combined with individual brilliance from Fernandes and Rice, defined the campaign.
