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Week 18 Nominees Revealed: Viertz Tops the Line in Premier League Player of the Week

29 December 2025

Week 18 Nominees Revealed: Viertz Tops the Line in Premier League Player of the Week
Liverpool's Florian Viertz leads the Week 18 POTW race.

Week 18 Nominees Revealed

The Premier League announced on Monday the nominees for Player of the Week for Gameweek 18 of the English Premier League.

Arsenal remained at the top after beating Brighton 2-1, while Manchester City kept chasing Arsenal with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest.

Also, Manchester United defeated Newcastle United 1-0 and Liverpool defeated Wolverhampton 2-0, while Chelsea were beaten by Aston Villa 2-1.

Leading the list of candidates were Florian Viertz, Liverpool's star, and Ryan Cherky, Manchester City's rising star, headlining the contenders.

Joining Viertz and Cherky in the mix are Patrick Durgo, Manchester United fullback; Martin Dubravka, Burnley goalkeeper; Ollie Watkins, Aston Villa striker; and Kevin Shady, Brentford winger.

Punchline: scoreboard never lies.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the Week 18 POTW nominees?

Florian Viertz and Ryan Cherky head the list, with Patrick Durgo, Martin Dubravka, Ollie Watkins and Kevin Shady among the other contenders.

What were the key results in Week 18?

Arsenal beat Brighton 2-1; Manchester City beat Nottingham Forest 2-1; Manchester United beat Newcastle 1-0; Liverpool beat Wolverhampton 2-0; Chelsea lost 2-1 to Aston Villa.

When was the nomination announced?

The nominees were announced on Monday, December 29, 2025.

Which players are mentioned beyond Viertz and Cherky?

Patrick Durgo (Man United), Martin Dubravka (Burnley), Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) and Kevin Shady (Brentford) are highlighted among the contenders.