Five Arsenal Players Make PFA Premier League Team of the Year

Five Arsenal players have been named in the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) Premier League Team of the Year for the 2025-26 season. The reigning Premier League champions are represented by goalkeeper David Raya, defenders Gabriel, William Saliba, and Jurrien Timber, alongside midfielder Declan Rice.

Manchester City, who finished as runners-up, have four representatives: Nico O'Reilly, Rayan Cherki, Erling Haaland, and Antoine Semenyo, who joined from Bournemouth in January. Brentford striker Igor Thiago, with 22 league goals, also earned a spot in the squad.

However, the absence of players from Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Brighton, and Sunderland is notable. Morgan Rogers and Elliott Anderson became the two most expensive English players after this season, yet neither made the cut. Morgan Gibbs-White, who was directly involved in 40 percent of Nottingham Forest's goals, was also overlooked.

PFA Premier League Team of the Year

Goalkeeper: David Raya (Arsenal)
Defenders: Gabriel (Arsenal), Nico O'Reilly (Manchester City), William Saliba (Arsenal), Jurrien Timber (Arsenal)
Midfielders: Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), Declan Rice (Arsenal), Rayan Cherki (Manchester City)
Forwards: Erling Haaland (Manchester City), Antoine Semenyo (Manchester City), Igor Thiago (Brentford)