Premier League Matchweek 29 delivered a full high-stakes fixture that shook both ends of the table. It came with intriguing and disappointing moments, while some teams climbed up the ladder, some went further down.
Matchweek 29 ended on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
Here is Geeky’s team of the week.
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Goal keeper
Jordan Pickford (Everton)
He is the top goalkeeper for matchweek 29. In matchweek 29, Jordan Pickford kept a 100 clean sheets in a 2-0 Victory over Burnley, recording two saves, including a 98th-minute save. His timely and skillful save ensured the game ended in a 2-0 victory. He is four points behind Raya. In this season, he has recorded 76 saves.
Defenders
Gabriel (Arsenal)
Having registered 7 goal contributions, he was an undeniable force in Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Brighton. He is the highest scoring defender in Fantasy although he couldn’t keep a clean sheet. No defender has gotten more bonus points than Gabriel. His team is currently leading the EPL.
Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool).
He has recorded 35 points over the past three games. He is the most bought player in Gamesweek 28. Despite the team’s defeat to Wolves, he is the League’s most in- form defender.
James Tarkowski (Everton)
Remarkable for maintaining a clean sheet this week. This season, he has amassed 36 contribution points, which is the second highest, following Marcus Sensei, who has amassed 40 points. In matchweek 29, he recorded 3 defensive contributions.
Matheus Nunes (Man City)
With 7 assists this season and a clean home sheet, he is described as a defensive asset, especially given his nearly perfect passing accuracy.
MidFielders
Bruno Fernandes (Man United)
Named Premier League player of the week, a title he has earned four times this season. Having played seven consecutive 90 minutes since Gameweek 21.
This week, he registered his 14th league assist in the 2-1 loss to Newcastle. He has made 26 appearances this season, scored 7 goals, and has a passing accuracy of 84%.
Antoine Semenyo (Man City)
With 15 Premier League goals this season, he is in third position in the race. In the draw against Nottingham, he opened the scoring in the 31st minute and recorded 3 total shots.
Dango Ouattara (Brentford)
He has recorded two goals and two assists in his previous five appearances.
Although the game against Bournemouth ended in a 0-0 draw, he registered as the most dangerous attacker in that game. He won 4 duels out of 6.
Forward
Jarrod Bowen (West Ham)
In the last 6 Gamesweek, he has scored 2 times and recorded 3 assists. He was a key player in West Ham’s 1-0 victory over Fulham. This season, he has made 29 appearances, scored 8 goals, and created 5 assists.
Hugo Ekitike (Liverpool)
In Gamesweek 29, He created two chances; however, he scored zero goals in the 2-1 loss to Wolves. He has a passing accuracy of 77%. This season he has recorded 11 goals and 5 assists. He is the most bought player in matchweek 29 in Fantasy Premier League and the second most captained player.
Joao Pedro (Chelsea)
He created yet another record as the 8th Brazilian to score a hat trick in the Premier League. He also just recorded his 14th goal in the Premier League this season, making him Chelsea’s top scorer.
In matchweek 29 he recorded three goals and one assist. His dominant performance was key to Chelsea’s 4-0 victory against Aston Villa on Wednesday.
Summary
As the EPL Gamesweek progresses, expectations are high, performances are judged more critically, and the race becomes tougher.
Geeky’s team of the week (4-3-3):
Jordan Pickford;
Gabriel, Virgil van Dijk, Tarkowski, Matheus Nunes;
Bruno Fernandes, Semenyo, Dango Ouattara;
Jarrod Bowen, Hugo Ekitike, Joao Pedro
