In the north London heat of the derby, Eberechi Eze twice cut through Tottenham and practically sealed the game with clinical finishes. Earlier in the weekend Dean Henderson stood tall for Crystal Palace, saving a penalty and keeping a clean sheet that swung his fantasy score skywards. In Manchester, Nico O'Reilly grabbed headlines with two goals and renewed discussion over whether he is now more midfielder than full back. Off the pitch, police investigations into online racist abuse added an unsettling backdrop to several performances across the weekend. The top ten fantasy scores for the game week ranged between 15.8 and 28.4 points.

1. D. Henderson – 28.4 fantasy points

He played the full match and produced a match-defining penalty save plus a big box stop that earned extra points, together with a clean sheet and multiple saves. The score reflects a goalkeeper whose individual interventions turned into decisive fantasy returns. This was not a casual shutout but a high-impact performance built on key moments. In the top ten he stands apart as the only goalkeeper and the only player to score heavily from penalty save and crucial shotstopping.

2. E. Eze – 25.5 fantasy points

He was in the starting lineup and netted two goals, also creating big chances and contributing to attacking transitions. Points came from finishing and chance creation rather than purely possession stats. His display combined clinical edge with creative influence in the final third. He differs from other midfielders in the top ten by converting high-quality opportunities into multiple goals in a single big match.

3. V. Gyökeres – 24.6 fantasy points

He played the whole game and scored twice in the derby, adding winning duels and key attacking passes. The points reflect a forward who exploited defensive weaknesses and finished with composure. It was a forward display focused on end product rather than volume of chances. Compared with other attackers in the top ten, his returns were concentrated in goal scoring rather than chance creation.

4. Raúl Jiménez – 21.6 fantasy points

He started and registered two goals, plus a high number of won contests which padded his fantasy total. This was a typical power striker performance where physical duels and presence in the box converted into points. The score underlines his ability to dominate defenders and finish clinically. He stands out from peers by combining aerial dominance with direct goal returns.

5. A. Iwobi – 20.4 fantasy points

He played the full match and delivered a goal and an assist, along with creating big chances. Fantasy points came from effective end product and involvement in decisive plays. It was a balanced attacking performance that married creation and finishing. Compared to others, Iwobi offered a twofold contribution rather than a one-dimensional scoring burst.

6. Pedro Neto – 18.6 fantasy points

He was in the starting eleven and collected points for creating big chances and supplying a goal assist, together with won contests on the flank. The result shows the value of a wide player who can both create and carry the ball into threatening areas. His output was primarily chance creation rather than actual goals. He differs by being a creator-first option among mostly goal-scoring top ten players.

7. N. O'Reilly – 18 fantasy points

He played the full match and surprisingly scored two goals as a defender, while also contributing ball recoveries and duel wins. Those goals refuelled the debate about his best position given his offensive returns from deep. Points reflect a defender who became an attacking outlet in a big game. Among the top ten he is unique as a defender with multi-goal influence, prompting tactical questions about his role going forward.

8. A. Mac Allister – 17.4 fantasy points

He played the match and added a goal, an outfielder block and several recoveries, combining attacking returns with defensive work. The fantasy tally rewards a midfielder who helps both phases of play and chips in with a goal. He represents the kind of midfielder whose contribution is not limited to chance creation. Compared to other midfielders in the list, Mac Allister had more defensive volume alongside his scoring.

9. A. Stach – 16.3 fantasy points

He started and scored a goal while also recording interceptions and blocks that increased his point total. His goal carried real value in the match context and was complemented by reliable defensive actions. This was a mixed performance with a decisive attacking moment and solid off-the-ball work. He differs from many others by turning one key scoring moment into a seasonally strong fantasy outing.

10. D. Szoboszlai – 15.8 fantasy points

He featured for the full match and contributed an assist along with several big chance creations and key passes. Points mainly came from his creative involvement in the final third rather than direct scoring. The performance reads as a playmaker night, setting up teammates and controlling attacking tempo. He stands out among the top ten as a creator whose scoring returns were lower but whose assists and chances created were significant.

The game week underlined how single moments can define fantasy outcomes, from Henderson's penalty save to O'Reilly's unexpected goal haul. Arsenal's big derby display produced multiple top scorers and shifted narratives about certain players' roles. At the same time, the weekend was tempered by off-field issues with authorities probing online abuse, a reminder that player performances occur within a wider and sometimes troubling context.