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22-year-old Tottenham star up for Premier League Player of the Matchweek after Chelsea win

Discover how Mateus Fernandes earned the Premier League Player of the Matchweek title following Chelsea’s impressive victory.

By Chynelle Dirksz · To The Lane And Back

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 1:30 AM

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Mateus Fernandes has been shortlisted for Premier League Player of the Matchweek after Tottenham beat Chelsea 2-1.
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi partnered Fernandes alongside fellow summer signing Sandro Tonali in midfield.
Fernandes led the match with 124 touches and 102 completed passes at Stamford Bridge.

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Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Mateus Fernandes has been nominated for the Premier League Player of the Matchweek award following Saturday's 2-1 victory over Chelsea. Manager Roberto De Zerbi started Fernandes alongside Sandro Tonali in central midfield at Stamford Bridge, where Spurs secured their second consecutive win.

Fernandes led all players with 124 touches, 102 completed passes, five tackles, five crosses, and two chances created during the match. He is the second consecutive Spurs player nominated after James Maddison, with fan voting remaining open until noon on Wednesday, October 28.

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