Premier League Player of the Week: Malick Thiaw impresses in Newcastle United win

Thiaw in action for Newcastle
Thiaw in action for NewcastleMarek Kratochvil / Stephane Thomas/ZUMA Press Wire / Shutterstock Editorial / Profimedia

The second set of Premier League fixtures for 2026 has passed, with several superb individual performances across the latest round of games.

Newcastle defender Malick Thiaw earned the highest rating of anyone in the Premier League last weekend, hitting a 9.3 after excelling in the Magpies' 2-0 win over Crystal Palace.

The German got on the scoresheet after being in the right place to tap home from a corner to cap off an impressive showing at St James' Park.

Thiaw also performed well defensively with eight duels won, 10 clearances and five tackles to continue a brilliant debut season in the Premier League.

Thiaw v Crystal Palace
Thiaw v Crystal PalaceLee Keuneke/Every Second Media / Shutterstock Editorial / Profimedia

Newcastle are next in action against Leeds on Wednesday, January 7th.