Ola Aina has been named in the BBC Premier League Team of the Week compiled by former Watford captain Troy Deeney, following his impressive performance in Nottingham Forest’s 2-0 victory over Brentford on Saturday.
Aina opened the scoring in the 38th minute with a well-taken goal before Anthony Elanga doubled the lead in the 51st minute to secure all three points for Forest.
Deeney commended Aina’s performance, saying: “Another great win for Nottingham Forest, beating Brentford at their place. He looks solid defensively and is a great option going forward as well, as shown by his goal.”
Other players in Deeney’s Team of the Week included Kepa Arrizabalaga, whose clean sheet helped Bournemouth beat Manchester United 3-0, and Trent Alexander-Arnold, who impressed for Liverpool with his attacking contributions. James Tarkowski (Everton) and Dean Huijsen (Bournemouth) rounded off the defense.
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In midfield, Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool), Matheus Cunha (Wolves), and Thomas Partey (Arsenal) were recognized, while the forward line featured Liverpool’s Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah alongside Newcastle’s Alexander Isak who scored a hattrick in Newcastle’s 4-0 demolition of newly promoted side Ipswich Town.
Aina has been a key figure in a Nottingham Forest who are fourth on the Premier League table with two goals already this season.
His impressive feat has seen Forests hoping to tie him to a new deal with a pay rise after his contract expires at the end of the season.
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