"Emi Martinez (Aston Villa): It is going to sound very strange because it was a very comfortable Aston Villa win, but he made some key saves from Morgan Gibbs-White in the second half - just after Nottingham Forest got a goal back and it went to 2-1. He just kept them in the game. Matty Cash (Aston Villa): He was excellent. He has been excellent for a few weeks now but a massive outlet for Aston Villa."
"Malick Thiaw (Newcastle): From November onwards, he has been exceptional. He had a tough time in Italy but he is delivering consistently now. He scores a goal, which always helps for any defender in this team of the week. Solid performance, delivered, was more aggressive and I feel like he is starting to get his bearings now and feel like he is the man at Newcastle."
"Nathan Collins (Brentford): Goal and an assist with the flick-on. I just think when they first signed him from Wolves, I didn't get it. Now I do. Especially under Keith Andrews. He organises well, he moves the ball really strongly from the back. He is the leader of that team. Forget Jordan Henderson, he is the leader of that team. Obviously goals help at centre-back."
Emi Martinez produced crucial second-half saves to preserve Aston Villa's lead after Nottingham Forest reduced the score to 2-1. Matty Cash supplied an important assist and served as Villa's primary right-sided outlet, driving possession and attacking transitions. Malick Thiaw has improved markedly since November, scoring and showing increased aggression and consistency for Newcastle. Nathan Collins contributed a goal and an assist while organizing Brentford's defense and asserting leadership. Ben Davies scored in his third start, evidencing professionalism and maturity. These individual contributions defined several of the week's standout Premier League performances.
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