PFA: the typical Premier League team with two Frenchmen

Published: August 29, 2026

By: Manu Tournoux

The PFA Awards ceremony takes place this evening. Last season’s Premier League squad has been revealed. There are 2 Frenchmen and a large domination of Arsenal since there are 5 Gunners: David Raya, Gabriel Magalhaes, Jurrien Timber, Declan Rice and William Saliba join this formation.

They are accompanied by Nico O’Reilly (Manchester City), also named best young person of the year, Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), Rayan Cherki (Manchester City), the second Frenchman in this XI, Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth then Manchester City), Igor Thiago (Brentford) and Erling Haaland (Manchester City).

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.