FA Cup Team of the Week: Featuring Tonali, Reed, and Neto

Our Team of the Weekend highlights FA Cup’s fourth-round matches, featuring players from Liverpool, Arsenal, Leeds, Chelsea, and Mansfield.

Goalkeeper: Lucas Perri – Leeds United

Perri made several key saves for Leeds, including a fantastic stop to deny Jay Stansfield and another diving save from Demarai Gray’s shot. His crucial contribution in the shootout helped Leeds advance.

Right-back: Curtis Jones – Liverpool

Jones, playing as a stand-in right-back, scored the opening goal against Brighton and had a solid defensive performance.

Next round 🤝 pic.twitter.com/y70HlsLuvK

— Curtis Jones (@CurtisJones) February 15, 2026

Centre-back: Konstantinos Mavropanos – West Ham

Mavropanos played a key role as West Ham faced Burton Albion, making 19 clearances and winning eight aerial duels. His leadership helped the team manage their challenge effectively.

Centre-back: Kyle Knoyle – Mansfield Town

Knoyle was instrumental in Mansfield’s surprise victory over Burnley, making a critical clearance and assisting the equalizer that led the team to the next round.

Left-back: Milos Kerkez – Liverpool

Kerkez showcased his skills against Brighton, creating opportunities and successfully assisting Jones with a well-placed cross.

Midfield: Sandro Tonali – Newcastle

Tonali finally scored twice as Newcastle triumphed over Aston Villa. His second goal was particularly impressive, helping the team secure a vital win.

Sandro Tonali’s game by numbers vs. Aston Villa:

70 touches
10 passes into final third
3 possessions won
2 tackles
2/2 duels won
2 shots on target
2 goals

MOTM performance. 🤌 pic.twitter.com/WhHs3kqJ5l

— Squawka (@Squawka) February 14, 2026

Midfield: Eberechi Eze – Arsenal

Eze reminded everyone of his talents during Arsenal’s 4-0 victory, providing a brilliant assist and displaying creativity throughout the match.

Midfield: Louis Reed – Mansfield Town

Reed shined in the FA Cup, scoring a fantastic free-kick that helped secure Mansfield’s win against Burnley, highlighting his form in the tournament.

Louis Reed scores ANOTHER stunner! 😱🤯

Mansfield’s hero once again as they reach the fifth round of the FA Cup 👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/xZfZZpJM2J

— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) February 14, 2026

Midfield: Dominik Szoboszlai – Liverpool

Szoboszlai has been a standout player for Liverpool, contributing significantly in the match against Brighton and scoring a strong goal.

Forward: Mohamed Salah – Liverpool

Salah played an important role, assisting Szoboszlai’s goal and scoring a penalty to solidify Liverpool’s comfortable win.

Forward: Pedro Neto – Chelsea

Neto excelled with a hat-trick against Hull City, marking his first career hat-trick and securing Chelsea’s place in the fifth round.

40’—⚽
51’—⚽
71’—⚽

First career hat trick for Pedro Neto 🎩 pic.twitter.com/AKIpxNLtwZ

— B/R Football (@brfootball) February 13, 2026