Who deserved more? the unluckiest players and teams of gameweek 31
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MARCH 21: Cole Palmer of Chelsea in action during the Premier League match between Everton and Chelsea at Hill Dickinson Stadium on March 21, 2026 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Richard Martin-Roberts - CameraSport via Getty Images) | CameraSport via Getty Images Football is often decided by small moments, and Gameweek 31 showed that better than ever. The final scores only tell part of the story, while missed chances and what-if moments reveal a much harder truth for the teams and players who came up short.
Chelsea saw their hopes of reaching the Champions League slip away at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, while Tottenham Hotspur controlled large parts of their game but left without any points . Even Manchester United were lucky to earn a draw after surviving against a ten-man Bournemouth side . This week reminded us that having the ball or creating chances does not always guarantee a win.
So here are the unluckiest teams of Gameweek 31. Tottenham Hotspur Spurs fans will be frustrated at how their team left the stadium with nothing after a strong start. They controlled much of the first half and moved the ball well , keeping Nottingham Forest on the back foot.
Mathys Tel was the standout, always trying to create chances and even hitting the bar just before half time, a moment that could have changed the game. Pape Sarr worked hard in midfield, contributing both offensively and defensively. But when Tel went off with a possible injury in the 67th minute, the team lost momentum and eventually fell 3-0.
Even though Spurs played well and created chances, the result showed how sometimes good performances aren’t enough to win. Newcastle United Newcastle United will feel this was a game they should not have lost. They were the better side for most of the match against Sunderland and created the clearer chances.