Cristiano Ronaldo and Romelu Lukaku paired in attack: Premier League team of the week

Liverpool and Manchester City have two players each named in this week's XI

Goalkeeper: Edouard Mendy (Chelsea) – Aston Villa had more first-half shots at Stamford Bridge but Mendy’s string of excellent saves ensured Chelsea went on to win. Getty Images

Right-back: Takehiro Tomiyasu (Arsenal) – Right-back had been a problem position for Arsenal this season but Tomiyasu’s terrific debut against Norwich suggested it won’t be any longer. AFP

Centre-back: Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool) – A typically commanding performance from the colossus who looked back to his best in Liverpool’s emphatic 3-0 win at Leeds. Getty Images

Centre-back: Aymeric Laporte (Manchester City) – Helped restrict Leicester to a solitary shot on target. City are yet to concede with the in-form Laporte on the pitch this season. Getty Images

Left-back: Romain Saiss (Wolves) – A first clean sheet and a first win under Bruno Lage with Saiss among the defenders who managed to shut out Watford at Vicarage Road. Getty Images

Right midfield: Andros Townsend (Everton) – Crossed for Michael Keane’s equaliser against Burnley before a spectacular, and trademark, goal from long range put Everton ahead. Getty Images

Centre midfield: Bernardo Silva (Manchester City) – The best player on the pitch at the King Power even before his predatory finish earned City a hugely impressive win. Getty Images

Centre midfield: Thiago Alcantara (Liverpool) – His supply line was a reason why Liverpool amassed 30 shots at Elland Road. Got a belated assist when Sadio Mane scored in added time. Getty Images

Left midfield: Wilfried Zaha (Crystal Palace) – Palace’s talisman was crucial in their first win under Patrick Vieira, tormenting Tottenham and scoring a spot kick. Getty Images

Centre forward: Romelu Lukaku (Chelsea) – A brilliantly-taken brace, one with either foot, showed why Chelsea paid £97.5 million for him and condemned Villa to defeat. Getty Images

Centre forward: Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United) – Pretty much the perfect return. Ronaldo scored twice, inspired United to an entertaining win and basked in the love of the Old Trafford crowd. PA

The fourth round of the 2021/22 Premier League season was dominated by one man, even before a ball was kicked, and Cristiano Ronaldo justified the hype with a typically headline-grabbing second debut for Manchester United.

Back in the United No 7 shirt for the first time since leaving the club for Real Madrid more than 12 years ago, Ronaldo made an immediate impact by scoring twice in the 4-1 win over Newcastle United to send a packed Old Trafford into raptures.

There was also a triumphant return for Romelu Lukaku, who scored his first goals for Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the 3-0 victory against Aston Villa as the Belgian striker continues his impressive start to his second spell with the Blues.

The weekend got under way with Crystal Palace inflicting a 3-0 defeat on 10-man Tottenham at Selhurst Park as Nuno Espirito Santo suffered his first Premier League loss as Spurs manager.

Arsenal then got their first points of the season with a 1-0 win over promoted Norwich, while there were also one-goal wins for champions Manchester City at Leicester City and for high-flying Brighton at Brentford.

Wolves collected their first league win of the Bruno Lage era by beating Watford 2-0 at Vicarage Road and Southampton and West Ham played out a goalless draw at St Mary's.

On Sunday, Liverpool maintained their strong start to the season with a 3-0 victory at Leeds United, which saw Mohamed Salah score his 100th Premier League goal, although the occasion was tarnished by a horror injury to Harvey Elliott.

The round then concluded at Goodison Park on Monday night when Everton came from behind to beat Burnley 3-1, thanks in part to a stunning goal by Andros Townsend.

In the photo gallery above, Richard Jolly has selected his Premier League team of the week. To move on to the next photo, click on the arrows or if using a mobile device, simply swipe.