Ziyech and Hudson-Odoi shine for Chelsea: Premier League team of the week

Two Liverpool players also make it into this week's best XI

Goalkeeper: Alisson (Liverpool) – Made a series of superb saves to deny Crystal Palace and, according to Jurgen Klopp, save Liverpool’s “backside” in a win at Selhurst Park. AFP

Right-back: Kieran Trippier (Newcastle) – The first signing of Newcastle’s new era looked a class act both defensively and in possession in the away win at Leeds. Getty Images

Centre-back: James Tarkowski (Burnley) – A rock at the back for the bottom club as Burnley held out for a clean sheet and a draw against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. AFP

Centre-back: Mohammed Salisu (Southampton) – Made 14 clearances, seven tackles, four interceptions and three blocked shots in a huge effort against Manchester City. PA

Left-back: Andy Robertson (Liverpool) – His high-class crosses brought two assists, with a corner for Virgil van Dijk and a centre for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s first-half goals. Getty Images

Right midfield: Josh Sargent (Norwich City) – Opened his Norwich account in spectacular style with a scorpion kick against Watford. The American added a brilliant header, too. Reuters

Centre midfield: Declan Rice (West Ham) – Defeat was cruel to West Ham but Rice was the outstanding player on the Old Trafford pitch against Manchester United. Getty Images

Centre midfield: Joao Moutinho (Wolves) – The veteran and his midfield sidekick Ruben Neves both scored with terrific strikes and passed the ball well in victory at Brentford. Getty Images

Left midfield: Callum Hudson-Odoi (Chelsea) – Tormented Japhet Tanganga and, with a pass to Hakim Ziyech and by winning a free kick, contributed to both goals against Tottenham. Getty Images

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Centre forward: Emi Buendia (Aston Villa) – A small player scored the header that got victory at Everton. The Argentine’s skill and touch had made the game’s slickest performer. Getty Images

Chelsea returned top winning ways in the Premier League on Sunday, securing their fourth win of the 2021/22 season across competitions over Tottenham Hotspur.

The star of the show was a man who could just as easily have been playing at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. Fortunately, from Chelsea's perspective, Hachim Ziyech's falling out with the Morocco coaching staff before the tournament meant they have been able to call on the talented forward.

Ziyech's superb strike to beat Hugo Lloris was the highlight of an already impressive display. His teammate, Callum Hudson-Odoi, was involved in both Chelsea goals and joins Ziyech in this week's best XI.

Liverpool's contentious win at Crystal Palace owed much to refereeing decisions, but two players who shone for the Reds were goalkeeper Alisson and left-back Andrew Robertson, who supplied crosses for two of Liverpooll's three goals.

To see who else makes the cut, check out the photo gallery above.