Manchester City dominate XI after derby demolition: Premier League team of the week

Haaland and Foden score a hat-trick apiece in 6-3 thrashing of Manchester United

PREMIER LEAGUE TEAM OF THE WEEK: GK: Jordan Pickford (Everton). The England goalkeeper is having a fine season for his club and was again key in the 2-1 victory at Southampton with a couple of crucial saves. PA

RB: Ben White (Arsenal). A centre-back by trade but has adjusted well to the right-back position. White laid on the pass for Thomas Partey’s opening goal in the 3-1 derby win over Tottenham. Aided by Spurs being reduced to 10 men, but kept Son Heung-min quiet. Getty

CB: Nathan Ake (Manchester City). Could have been either of the City centre-backs named in this XI as Manuel Akanji was equally impressive. Ake just shades it because the Dutchman was superb at the back and paraded forward to launch numerous attacks. Getty

CB: Conor Coady (Everton). The Toffees seriously lacked leaders last season and former Wolves captain Coady has immediately taken on the responsibility. An imposing and commanding figure at the back and chipped in with another important goal. PA

LB: Joao Cancelo (Manchester City). Until giving away a consolation penalty, Cancelo was excellent in the Manchester derby. Started the move for the opening goal and was comfortable on the left-flank. Switched to the right after Kyle Walker’s injury and continued his impressive performance. Getty

CM: Miguel Almiron (Newcastle United). The standout player in a fine team performance as Newcastle crushed 10-man Fulham at Craven Cottage. Almiron capped an excellent display with a goal-of-the-season contender. Reuters

CM: Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City). A perennial fixture in every team of the week, such is the Belgian’s class and irrepressible form. De Bruyne was sublime once again to help City destroy Manchester United, providing two assists and generally pulling the strings. Reuters

CM: James Maddison (Leicester City). Leicester’s brightest player in a bleak start to the season, Maddison earned the result his form deserved by leading the way in the 4-0 win over Nottingham Forest with two goals, including a stunning free kick, and an assist. An England recall is surely on the horizon. Getty

LF: Phil Foden (Manchester City). A local City player scoring a hat-trick in the Manchester derby? It’s what dreams are made of, and Foden realised his with a treble and an all-round devastating display at the Etihad. Getty

RF: Leandro Trossard (Brighton). The post-Graham Potter era at Brighton got off to an encouraging start with a 3-3 draw at Liverpool, with Trossard helping himself to all three goals. The first two, scored inside the opening 17 minutes, were particularly impressive. PA

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The Premier League returned from the international break in fine style this weekend, and a round of fixtures highlighted by derbies that did not disappoint.

Arsenal got the action underway on Saturday afternoon with a 3-1 win over North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur, who were reduced to 10 men, to stay top of the table for another week.

Graham Potter then made his long-awaited Premier League debut as Chelsea manager with a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace in the traditional Saturday afternoon kick-off, Conor Gallagher emerging from the bench to haunt his former team with a superb late winner at Selhurst Park.

However, it was another frustrating outing for Liverpool, who claimed a 3-3 draw with Brighton & Hove Albion having trailed 2-0 and led 3-2. Leandro Trossard's hat-trick ensured the visitors left Anfield with a point.

Newcastle were the big winners on the day with a 4-1 win over 10-man Fulham, highlighted by Miguel Almiron's stunning volley, while Everton registered successive wins by beating Southampton at St Mary's. Elsewhere, Bournemouth and Brentford played out a goalless draw.

In the day's late match, West Ham United eased past struggling Wolves 2-0 in what proved to be Bruno Lage's last match in charge.

Contrasting matches took place on Sunday, with Manchester City destroying Manchester United 6-3 in the derby as Erling Haaland continued his remarkable start to life in the Premier League with a hat-trick. Phil Foden also helped himself to a treble for the champions. That was followed by a dour stalemate at Elland Road between Leeds United and Aston Villa.

The round concluded on Monday night with the West Midlands derby as Leicester City, inspired by James Maddison, earned their first win of the season, beating promoted Nottingham Forest 4-0.

Assessing the individual performances from the past weekend, Jon Turner has selected his Premier League team of the week in the photo gallery above. To move on to the next photo, click on the arrows or if using a mobile device, simply swipe.