CF: Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal). Fine, he played left-wing in Arsenal’s thrilling 3-2 win over Liverpool but the Brazilian had to be in this team so he’s in as a false nine. Opened the scoring inside the first minute, set up Saka for Arsenal’s second, and generally tormented the Liverpool defence. AFP
GK: David de Gea (Manchester United). Produced a massive save from James Garner at the end of the game against Everton which tipped the ball away from Amadou Onana, who was waiting to head home. It preserved an important away win for United after their mauling by Manchester City. Reuters
RB: Ashley Young (Aston Villa). Scored a long-range stunner to pull Villa level at Nottingham Forest and then kept Brennan Johnson quiet all game. AFP
CB: Kalidou Koulibaly (Chelsea). It’s been a mixed bag for the Senegal captain since joining Chelsea in the summer but he produced an assured and commanding display as the Blues eased past Wolves and kept a clean sheet. AFP
CB: Eric Dier (Tottenham). Quietly having a very good season and was rock solid as Tottenham edged Brighton to bounce back from the North London derby defeat. Getty
LB: Joao Cancelo (Manchester City). Scintillating display by the Portuguese full-back, who opened the scoring in the cakewalk against Southampton, before setting up Haaland for City’s fourth. Whether on the left or right, the best full-back in the Premier League. PA
CM: Mason Mount (Chelsea). An encouraging return to form for the England midfielder. Helped himself to two assists against Wolves, following his accurate cross for Kai Havertz to open the scoring with a lovely reverse pass for Christian Pulisic to double Chelsea’s lead. Getty
CM: Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle United). Another week, another dominant win for Newcastle, who followed their 4-1 win at Fulham by crushing Brentford 5-1. Bruno was at the heart of this victory, claiming two superb goals – a fine cushion header and a low long-range strike – and generally dominating the midfield. PA
CM: Rodri (Manchester City). In a central midfield packed with attacking and creative stars, it was Rodri who was the standout City midfielder in the emphatic win over Southampton. Played an exquisite pass for Riyad Mahrez to score City’s third and pulled the strings all afternoon. EPA
RW: Bukayo Saka (Arsenal). Arsenal’s main man at the age of just 21, Saka scored twice in the win over Liverpool, including a nerveless, match-winning penalty, and was always a danger. AFP
LW: Phil Foden (Manchester City). Carried his superb form over from the Manchester derby – where he scored a hat-trick – with another excellent display. Took his goal, City’s second, well with a classy, dinked finish having played the final pass for Cancelo’s opener. EPA
CF: Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal). Fine, he played left-wing in Arsenal’s thrilling 3-2 win over Liverpool but the Brazilian had to be in this team so he’s in as a false nine. Opened the scoring inside the first minute, set up Saka for Arsenal’s second, and generally tormented the Liverpool defence. AFP
GK: David de Gea (Manchester United). Produced a massive save from James Garner at the end of the game against Everton which tipped the ball away from Amadou Onana, who was waiting to head home. It preserved an important away win for United after their mauling by Manchester City. Reuters
RB: Ashley Young (Aston Villa). Scored a long-range stunner to pull Villa level at Nottingham Forest and then kept Brennan Johnson quiet all game. AFP
CB: Kalidou Koulibaly (Chelsea). It’s been a mixed bag for the Senegal captain since joining Chelsea in the summer but he produced an assured and commanding display as the Blues eased past Wolves and kept a clean sheet. AFP
CB: Eric Dier (Tottenham). Quietly having a very good season and was rock solid as Tottenham edged Brighton to bounce back from the North London derby defeat. Getty
LB: Joao Cancelo (Manchester City). Scintillating display by the Portuguese full-back, who opened the scoring in the cakewalk against Southampton, before setting up Haaland for City’s fourth. Whether on the left or right, the best full-back in the Premier League. PA
CM: Mason Mount (Chelsea). An encouraging return to form for the England midfielder. Helped himself to two assists against Wolves, following his accurate cross for Kai Havertz to open the scoring with a lovely reverse pass for Christian Pulisic to double Chelsea’s lead. Getty
CM: Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle United). Another week, another dominant win for Newcastle, who followed their 4-1 win at Fulham by crushing Brentford 5-1. Bruno was at the heart of this victory, claiming two superb goals – a fine cushion header and a low long-range strike – and generally dominating the midfield. PA
CM: Rodri (Manchester City). In a central midfield packed with attacking and creative stars, it was Rodri who was the standout City midfielder in the emphatic win over Southampton. Played an exquisite pass for Riyad Mahrez to score City’s third and pulled the strings all afternoon. EPA
RW: Bukayo Saka (Arsenal). Arsenal’s main man at the age of just 21, Saka scored twice in the win over Liverpool, including a nerveless, match-winning penalty, and was always a danger. AFP
LW: Phil Foden (Manchester City). Carried his superb form over from the Manchester derby – where he scored a hat-trick – with another excellent display. Took his goal, City’s second, well with a classy, dinked finish having played the final pass for Cancelo’s opener. EPA
CF: Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal). Fine, he played left-wing in Arsenal’s thrilling 3-2 win over Liverpool but the Brazilian had to be in this team so he’s in as a false nine. Opened the scoring inside the first minute, set up Saka for Arsenal’s second, and generally tormented the Liverpool defence. AFP
