Arsenal and Newcastle players selected after big wins: Premier League team of the week

Manchester City also have two players in the line-up after the victory at Leicester City

PREMIER LEAGUE TEAM OF THE WEEK: GK: David de Gea (Manchester United). The sort of match-winning performance he routinely delivered at his peak, De Gea was unbeatable against West Ham, producing several top-class saves to protect the win at Old Trafford. EPA

RB: Kieran Trippier (Newcastle United). Another superb display after setting up Newcastle’s second goal in the 4-0 win over Aston Villa with a perfectly weighted cross. Even if Reece James wasn’t injured or Trent Alexander-Arnold was in form, Trippier would have a big shout to be England’s first choice right-back at the World Cup. Getty

LB: Ryan Sessegnon (Tottenham Hotspur). Both of Bournemouth’s goals came down his side, so from a defensive viewpoint it doesn’t look great. But it was Sessegnon’s superb goal that sparked Tottenham’s fightback to win 3-2 at the Vitality Stadium. Getty

CB: Ben Mee (Brentford). Scored a stunning volley to give Brentford the lead against Wolves before being victim to a Diego Costa headbutt that saw the striker receive a red card late on. Getty

CB: Aymeric Laporte (Manchester City). It seems strange now how Laporte had fallen down the City pecking order but he is back to his commanding best and once again looks to be a first choice centre-back. Composed and assured against Leicester City. EPA

CM: Kevin de Bruyne (Manchester City). Another week where he displayed why he’s regarded as the best player in the Premier League. Scored a stunning free-kick to temporarily move City top of the table and ran the show at the King Power Stadium. PA

CM: Martin Odegaard (Arsenal). Scored Arsenal’s fifth in the rout of Nottingham Forest and outclassed the opponents’ midfield all game. Developing into a top player. PA

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LW: Crysencio Summerville (Leeds United). In fairness, didn’t do all that much for 89 minutes of the game at Liverpool, but none of that mattered once he popped up and scored the winner to give Leeds three vital points. PA

CF: Kieffer Moore (Bournemouth). Two well taken goals against Tottenham looked to have sent Bournemouth on their way to an impressive victory. Didn’t deserve to be on the losing side. Getty

CF: Callum Wilson (Newcastle United). If Wilson is on a mission to force his way into World Cup contention, then he’s doing his chances no harm. A brace against Villa – a penalty followed by a close-range header – contributed to Newcastle’s latest emphatic victory. Getty

It was a weekend of shocks, dramatic fight-backs and plenty of goals in the Premier League as Arsenal and Manchester City continue to tussle at the top of the table.

The weekend began early Saturday afternoon with champions City temporarily moving top of the standings after a 1-0 win at Leicester City, courtesy of Kevin de Bruyne's stunning free-kick.

Five matches followed at the traditional Saturday kick-off slot, with Brighton & Hove Albion thrashing Chelsea 4-1 on Graham Potter's return to the Amex Stadium; Tottenham fighting back from 2-0 down at Bournemouth to win 3-2; Newcastle maintaining their top-four push with an emphatic 4-0 victory over Aston Villa; Crystal Palace edging struggling Southampton 1-0; and Brentford and Wolves playing out a 1-1 draw.

Saturday evening saw a goalless draw between Fulham and Everton at Craven Cottage, before Leeds United stunned Liverpool with a 2-1 win at Anfield.

On Sunday, Arsenal dominated Nottingham Forest 5-0 to return to the top of the table, followed by Manchester United's 1-0 victory against West Ham which saw Marcus Rashford score his 100th goal for the club.

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 swipe if using a mobile device.