CF: Richarlison (Tottenham): To play just 20 or so minutes and still be the standout striker of the weekend shows how devastating the Brazilian’s cameo was. Richarlison started Tottenham’s dramatic comeback win over Sheffield United by heading home the equaliser in the eighth minute of stoppage time before, two minutes later, laying on the pass for Dejan Kulusevski’s winner. The Brazil forward has spoken of his struggles in recent days, so hopefully, for the player and club, this is a sign of better times to come. Getty
PREMIER LEAGUE TEAM OF THE WEEK (4-3-3) GK: Robert Sanchez (Chelsea): In a game Chelsea largely dominated, they still needed to rely on their goalkeeper to preserve a clean sheet at Bournemouth. Sanchez made at least two key saves as the blunt Blues played out a goalless draw at Vitality Stadium. AFP
RB: Tariq Lamptey (Brighton): A player whose progress has been stunted by injuries in recent years, Lamptey displayed his enduring talent with a fine showing at Old Trafford. The full-back provided two assists as impressive Brighton eased to a 3-1 win over Manchester United. EPA
CB: Sven Botman (Newcastle): Back in the side after missing the defeat to Brighton with injury, the Dutch defender brought his usual calm to the Newcastle backline. Alongside the equally effective Fabian Schar, Botman kept Brentford’s dangermen quiet in a 1-0 win at St James’ Park. AFP
CB: William Saliba (Arsenal): Opponents Everton may be struggling but in Beto, the Toffees have a new striker who can be a real handful. Not for Saliba, though, who nullified the Portuguese forward’s threat and marshalled Arsenal’s defence with poise in the 1-0 victory at Goodison Park. EPA
LB: Andrew Robertson (Liverpool): He may have had a bit of a shocker for Scotland against England and was responsible for not marking Hwang Hee-chan for Wolves’ opening goal, but Robertson bounced back by scoring Liverpool’s second in the 3-1 comeback win. Getty
CM: Rodri (Manchester City): A near-permanent fixture in this XI. The Spain international was at it again at the London Stadium, dominating the midfield and pulling the strings as City bulldozed West Ham in the second half, having fallen a goal behind, to claim a 3-1 win and extend their perfect start to the season. Getty
CM: Pascal Gross (Brighton): The best player on the pitch for Brighton against Manchester United, the versatile German enhanced his impressive performance with a goal of real class and composure. One of the standout players of the season so far. Reuters
CM: Moussa Diaby (Aston Villa): What a difference the French midfielder has made to an already impressive Aston Villa side. Diaby was a constant threat against Crystal Palace and provided the assist for Villa’s third goal in their late blitz to win 3-1 at Villa Park. Had scored a stunning opener but his goal was chalked off for a marginal offside. Getty
RW: Mohamed Salah (Liverpool): No goals for the Egyptian superstar but two superb assists to lead Liverpool’s fightback at Wolves. Thought he had a hat-trick of assists, but Harvey Elliott’s late strike was marked down as an own goal. An immediate reminder of why Liverpool resisted a succession of massive bids from Al Ittihad. EPA
LW: Julian Alvarez (Manchester City): Five Premier League games, five goal contributions from the Argentine World Cup winner. Alvarez picked up two assists in the win at West Ham, but beyond that, he was a constant menace operating in the space between midfield and attack. An impact player for much of the treble-winning campaign, Alvarez is establishing himself as a key man for City this season. Getty
CF: Richarlison (Tottenham): To play just 20 or so minutes and still be the standout striker of the weekend shows how devastating the Brazilian’s cameo was. Richarlison started Tottenham’s dramatic comeback win over Sheffield United by heading home the equaliser in the eighth minute of stoppage time before, two minutes later, laying on the pass for Dejan Kulusevski’s winner. The Brazil forward has spoken of his struggles in recent days, so hopefully, for the player and club, this is a sign of better times to come. Getty
PREMIER LEAGUE TEAM OF THE WEEK (4-3-3) GK: Robert Sanchez (Chelsea): In a game Chelsea largely dominated, they still needed to rely on their goalkeeper to preserve a clean sheet at Bournemouth. Sanchez made at least two key saves as the blunt Blues played out a goalless draw at Vitality Stadium. AFP
RB: Tariq Lamptey (Brighton): A player whose progress has been stunted by injuries in recent years, Lamptey displayed his enduring talent with a fine showing at Old Trafford. The full-back provided two assists as impressive Brighton eased to a 3-1 win over Manchester United. EPA
CB: Sven Botman (Newcastle): Back in the side after missing the defeat to Brighton with injury, the Dutch defender brought his usual calm to the Newcastle backline. Alongside the equally effective Fabian Schar, Botman kept Brentford’s dangermen quiet in a 1-0 win at St James’ Park. AFP
CB: William Saliba (Arsenal): Opponents Everton may be struggling but in Beto, the Toffees have a new striker who can be a real handful. Not for Saliba, though, who nullified the Portuguese forward’s threat and marshalled Arsenal’s defence with poise in the 1-0 victory at Goodison Park. EPA
LB: Andrew Robertson (Liverpool): He may have had a bit of a shocker for Scotland against England and was responsible for not marking Hwang Hee-chan for Wolves’ opening goal, but Robertson bounced back by scoring Liverpool’s second in the 3-1 comeback win. Getty
CM: Rodri (Manchester City): A near-permanent fixture in this XI. The Spain international was at it again at the London Stadium, dominating the midfield and pulling the strings as City bulldozed West Ham in the second half, having fallen a goal behind, to claim a 3-1 win and extend their perfect start to the season. Getty
CM: Pascal Gross (Brighton): The best player on the pitch for Brighton against Manchester United, the versatile German enhanced his impressive performance with a goal of real class and composure. One of the standout players of the season so far. Reuters
CM: Moussa Diaby (Aston Villa): What a difference the French midfielder has made to an already impressive Aston Villa side. Diaby was a constant threat against Crystal Palace and provided the assist for Villa’s third goal in their late blitz to win 3-1 at Villa Park. Had scored a stunning opener but his goal was chalked off for a marginal offside. Getty
RW: Mohamed Salah (Liverpool): No goals for the Egyptian superstar but two superb assists to lead Liverpool’s fightback at Wolves. Thought he had a hat-trick of assists, but Harvey Elliott’s late strike was marked down as an own goal. An immediate reminder of why Liverpool resisted a succession of massive bids from Al Ittihad. EPA
LW: Julian Alvarez (Manchester City): Five Premier League games, five goal contributions from the Argentine World Cup winner. Alvarez picked up two assists in the win at West Ham, but beyond that, he was a constant menace operating in the space between midfield and attack. An impact player for much of the treble-winning campaign, Alvarez is establishing himself as a key man for City this season. Getty
CF: Richarlison (Tottenham): To play just 20 or so minutes and still be the standout striker of the weekend shows how devastating the Brazilian’s cameo was. Richarlison started Tottenham’s dramatic comeback win over Sheffield United by heading home the equaliser in the eighth minute of stoppage time before, two minutes later, laying on the pass for Dejan Kulusevski’s winner. The Brazil forward has spoken of his struggles in recent days, so hopefully, for the player and club, this is a sign of better times to come. Getty