Two players each of Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur and Everton made it to Richard Jolly's Premier League team of the week – and for good reason.
Goalkeeper: Simon Mignolet (Liverpool)
Often criticised, the Belgian made a brilliant save from Manchester United’s Henrikh Mkhitaryan in a fine display at Old Trafford.
Right-back: Kyle Walker (Tottenham Hotspur)
Both of Spurs’ wing-backs were superb against West Brom. Walker set up Harry Kane’s second goal with persistence and pressure.
Centre-back: Mason Holgate (Everton)
Tom Davies and Ademola Lookman made it a wonderful day for Everton’s youngsters. Holgate helped by snuffing out Sergio Aguero.
Centre-back: Winston Reid (West Ham United)
Andy Carroll scored a wonder goal and Michail Antonio got three assists but defender Reid provided the solidity as Crystal Palace were beaten.
Left-back: Marcos Alonso (Chelsea)
Scoring two goals was remarkable enough. Chelsea’s unlikely match-winner came close to a hat-trick at Leicester in a decisive display.
Right midfield: Pedro (Chelsea)
His goal at Leicester was fine, the flick that preceded it better still. Both showed the excellence the Spaniard has delivered this season.
Centre midfield: Tom Davies (Everton)
Showed the cool to score his first Everton goal with a nonchalant chip to cap an outstanding performance as he overpowered Yaya Toure.
Centre midfield: Mesut Ozil (Arsenal)
Others got the goals – indeed Swansea defenders provided two – but Ozil ran the show for Arsenal in a 4-0 rout in Wales.
Left midfield: Marko Arnautovic (Stoke City)
A brace, including a goal featuring two wonderful one-twos, meant Stoke had secured victory at Sunderland inside 35 minutes.
Striker: Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur)
Completed a memorable week in fine fashion, a new father scoring a hat-trick to step up his campaign to retain the Golden Boot.
Striker: Abel Hernandez (Hull City)
Had not scored since August but the Uruguayan returned to form in fine fashion with a brace to win Marco Silva’s first league game in charge.
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