• Right-back: Daryl Janmaat (Newcastle) – The Dutchman was the provider of Papiss Cisse’s winner against Aston Villa. He also snuffed out Aston Villa. Andrew Yates / Reuters
    Right-back: Daryl Janmaat (Newcastle) – The Dutchman was the provider of Papiss Cisse’s winner against Aston Villa. He also snuffed out Aston Villa. Andrew Yates / Reuters
  • Centre-back: John Terry (Chelsea) – Scored the opening goal in a man-of-the-match display at Wembley which culminated in the Chelsea captain lifting the Capital One Cup. Clive Mason / Getty Images
    Centre-back: John Terry (Chelsea) – Scored the opening goal in a man-of-the-match display at Wembley which culminated in the Chelsea captain lifting the Capital One Cup. Clive Mason / Getty Images
  • Centre-back: Joleon Lescott (West Brom) – Yet another clean sheet for Tony Pulis’ well-organised West Brom. Yet again, Lescott was a dependable presence. Lauence Griffiths / Getty Images
    Centre-back: Joleon Lescott (West Brom) – Yet another clean sheet for Tony Pulis’ well-organised West Brom. Yet again, Lescott was a dependable presence. Lauence Griffiths / Getty Images
  • Left-back: Erik Pieters (Stoke) – The Dutchman was quietly effective as Stoke deservedly beat Hull to book themselves another season in the Premier League. Gareth Copley / Getty Images
    Left-back: Erik Pieters (Stoke) – The Dutchman was quietly effective as Stoke deservedly beat Hull to book themselves another season in the Premier League. Gareth Copley / Getty Images
  • Right midfield: Willian (Chelsea) – An industrious presence on the right flank as Chelsea supplied the industry required to overcome Tottenham on Wembley’s big pitch. Matthew Childs / Reuters
    Right midfield: Willian (Chelsea) – An industrious presence on the right flank as Chelsea supplied the industry required to overcome Tottenham on Wembley’s big pitch. Matthew Childs / Reuters
  • Centre midfield: Jason Puncheon (Crystal Palace) – Recorded a rare hat-trick as he got three assists, two of them for Glenn Murray’s goals, in Palace’s surprise derby win at West Ham. Suzanne Plunkett / Reuters
    Centre midfield: Jason Puncheon (Crystal Palace) – Recorded a rare hat-trick as he got three assists, two of them for Glenn Murray’s goals, in Palace’s surprise derby win at West Ham. Suzanne Plunkett / Reuters
  • Centre midfield: Joe Allen (Liverpool) – Produced probably the best performance of his Liverpool career against Manchester City. The Welshman was tireless, and also showed his quality. Clive Brunskill / Getty Images
    Centre midfield: Joe Allen (Liverpool) – Produced probably the best performance of his Liverpool career against Manchester City. The Welshman was tireless, and also showed his quality. Clive Brunskill / Getty Images
  • Left midfield: Philippe Coutinho (Liverpool) – The Brazilian’s majestic form continued with a glorious winner against Manchester City. He was the best player on the pitch before then, too. Oli Scarff / AFP
    Left midfield: Philippe Coutinho (Liverpool) – The Brazilian’s majestic form continued with a glorious winner against Manchester City. He was the best player on the pitch before then, too. Oli Scarff / AFP
  • Striker: Diego Costa (Chelsea) — Wound Tottenham up and wore them down. Can claim Chelsea’s second goal at Wembley as he won his first trophy in England. Suzanne Plunkett / Reuters
    Striker: Diego Costa (Chelsea) — Wound Tottenham up and wore them down. Can claim Chelsea’s second goal at Wembley as he won his first trophy in England. Suzanne Plunkett / Reuters
  • Striker: Olivier Giroud (Arsenal) – Showed his character after his string of misses against Monaco to score and lead the line well in the 2-0 victory over Everton. Paul Gilhan / Getty Images
    Striker: Olivier Giroud (Arsenal) – Showed his character after his string of misses against Monaco to score and lead the line well in the 2-0 victory over Everton. Paul Gilhan / Getty Images

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Diego Costa, Olivier Giroud and Philippe Coutinho lead the line – EPL and League Cup team of the week

Richard Jolly
Richard Jolly
Greater Manchester, England

March 02, 2015

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With the latest round of Premier League fixtures concluded and the League Cup settled, Richard Jolly selects his team of the week combining players from both competitions.

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