Fabinho the goalscorer and Raheem Sterling shines: Premier League team of the week

Wins for Manchester City and Liverpool while West Ham leave it late to claim a point at Leicester City

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  Goalkeeper: Jose Sa (Wolves) – One of the signings of the season made seven saves to earn himself another clean sheet and Wolves a vital victory at Tottenham. AP Photo

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  Right-back: Seamus Coleman (Everton) – The captain set the tone against Leeds, kickstarting Frank Lampard’s reign as his commitment brought him a first goal since 2019. Getty Images

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  Centre-back: Adam Webster (Brighton) – Did his job at both ends, helping to snuff out a shot-shy Watford and popping up in their box to score Brighton’s second goal in victory. AFP

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  Centre-back: Dan Burn (Newcastle) – Man of the match on his debut for his boyhood club, Burn’s defiance helped Newcastle to a third straight win as they defeated Aston Villa. AFP

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  Left-back: Romain Perraud (Southampton) – Made a goal-line clearance to thwart Cristiano Ronaldo and surged forward to great effect in Saints’ deserved draw at Old Trafford. AP Photo

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  Right midfield: Jarrod Bowen (West Ham) – A brilliantly taken goal and a crucial late assist for one of the most in-form players in the league. Bowen seems to excel every week. AP Photo

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  Centre midfield: Fabinho (Liverpool) – His unexpected reinvention as a scorer continued as Fabinho poached a winner at Burnley. He also helped Liverpool gain control in the second half. EPA

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  Centre midfield: Fernandinho (Manchester City) – The skipper rolled back the years with a masterful performance in City’s 4-0 win at Norwich, including a goal-saving intervention. EPA

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  Left midfield: Anthony Gordon (Everton) – His goal was a lucky deflection to Richarlison’s shot but Gordon was the finest player on the pitch in Everton’s dominant win over Leeds. Getty Images

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  Centre forward: Raul Jimenez (Wolves) – Got Wolves the perfect start to a superb result with the early opener against Tottenham to power their challenge for a top-four finish. Getty Images

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  Centre forward: Raheem Sterling (Manchester City) – A fifth Premier League hat-trick showed Sterling’s predatory streak and helped City to a 14th win in 15 games. Getty Images

Raheem Sterling scored the fifth hat-trick of his career to power Manchester City to a comfortable victory over Norwich City.

The England forward, 27, took his Premier League tally to 10 goals for the season thanks to a brilliant individual display that opened up a 12-point lead at the top for City.

Closest challengers Liverpool cut the gap to nine points on Sunday when they saw off a spirited Burnley at a wet and windy Turf Moor.

Fabinho is fast reinventing himself as a goalscorer, with the Brazilian midfielder's strike settling the contest.

Elsewhere their were wins for Newcastle United and Wolves, while Frank Lampard was able to savour a first victory as Everton manager.

To see who makes this week's Premier League best XI, check out the picture gallery above.