Arsenal, Liverpool and Newcastle feature heavily: Premier League team of the week

Maximum points from two matches for both title chasers, while Burnley climb out of trouble

Goalkeeper: Nick Pope (Burnley). Successive clean sheets and several important saves from the England goalkeeper as Burnley claimed back-to-back wins over Southampton and Wolves to revive their survival hopes. Whether the Clarets beat the drop or not, Pope’s future is sure to be in the Premier League. Reuters

Right-back: Emil Krafth (Newcastle). When Kieran Trippier went down with a long-term injury, Newcastle would have feared the worst, but Krafth has become something of an unsung hero and maintained his recent good form with two solid showings, and clean sheets, against Crystal Palace and Norwich. PA

Centre-back: Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool). Completely untroubled against a poor Manchester United but kept cool and composed during a fiery Merseyside derby while providing his usual defensive quality to snuff out Everton’s dangerous counter attacks. AP

Centre-back: Connor Roberts (Burnley). Scored a superb first Premier League goal to set up Burnley's victory over Southampton, then helped his side keep a clean sheet against Wolves to ensure six vital points in the battle for survival. PA

Left-back: Andrew Robertson (Liverpool). Scored the crucial opener as Liverpool finally broke down Everton’s stubborn defence. Made a vital contribution at the other end of the pitch, too, with a goalline clearance. Also played his part in the clean sheet win over Manchester United. PA

Centre midfield: Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle). January’s glamour signing has emerged as a key figure in Newcastle’s surge up the table. The Brazilian laid on the assist for Miguel Almiron in the 1-0 win over Crystal Palace before starring again with a goal and superb display in the 3-0 win at Norwich City. Reuters

Centre midfield: Kevin de Bruyne (Manchester City). Another dominant week for the Belgian, creating the third goal in the win over Brighton before assisting two more in the 5-1 destruction of Watford. On top form and will need to keep it going as City attempt to fend off Liverpool in the title race. AFP

Right wing: Mohamed Salah (Liverpool). Devastating as Liverpool toyed with Manchester United, scoring twice and setting up Luis Diaz for the first in a 4-0 cakewalk, before crossing for Robertson for the first against Everton. Back among the goals at just the right time. Getty

Left wing: Bukayo Saka (Arsenal). The leader of a young Arsenal side, the England winger ran Chelsea and Manchester United ragged, scoring penalties in both games to reignite Arsenal’s push for the top four. Getty

Centre forward: Gabriel Jesus (Manchester City). Shades of Sergio Aguero as the Brazilian destroyed Watford with four goals – his first Premier League hat-trick – to keep City top of the table. There is talk of him leaving in the summer, but Pep Guardiola is a huge fan and more displays like this will surely cement his City future. AP

Centre forward: Eddie Nketiah (Arsenal). The Arsenal striker gets the nod over Newcastle’s Joelinton – scorer of a brace at Norwich – for helping galvanise a side who were threatening to tailspin. Nketiah scored twice against Chelsea to halt the Gunners’ slide and led the line well in the win over Manchester United. PA

It has been another action-packed week in the Premier League as the season heads towards a dramatic conclusion. There is still all to play for at both ends of the table as Liverpool and Manchester City maintained their relentless pursuits of the title, while Norwich and Watford have new company in the bottom three.

Liverpool inflicted a humiliating 4-0 defeat on Manchester United at Anfield. United's slim top four hopes were handed another blow the following day as Arsenal arrested a three-match losing run to beat an out-of-sorts Chelsea 4-2 at Stamford Bridge.

On the same night, City swiftly returned to the summit with a 3-0 win over Brighton, and Newcastle continued their surge by beating Crystal Palace 1-0 at St James' Park. Everton were held to a 1-1 draw by Leicester City, which did little for their survival hopes, especially after Burnley defeated Southampton 2-0 on Thursday night.

Saturday began with more misery for United as Arsenal claimed a 3-1 win at the Emirates to take control in the race for fourth place, before City moved four points clear with a 5-1 demolition job of second-bottom Watford. Newcastle claimed their second win of the week by easing past bottom side Norwich 3-0 at Carrow Road, while Leicester and Aston Villa played out a goalless draw at the King Power Stadium.

In Saturday's late game, Tottenham missed the chance to leapfrog their rivals Arsenal into fourth on goal difference after playing out a goalless draw at Brentford.

Sunday saw four games played out across England, including a London derby between Chelsea and West Ham, which the Blues won 1-0 thanks to Christian Pulisic's last-minute goal, while Burnley claimed another crucial victory by beating Wolves 1-0, and Southampton fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 at Brighton. Liverpool then moved back to within a point of City by defeating a stubborn Everton 2-0 in the Merseyside derby, a result which ensured the Toffees remain in the bottom three.

The week concluded on Monday night when Crystal Palace and Leeds played out a goalless draw at Selhurst Park.

Reflecting on the performances in the Premier League, Jon Turner has selected his team of the week in the photo gallery above. To move on to the next photo, click on the arrows or if using a mobile device, simply swipe.