CF: Ivan Toney (Brentford). The striker has been knocking on the England door for some time and his hat-trick against Leeds will only solidify his claims. Toney got going from the penalty spot, added a second with a delightful free kick, then completed his treble just before the hour mark. Getty
PREMIER LEAGUE TEAM OF THE WEEK: GK: Jordan Pickford (Everton). In the pressure cooker of a Merseyside derby, the Everton goalkeeper kept his focus and composure, producing a series of excellent saves to help his team to a deserved point. EA
RB: Nathan Patterson (Everton). Only 20 years old but playing like a seasoned veteran, the Scottish full-back delivered a committed, all-action display to keep Liverpool’s fearsome attack relatively quiet and play a key role in a hard-fought clean sheet. Getty
CB: Joe Gomez (Liverpool). Virgil van Dijk isn’t quite at his best at present, but Gomez is more than compensating. The Englishman produced another assured display in the heart of Liverpool’s defence as Everton threatened on the counterattack. PA
CB: Conor Coady (Everton). What a superb, under-the-radar signing Coady is proving to be. Brings leadership and quality to an Everton team that desperately lacked such attributes last season. Almost made himself a hero but his goal was chalked off for a marginal offside. Reuters
LB: Ben Chilwell (Chelsea). On the bench again as he makes his way back from a long-term injury, the England international was the difference-maker when he came on against West Ham. Chilwell scored a sublime equaliser before providing the cross for Havertz’s winner in a match dominated by VAR controversy. Getty
CM: Alexis Mac Allister (Brighton). Had his name up in lights for a brief moment after his 30-yard screamer only for it to be ruled out by VAR. Didn’t matter, though, as the Argentine midfielder got on the scoresheet twice, first from the penalty spot and then with a superb free kick as Brighton ran out 5-2 winners over struggling Leicester. AFP
CM: Christian Eriksen (Manchester United). The Dane provided class and creativity to the United midfield. Arsenal may have dominated large parts of the game but Eriksen was able to open up the Gunners defence on several occasions, before supplying the pass for Rashford’s second. Reuters
RW: Richarlison (Tottenham). Given his first start for Tottenham, the Brazilian was a constant threat against Fulham. He set up Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg’s opener and had a goal chalked off in the final minutes for offside. Following Spurs’ overreliance on Harry Kane and Son Heung-min, Antonio Conte should be delighted with his attacking options. Getty
LW: Marcus Rashford (Manchester United). Another big game, another fine performance from the England forward. Having starred in the win over Liverpool, Rashford was subdued against Leicester and Southampton but was back at it against Arsenal, setting up Antony’s debut goal before grabbing his first Premier League double since December 2020. EPA
CF: Dominic Solanke (Bournemouth). Bournemouth looked out of it when they trailed Nottingham Forest 2-0 at half time, only to mount a stirring comeback to win 3-2. Solanke scored the equaliser with an overhead kick and played a pivotal role in the winner, winning the ball back in midfield before setting up Jaidon Anthony to score. Getty
CF: Ivan Toney (Brentford). The striker has been knocking on the England door for some time and his hat-trick against Leeds will only solidify his claims. Toney got going from the penalty spot, added a second with a delightful free kick, then completed his treble just before the hour mark. Getty
PREMIER LEAGUE TEAM OF THE WEEK: GK: Jordan Pickford (Everton). In the pressure cooker of a Merseyside derby, the Everton goalkeeper kept his focus and composure, producing a series of excellent saves to help his team to a deserved point. EA
RB: Nathan Patterson (Everton). Only 20 years old but playing like a seasoned veteran, the Scottish full-back delivered a committed, all-action display to keep Liverpool’s fearsome attack relatively quiet and play a key role in a hard-fought clean sheet. Getty
CB: Joe Gomez (Liverpool). Virgil van Dijk isn’t quite at his best at present, but Gomez is more than compensating. The Englishman produced another assured display in the heart of Liverpool’s defence as Everton threatened on the counterattack. PA
CB: Conor Coady (Everton). What a superb, under-the-radar signing Coady is proving to be. Brings leadership and quality to an Everton team that desperately lacked such attributes last season. Almost made himself a hero but his goal was chalked off for a marginal offside. Reuters
LB: Ben Chilwell (Chelsea). On the bench again as he makes his way back from a long-term injury, the England international was the difference-maker when he came on against West Ham. Chilwell scored a sublime equaliser before providing the cross for Havertz’s winner in a match dominated by VAR controversy. Getty
CM: Alexis Mac Allister (Brighton). Had his name up in lights for a brief moment after his 30-yard screamer only for it to be ruled out by VAR. Didn’t matter, though, as the Argentine midfielder got on the scoresheet twice, first from the penalty spot and then with a superb free kick as Brighton ran out 5-2 winners over struggling Leicester. AFP
CM: Christian Eriksen (Manchester United). The Dane provided class and creativity to the United midfield. Arsenal may have dominated large parts of the game but Eriksen was able to open up the Gunners defence on several occasions, before supplying the pass for Rashford’s second. Reuters
RW: Richarlison (Tottenham). Given his first start for Tottenham, the Brazilian was a constant threat against Fulham. He set up Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg’s opener and had a goal chalked off in the final minutes for offside. Following Spurs’ overreliance on Harry Kane and Son Heung-min, Antonio Conte should be delighted with his attacking options. Getty
LW: Marcus Rashford (Manchester United). Another big game, another fine performance from the England forward. Having starred in the win over Liverpool, Rashford was subdued against Leicester and Southampton but was back at it against Arsenal, setting up Antony’s debut goal before grabbing his first Premier League double since December 2020. EPA
CF: Dominic Solanke (Bournemouth). Bournemouth looked out of it when they trailed Nottingham Forest 2-0 at half time, only to mount a stirring comeback to win 3-2. Solanke scored the equaliser with an overhead kick and played a pivotal role in the winner, winning the ball back in midfield before setting up Jaidon Anthony to score. Getty
CF: Ivan Toney (Brentford). The striker has been knocking on the England door for some time and his hat-trick against Leeds will only solidify his claims. Toney got going from the penalty spot, added a second with a delightful free kick, then completed his treble just before the hour mark. Getty