• PREMIER LEAGUE TEAM OF THE WEEK (4-3-3) GK: Jason Steele (Brighton). Only the second goalkeeper – after Newcastle’s Nick Pope – to keep a Premier League clean sheet at the Emirates this season as Brighton all but killed off Arsenal’s title hopes with a 3-0 win. AP
    PREMIER LEAGUE TEAM OF THE WEEK (4-3-3) GK: Jason Steele (Brighton). Only the second goalkeeper – after Newcastle’s Nick Pope – to keep a Premier League clean sheet at the Emirates this season as Brighton all but killed off Arsenal’s title hopes with a 3-0 win. AP
  • RB: Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool). Scored a screamer for Liverpool’s third in the 3-0 win at Leicester City. The England international has been superb since taking on a more hybrid fullback-midfield role as the Reds recorded their seventh straight win. Getty
    RB: Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool). Scored a screamer for Liverpool’s third in the 3-0 win at Leicester City. The England international has been superb since taking on a more hybrid fullback-midfield role as the Reds recorded their seventh straight win. Getty
  • CB: Ben Mee (Brentford). It was Mee’s headed flick-on that assisted Yoane Wissa for Brentford’s second goal in the 2-0 victory over West Ham. Defensively, the English centre-back was solid to help Brentford continue their excellent season. Getty
    CB: Ben Mee (Brentford). It was Mee’s headed flick-on that assisted Yoane Wissa for Brentford’s second goal in the 2-0 victory over West Ham. Defensively, the English centre-back was solid to help Brentford continue their excellent season. Getty
  • CB: Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace). The English defender has been a mainstay in the Palace backline and was at his best to help his side to victory and a clean sheet against West Ham. Getty
    CB: Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace). The English defender has been a mainstay in the Palace backline and was at his best to help his side to victory and a clean sheet against West Ham. Getty
  • LB: Pervis Estupinan (Brighton). Brighton sold Marc Cucurella for £60m and replaced him with Estupinan for £15m. Not only did Brighton pocket £45m profit but managed to upgrade. The Peruvian has been brilliant all season and was again superb against Arsenal, capping a fine performance with the third goal. Getty
    LB: Pervis Estupinan (Brighton). Brighton sold Marc Cucurella for £60m and replaced him with Estupinan for £15m. Not only did Brighton pocket £45m profit but managed to upgrade. The Peruvian has been brilliant all season and was again superb against Arsenal, capping a fine performance with the third goal. Getty
  • CM: Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace). Arguably the form player in the Premier League at present, Eze continued his purple patch with both goals in Palace’s 2-0 win over West Ham. Would be no surprise if bigger clubs try to sign him this summer. Getty
    CM: Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace). Arguably the form player in the Premier League at present, Eze continued his purple patch with both goals in Palace’s 2-0 win over West Ham. Would be no surprise if bigger clubs try to sign him this summer. Getty
  • CM: Ilkay Gundogan (Manchester City). For the second straight weekend, the German midfielder scored twice, his double guiding City to a comfortable 3-0 win at Everton. An 11th straight victory has put City on the brink of retaining their title. AP
    CM: Ilkay Gundogan (Manchester City). For the second straight weekend, the German midfielder scored twice, his double guiding City to a comfortable 3-0 win at Everton. An 11th straight victory has put City on the brink of retaining their title. AP
  • RW: Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton). No goals, no assists (so no help for Fantasy Premier League managers) but the Japanese winger was the best player on the pitch against Arsenal. Mitoma pulled the Gunners apart and tracked back to help out his team defensively. Getty
    RW: Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton). No goals, no assists (so no help for Fantasy Premier League managers) but the Japanese winger was the best player on the pitch against Arsenal. Mitoma pulled the Gunners apart and tracked back to help out his team defensively. Getty
  • LW: Curtis Jones (Liverpool). Two excellently taken goals for the young English midfielder in Liverpool’s win at Leicester – the first a well-timed run and finish at the back post, the second a brilliant turn and strike into the top corner. EPA
    LW: Curtis Jones (Liverpool). Two excellently taken goals for the young English midfielder in Liverpool’s win at Leicester – the first a well-timed run and finish at the back post, the second a brilliant turn and strike into the top corner. EPA
  • CF: Mohamed Salah (Liverpool). The Egyptian may not have got on the scoresheet at Leicester but did assist all three goals to play a key role in the win. Now has 10 assists to go with his 19 Premier League goals this season. AFP
    CF: Mohamed Salah (Liverpool). The Egyptian may not have got on the scoresheet at Leicester but did assist all three goals to play a key role in the win. Now has 10 assists to go with his 19 Premier League goals this season. AFP
  • CF: Taiwo Awoniyi (Nottingham Forest). Another vital goal-scoring contribution from the Forest striker, who scored both goals in the 2-2 draw at Chelsea to keep his side clear of the bottom three. Reuters
    CF: Taiwo Awoniyi (Nottingham Forest). Another vital goal-scoring contribution from the Forest striker, who scored both goals in the 2-2 draw at Chelsea to keep his side clear of the bottom three. Reuters

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Liverpool and Brighton players star: Premier League team of the week

Reds and Seagulls secure impressive 3-0 wins while Manchester City take a big step closer to the title

Jon Turner

May 16, 2023

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The picture at both ends of the Premier League table became a little clearer this weekend as Manchester City took charge of the title race and Southampton were the first club to get relegated.

The weekend began at Elland Road on Saturday afternoon, where Leeds claimed a 2-2 draw against Champions League-chasing Newcastle to remain in the bottom three.

In the five other matches on Saturday, Nottingham Forest boosted their survival hopes with a 2-2 draw at Chelsea, Aston Villa continued their push for Europe with a 2-1 home win over Tottenham, Crystal Palace beat Bournemouth 2-0, and Manchester United bounced back from successive losses to defeat Wolves 2-0. Over at St Mary's Stadium, Southampton's demotion to the Championship was confirmed with a 2-0 loss to Fulham.

On Sunday, Brentford beat West Ham 2-0, while City eased past Everton 3-0 at Goodison Park to take another step closer to a third straight title. City's grip was further tightened after Arsenal's 3-0 home defeat by Brighton.

Check out the photo gallery above for our latest Premier League team of the week. To move on to the next photo, click on the arrows or swipe if using a mobile device.

Updated: May 16, 2023, 8:09 AM
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