Chelsea duo star in overdue victory: Premier League team of the week

Two Wolves players also make the XI after the shock victory over champions Manchester City

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  GK Sam Johnstone (Crystal Palace)

  PREMIER LEAGUE TEAM OF THE WEEK (3-5-2): Palace piled more misery on Manchester United with a 1-0 win at Old Trafford, and goalkeeper Johnstone was key to his side’s performance. Denied Bruno Fernandes and Rasmus Hojlund with two excellent saves. GettyShow less

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  CB Craig Dawson (Wolves)

  A huge defensive performance was needed if Wolves were to beat the unstoppable Manchester City, and that’s exactly what they got from Dawson. His sliding block to deny Erling Haaland was a thing of beauty and he cleared another goalbound chance off the line. EPAShow less

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  CB Joachim Andersen (Crystal Palace)

  Only one goal separated Palace and United, and what a goal it was from the Danish defender, who lashed home a fierce shot into the top corner. Played his part at the other end with a clean sheet, too. EPAShow less

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  CB Levi Colwill (Chelsea)

  Wanted assurances about his place in the Chelsea team before agreeing a new contract, and with more displays like this, will continue to command more game time. Played a wonderful ball over the top to assist Mykhailo Mudryk’s first Chelsea goal and dominated defensively to help the Blues to a valuable win at Fulham. ReutersShow less

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  CM Yves Bissouma (Tottenham)

  A player revived by new manager Ange Postecoglou, Bissouma was once again at the heart of Tottenham’s performance in the 2-1 win over Liverpool. In a game full of contentious moments and decisions, there was no disputing the impact made by the Malian midfielder. APShow less

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  CM Martin Odegaard (Arsenal)

  The best midfielder in the Premier League right now? A devastating performance by Odegaard, who was involved in three of Arsenal’s goals in the 4-0 breeze past Bournemouth, including scoring the second from the penalty spot. GettyShow less

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  CM Douglas Luiz (Aston Villa)

  Billed as a close game between two top-six contenders, Aston Villa blew away Brighton 6-1, with midfielder Luiz in the thick of the action. The Brazilian completed a superb all-round performance with his side’s sixth goal. GettyShow less

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  LW Cole Palmer (Chelsea)

  Unplayable in his first Premier League start for Chelsea, Palmer was at the centre of much of his team's best attacking moves in the win over Fulham. Created Broja's goal for Chelsea's second and was a cut above every other player on the pitch. EPAShow less

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  RW Pedro Neto (Wolves)

  A constant threat on the right wing, it was Neto’s surging run and cross that forced the Ruben Dias own goal for Wolves against City. Continued to terrorise the City defence in an excellent 2-1 win at Molineux. PAShow less

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  CF Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)

  Took him five matches to get off the mark but now has four in his last two following Saturday’s hat-trick against Brighton. Watkins also provided an assist for Jacob Ramsey in a clinical striker’s performance. ReutersShow less

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  CF Carlton Morris (Luton Town)

  Took his goal superbly as Luton Town claimed their first Premier League win of the season, beating Everton 2-1 at Goodison Park. It was Morris’ third goal of the season and he’ll need to keep firing if Luton are to have any chance of staying in the division. GettyShow less

It was a weekend of shock results and overdue wins in the Premier League.

Aston Villa set the tone in Saturday's early game, destroying Brighton & Hove Albion 6-1 at Villa Park in a match that was expected to be a closely contested encounter between two top-six rivals.

Arsenal made light work of their trip to the south coast with a comfortable 4-0 win at Bournemouth, moving to within one point of leaders Manchester City, following the champions' surprise 2-1 defeat to Wolves at Molineux.

At St James' Park, Newcastle United recorded their third-straight win, beating Burnley 2-0, while West Ham bounced back from successive losses with their own 2-0 victory over Sheffield United at the London Stadium.

Manchester United's challenging start to the season continued with a 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace at Old Trafford, a result which saw Roy Hodgson's side climb above United in the table, and Luton Town registered their first win of the season by beating Everton 2-1 at Goodison Park.

In Saturday's blockbuster late game, Tottenham continued their fine start under new manager Ange Postecoglou with a dramatic 2-1 win over nine-man Liverpool.

Sunday's only game took place at the City Ground, where Nottingham Forest fought back from a man and goal down to draw 1-1 with Brentford.

The weekend then concluded on Monday night when Chelsea claimed just their second win of the season, defeating local rivals Fulham 2-0 at Craven Cottage.

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