• PREMIER LEAGUE TEAM OF THE WEEK (3-5-2): Shaping up to be one of the best understated signings of the season. The Italian stopper produced two good saves as Tottenham kept a clean sheet in their 2-0 win over Fulham to return to the top of the table. AP
    GK Guglielmo Vicario (Tottenham)
    PREMIER LEAGUE TEAM OF THE WEEK (3-5-2): Shaping up to be one of the best understated signings of the season. The Italian stopper produced two good saves as Tottenham kept a clean sheet in their 2-0 win over Fulham to return to the top of the table. AP
    PREMIER LEAGUE TEAM OF THE WEEK (3-5-2): Shaping up to be one of the best understated signings of the season. The Italian stopper produced two good saves as Tottenham kept a clean sheet in their 2-0 w
  • As United’s forwards continue to struggle for goals, they should take notes from their Portuguese full-back, who scored a stunning winner in the unconvincing 2-1 victory at Sheffield United. AFP
    DF Diogo Dalot (Manchester United)
    As United’s forwards continue to struggle for goals, they should take notes from their Portuguese full-back, who scored a stunning winner in the unconvincing 2-1 victory at Sheffield United. AFP
    As United’s forwards continue to struggle for goals, they should take notes from their Portuguese full-back, who scored a stunning winner in the unconvincing 2-1 victory at Sheffield United. AFP
  • While manager Ange Postecoglou is being rightly lauded for Tottenham’s attacking style, the defence has also been transformed under the Australian, and the Dutch defender was again exemplary in the victory over Fulham. Reuters
    DF Micky Van de Ven (Tottenham)
    While manager Ange Postecoglou is being rightly lauded for Tottenham’s attacking style, the defence has also been transformed under the Australian, and the Dutch defender was again exemplary in the victory over Fulham. Reuters
    While manager Ange Postecoglou is being rightly lauded for Tottenham’s attacking style, the defence has also been transformed under the Australian, and the Dutch defender was again exemplary in the vi
  • The Newcastle captain was in full quarterback mode in the 4-0 destruction of Crystal Palace. Assisted Jacob Murphy for the opener with a superb first-time lofted pass, made an excellent decoy run for the second goal, and started the move for the third. Might be in the best form of his life. Getty
    DF Kieran Trippier (Newcastle)
    The Newcastle captain was in full quarterback mode in the 4-0 destruction of Crystal Palace. Assisted Jacob Murphy for the opener with a superb first-time lofted pass, made an excellent decoy run for the second goal, and started the move for the third. Might be in the best form of his life. Getty
    The Newcastle captain was in full quarterback mode in the 4-0 destruction of Crystal Palace. Assisted Jacob Murphy for the opener with a superb first-time lofted pass, made an excellent decoy run for
  • Extended his superb Villa Park goalscoring form by scoring for a sixth straight home game, breaking the deadlock against West Ham with a cool finish, before doubling his tally, and his side’s lead, from the penalty spot. The Brazilian has been key to Villa’s revival under Unai Emery. AP
    CM Douglas Luiz (Aston Villa)
    Extended his superb Villa Park goalscoring form by scoring for a sixth straight home game, breaking the deadlock against West Ham with a cool finish, before doubling his tally, and his side’s lead, from the penalty spot. The Brazilian has been key to Villa’s revival under Unai Emery. AP
    Extended his superb Villa Park goalscoring form by scoring for a sixth straight home game, breaking the deadlock against West Ham with a cool finish, before doubling his tally, and his side’s lead, fr
  • Continued his scintillating start to life at Tottenham with a calm finish – his first home goal – to double his team’s lead in the 2-0 win over Fulham. Inevitably thriving as the main creative force in Ange Postecoglou’s midfield. PA
    CM James Maddison (Tottenham)
    Continued his scintillating start to life at Tottenham with a calm finish – his first home goal – to double his team’s lead in the 2-0 win over Fulham. Inevitably thriving as the main creative force in Ange Postecoglou’s midfield. PA
    Continued his scintillating start to life at Tottenham with a calm finish – his first home goal – to double his team’s lead in the 2-0 win over Fulham. Inevitably thriving as the main creative force i
  • The Gunners looked to be heading for their first defeat of the season when they trailed rivals Chelsea 2-0. That was until Rice capitalised on a poor clearance from Robert Sanchez with a fine finish to kickstart Arsenal’s comeback in the 2-2 draw. Reuters
    CM Declan Rice (Arsenal)
    The Gunners looked to be heading for their first defeat of the season when they trailed rivals Chelsea 2-0. That was until Rice capitalised on a poor clearance from Robert Sanchez with a fine finish to kickstart Arsenal’s comeback in the 2-2 draw. Reuters
    The Gunners looked to be heading for their first defeat of the season when they trailed rivals Chelsea 2-0. That was until Rice capitalised on a poor clearance from Robert Sanchez with a fine finish t
  • A constant menace against Everton, the Egyptian broke the deadlock from the penalty spot, before adding a second with a cool finish. Took his tally to seven league goals. PA
    RW Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
    A constant menace against Everton, the Egyptian broke the deadlock from the penalty spot, before adding a second with a cool finish. Took his tally to seven league goals. PA
    A constant menace against Everton, the Egyptian broke the deadlock from the penalty spot, before adding a second with a cool finish. Took his tally to seven league goals. PA
  • Completely dominated Crystal Palace. Murphy opened the scoring with the goal of the weekend, his first-time lobbed finish setting the tone for a stylish win. His assist for Anthony Gordon for Newcastle’s second was almost as good, before getting his second assist as Callum Wilson completed the 4-0 rout. Getty
    LW Jacob Murphy (Newcastle)
    Completely dominated Crystal Palace. Murphy opened the scoring with the goal of the weekend, his first-time lobbed finish setting the tone for a stylish win. His assist for Anthony Gordon for Newcastle’s second was almost as good, before getting his second assist as Callum Wilson completed the 4-0 rout. Getty
    Completely dominated Crystal Palace. Murphy opened the scoring with the goal of the weekend, his first-time lobbed finish setting the tone for a stylish win. His assist for Anthony Gordon for Newcastl
  • There were several standout performances from forwards this weekend, with Son Heung-min and Bryan Mbeumo impressing in the wins for Tottenham and Brentford respectively. Watkins gets the nod for his destructive display against West Ham. The England striker set up Luiz for the first, scored a stunner for Villa’s third, and tore the Hammers defence to pieces in the 4-1 win. AP
    CF Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)
    There were several standout performances from forwards this weekend, with Son Heung-min and Bryan Mbeumo impressing in the wins for Tottenham and Brentford respectively. Watkins gets the nod for his destructive display against West Ham. The England striker set up Luiz for the first, scored a stunner for Villa’s third, and tore the Hammers defence to pieces in the 4-1 win. AP
    There were several standout performances from forwards this weekend, with Son Heung-min and Bryan Mbeumo impressing in the wins for Tottenham and Brentford respectively. Watkins gets the nod for his d
  • Desperately unlucky not to fire Forest to all three points, Wood’s brace handed his team a 2-0 lead only for Luton to strike back and claim a 2-2 draw. Both goals were very well taken, the first a solid finish, before a deft header doubled Forest’s advantage. Getty
    CF Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest)
    Desperately unlucky not to fire Forest to all three points, Wood’s brace handed his team a 2-0 lead only for Luton to strike back and claim a 2-2 draw. Both goals were very well taken, the first a solid finish, before a deft header doubled Forest’s advantage. Getty
    Desperately unlucky not to fire Forest to all three points, Wood’s brace handed his team a 2-0 lead only for Luton to strike back and claim a 2-2 draw. Both goals were very well taken, the first a sol

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Premier League team of the week: Tottenham stars keep team top of the table

Aston Villa and Newcastle also well represented after impressive wins over West Ham and Crystal Palace

Jon Turner

October 24, 2023

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The Premier League returned from the international break this past weekend and it was a round packed with goals and drama.

The action got underway at Anfield on Saturday afternoon, where Liverpool won the Merseyside derby, defeating 10-man Everton 2-0 thanks to a Mohamed Salah double.

That was followed by five matches at the traditional Saturday kick-off time. Wolves fought back to defeat winless Bournemouth 2-1 at Vitality Stadium as manager Gary O'Neill got one over his former team, while Brentford secured their first home win of the season with a 3-0 victory over struggling Burnley.

Champions Manchester City bounced back from successive defeats with a 2-1 win over Brighton at the Etihad Stadium, Newcastle crushed Crystal Palace 4-0 at St James' Park, and Luton Town fought back to claim a 2-2 draw at Nottingham Forest having fallen two goals down following a Chris Wood brace.

In the Saturday evening game, Chelsea looked on course for their most impressive win of the season but their 2-0 lead over unbeaten Arsenal was chased down and the match at Stamford Bridge ended 2-2. On Saturday night, Manchester United edged past bottom side Sheffield United 2-1 at Bramall Lane.

There was only one fixture on Sunday but it was one to savor for Aston Villa as Unai Emery's side trounced West Ham 4-1. The round then concluded on Monday night when Tottenham returned to the top of the table with a 2-0 win over London rivals Fulham.

Check out the photo gallery above to view our 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: October 24, 2023, 7:31 AM
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