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Has taken time to find his feet at Fulham but the Mexico striker looks back to his best. Scored twice against Nottingham Forest in midweek and opened the scoring in the 5-0 victory over West Ham. AFP
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TEAM OF THE WEEK (4-4-2): Came to Liverpool's rescue in stunning fashion in the first half against Crystal Palace when he pushed Jefferson Lerma's first-time shot on to the post. The Brazilian pulled Show more
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Sound defensively and initiated wave after wave of Tottenham attacks as they thumped Newcastle 4-1. Saw a rasping effort well saved by Martin Dubravka. Getty
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The Spaniard has been one of the buys of the season, bringing a combination of steel and calm to the Villa defence. Backed-up a superb display in the 1-0 win over Manchester City with an equally impreShow more
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Easily dealt with what little Manchester United offered as an attacking threat and applied the finishing touch to a deserved Bournemouth win with the Cherries' third goal at Old Trafford. PA
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A rampaging display from the Spurs defender. At times he was the furthest player forward in a white shirt and was fitting that he opened the scoring in a 4-1 win over Newcastle United. AFP
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Swung the game in Liverpool's favour following his introduction off the bench against Crystal Palace. Scored the winner with a cracking effort from the edge of the penalty area in the 91st minute. AP
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Fulham are flying at the moment, securing their second 5-0 win in four days with Sunday's battering of West Ham. Given licence to push forward, Wilson is proving a potent attacking weapon for Marco SiShow more
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A welcome return from injury for Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou, Sarr brought energy and drive to midfield and didn't give Newcastle players a moment's peace. AFP
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Took his goal against Arsenal superbly well, bringing down Leon Bailey's cross before hammering the ball into the Arsenal net. A real captain's performance. AP
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Tormentor-in-chief as Tottenham ran riot against a lethargic Newcastle. Left Kieran Trippier for dead to set up two Spurs goals and slotted home a second-half penalty. PA
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Has taken time to find his feet at Fulham but the Mexico striker looks back to his best. Scored twice against Nottingham Forest in midweek and opened the scoring in the 5-0 victory over West Ham. AFP
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TEAM OF THE WEEK (4-4-2): Came to Liverpool's rescue in stunning fashion in the first half against Crystal Palace when he pushed Jefferson Lerma's first-time shot on to the post. The Brazilian pulled Show more
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Sound defensively and initiated wave after wave of Tottenham attacks as they thumped Newcastle 4-1. Saw a rasping effort well saved by Martin Dubravka. Getty
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The Spaniard has been one of the buys of the season, bringing a combination of steel and calm to the Villa defence. Backed-up a superb display in the 1-0 win over Manchester City with an equally impreShow more
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Easily dealt with what little Manchester United offered as an attacking threat and applied the finishing touch to a deserved Bournemouth win with the Cherries' third goal at Old Trafford. PA
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A rampaging display from the Spurs defender. At times he was the furthest player forward in a white shirt and was fitting that he opened the scoring in a 4-1 win over Newcastle United. AFP
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Swung the game in Liverpool's favour following his introduction off the bench against Crystal Palace. Scored the winner with a cracking effort from the edge of the penalty area in the 91st minute. AP
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Fulham are flying at the moment, securing their second 5-0 win in four days with Sunday's battering of West Ham. Given licence to push forward, Wilson is proving a potent attacking weapon for Marco SiShow more
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A welcome return from injury for Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou, Sarr brought energy and drive to midfield and didn't give Newcastle players a moment's peace. AFP
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Took his goal against Arsenal superbly well, bringing down Leon Bailey's cross before hammering the ball into the Arsenal net. A real captain's performance. AP
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Tormentor-in-chief as Tottenham ran riot against a lethargic Newcastle. Left Kieran Trippier for dead to set up two Spurs goals and slotted home a second-half penalty. PA
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Has taken time to find his feet at Fulham but the Mexico striker looks back to his best. Scored twice against Nottingham Forest in midweek and opened the scoring in the 5-0 victory over West Ham. AFP
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