• (4-3-3 formation): Made nine saves before the break against Manchester City and also credited with an assist for Neal Maupay. Didn't deserve to be on the losing side. AFP
    GK Mark Flekken (Brentford)
    (4-3-3 formation): Made nine saves before the break against Manchester City and also credited with an assist for Neal Maupay. Didn't deserve to be on the losing side. AFP
    (4-3-3 formation): Made nine saves before the break against Manchester City and also credited with an assist for Neal Maupay. Didn't deserve to be on the losing side. AFP
  • Came from nowhere to put an important block on Jarrod Bowen as the West Ham striker was about to pull the trigger. A goal then would have given the Hammers a lifeline, but instead inspired Manchester United to run out 3-0 winners at Old Trafford. PA
    RB Diogo Dalot (Manchester United)
    Came from nowhere to put an important block on Jarrod Bowen as the West Ham striker was about to pull the trigger. A goal then would have given the Hammers a lifeline, but instead inspired Manchester United to run out 3-0 winners at Old Trafford. PA
    Came from nowhere to put an important block on Jarrod Bowen as the West Ham striker was about to pull the trigger. A goal then would have given the Hammers a lifeline, but instead inspired Manchester
  • A towering presence in both boxes and scored Everton's late equaliser to salvage a 2-2 draw against Tottenham. Getty
    CB Jarrad Branthwaite (Everton)
    A towering presence in both boxes and scored Everton's late equaliser to salvage a 2-2 draw against Tottenham. Getty
    A towering presence in both boxes and scored Everton's late equaliser to salvage a 2-2 draw against Tottenham. Getty
  • The Dutchman is as no-nonsense as it gets, preferring to clear the danger rather than initiate attacks. Crucial interceptions to stop several Everton players in their tracks. AP
    CB Micky van de Ven (Tottenham)
    The Dutchman is as no-nonsense as it gets, preferring to clear the danger rather than initiate attacks. Crucial interceptions to stop several Everton players in their tracks. AP
    The Dutchman is as no-nonsense as it gets, preferring to clear the danger rather than initiate attacks. Crucial interceptions to stop several Everton players in their tracks. AP
  • The young Spaniard has excelled under countryman Unai Emery to the point where he may have legitimate claims to be the best performing left-back in the league this season. Capped another impressive display with Villa's fifth goal against Sheffield United. PA
    LB Alex Moreno (Aston Villa)
    The young Spaniard has excelled under countryman Unai Emery to the point where he may have legitimate claims to be the best performing left-back in the league this season. Capped another impressive display with Villa's fifth goal against Sheffield United. PA
    The young Spaniard has excelled under countryman Unai Emery to the point where he may have legitimate claims to be the best performing left-back in the league this season. Capped another impressive di
  • One of several Wolves players who could easily have made this team but his hat-trick ensured a first victory at Stamford Bridge since 1979 for the visitors. PA
    CM Matheus Cunha (Wolves)
    One of several Wolves players who could easily have made this team but his hat-trick ensured a first victory at Stamford Bridge since 1979 for the visitors. PA
    One of several Wolves players who could easily have made this team but his hat-trick ensured a first victory at Stamford Bridge since 1979 for the visitors. PA
  • The captain's industry established the away side's early dominance against bottom club Sheffield United, as did his goal. Villa sitting pretty in fourth place. Getty
    CM John McGinn (Aston Villa)
    The captain's industry established the away side's early dominance against bottom club Sheffield United, as did his goal. Villa sitting pretty in fourth place. Getty
    The captain's industry established the away side's early dominance against bottom club Sheffield United, as did his goal. Villa sitting pretty in fourth place. Getty
  • Moved to his preferred central role, Foden helped himself to a hat-trick in the 3-1 win over Brentford. His manager reckons he is playing the best football of his City career. With four goals and four assists in his last eight games, it's hard to argue with that. PA
    CM Phil Foden (Manchester City)
    Moved to his preferred central role, Foden helped himself to a hat-trick in the 3-1 win over Brentford. His manager reckons he is playing the best football of his City career. With four goals and four assists in his last eight games, it's hard to argue with that. PA
    Moved to his preferred central role, Foden helped himself to a hat-trick in the 3-1 win over Brentford. His manager reckons he is playing the best football of his City career. With four goals and four
  • Upped his game in the second half after a low-key first 45 minutes against West Ham. Scored United's second goal, via the aid of a deflection, to calm United nerves and held his own to slot home to make it a comfortable outing in the end. EPA
    RF Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United)
    Upped his game in the second half after a low-key first 45 minutes against West Ham. Scored United's second goal, via the aid of a deflection, to calm United nerves and held his own to slot home to make it a comfortable outing in the end. EPA
    Upped his game in the second half after a low-key first 45 minutes against West Ham. Scored United's second goal, via the aid of a deflection, to calm United nerves and held his own to slot home to ma
  • Two excellent goals against his former Goodison employers. The Brazilian is one of the best in the division with his back to goal as well. Getty
    CF Richarlison (Tottenham Hotspur)
    Two excellent goals against his former Goodison employers. The Brazilian is one of the best in the division with his back to goal as well. Getty
    Two excellent goals against his former Goodison employers. The Brazilian is one of the best in the division with his back to goal as well. Getty
  • A superb turn of pace and skill to unlock the West Ham defence to break the deadlock at Old Trafford and showed excellent close control in tight situations. Getty
    LW Rasmus Hojlund (Manchester United)
    A superb turn of pace and skill to unlock the West Ham defence to break the deadlock at Old Trafford and showed excellent close control in tight situations. Getty
    A superb turn of pace and skill to unlock the West Ham defence to break the deadlock at Old Trafford and showed excellent close control in tight situations. Getty

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Foden, Cunha and Garnacho dazzle: Premier League team of the week

Matchweek 23 was the highest scoring in Premier League history with 45 goals

Steve Luckings
Steve Luckings

February 06, 2024

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Phil Foden's hat-trick in Manchester City's 3-1 win over Brentford on Monday made it the highest-scoring matchweek in Premier League history.

An incredible 45 goals were shared across the 10 games that made up Matchweek 23, beating the previous record by a single goal.

Foden's treble came at the expense of the heroics of Brentford goalkeeper Mark Flekken, who also grabbed an assist as City were forced to come from behind.

The win took Pep Guardiola's reigning champions to within two points of Premier League leaders Liverpool with a game in hand.

It followed a goal-packed Sunday where Wolves beat a miserable Chelsea 4-2 thanks to a Matheus Cunha hat-trick and Alejandro Garnacho's double lifted Manchester United to a 3-0 win over West Ham United. Arsenal kept their title hopes alive as they inflicted a 3-1 defeat on Liverpool while Nottingham Forest claimed a point against 10-man Bournemouth.

Saturday's action saw Everton and Tottenham share the spoils at Goodison Park. The Toffees had trailed to a Richarlison brace but were indebted to a 94th-minute equaliser from defender Jarrad Branthwaite.

Aston Villa recorded the biggest victory of the weekend, slicing open Sheffield United time and again in a 5-0 victory that leaves the Blades 10 points from safety.

Luton Town scored four goals for a second game in a row but also shipped four in a thrilling match against Newcastle United. Burnley did their relegation prospects few favours with a 2-2 home draw to Fulham while Brighton & Hove Albion ended a seven-game winless streak by dispatching Crystal Palace 4-1.

To see who makes our Premier League team of the week, scroll through the picture gallery at the top of the page.

Updated: February 06, 2024, 6:59 AM
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