Premier League team of the week, February 13, 2024
GK Andre Onana (Manchester United)
FORMATION (3-4-3): Palmed away a rasping John McGinn drive and showed courage to dive at the feet of Ollie Watkins. Looks to finally be establishing himself at Manchester United after a shaky start. Reuters
FORMATION (3-4-3): Palmed away a rasping John McGinn drive and showed courage to dive at the feet of Ollie Watkins. Looks to finally be establishing himself at Manchester United after a shaky start. R
CB Jan Paul van Hecke (Brighton & Hove Albion)
May have ended up on the losing side but eptiomised Brighton's high press by tackling Tottenham players in their own penalty area. Reuters
May have ended up on the losing side but eptiomised Brighton's high press by tackling Tottenham players in their own penalty area. Reuters
CB Harry Maguire (Manchester United)
Whatever Maguire's perceived failings no defender dominates aerially like the Manchester United defender. Connected with a corner to set up Rasmus Hojlun's opener and dominated Villa's set-pieces. AFP
Whatever Maguire's perceived failings no defender dominates aerially like the Manchester United defender. Connected with a corner to set up Rasmus Hojlun's opener and dominated Villa's set-pieces. AFP
CB Ethan Pinnock (Brentford)
Few teams leave Molineux with any reward these days but Pinnock was pivotal to Brentford's clean sheet as they ran out 2-0 winners against Wolves. Getty
Few teams leave Molineux with any reward these days but Pinnock was pivotal to Brentford's clean sheet as they ran out 2-0 winners against Wolves. Getty
CM Declan Rice (Arsenal)
Two assists and a worldie of a goal as Arsenal ran riot against his former club West Ham United. PA
Two assists and a worldie of a goal as Arsenal ran riot against his former club West Ham United. PA
CM Conor Gallagher (Chelsea)
His two goals against Crystal Palace - including a 94th-minute strike to put the Blues ahead - ensured Chelsea kept up their winning momentum. Getty
His two goals against Crystal Palace - including a 94th-minute strike to put the Blues ahead - ensured Chelsea kept up their winning momentum. Getty
CM Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle United)
Answered his critics with a two-goal salvo in a 3-2 win at Nottingham Forest. Getty
Answered his critics with a two-goal salvo in a 3-2 win at Nottingham Forest. Getty
CM Martin Odegaard (Arsenal)
The Norwegian schemer creates so many opportunities for teammates. Always probing and may be the best midfielder in the league. Getty
The Norwegian schemer creates so many opportunities for teammates. Always probing and may be the best midfielder in the league. Getty
LF Diogo Jota (Liverpool)
Liverpool's main attacking threat against Burnley and showed he is one of the best finishers around with a well-taken header. AP
Liverpool's main attacking threat against Burnley and showed he is one of the best finishers around with a well-taken header. AP
RF Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
Two goals including converting a penalty he won capped a terrific individual display in the 6-0 win at West Ham. PA
Two goals including converting a penalty he won capped a terrific individual display in the 6-0 win at West Ham. PA
CF Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
A typical Haaland display in that he was barely noticed until the time came to take his chances, which he did with aplomb as City sealed a 2-0 win against Everton. Getty
A typical Haaland display in that he was barely noticed until the time came to take his chances, which he did with aplomb as City sealed a 2-0 win against Everton. Getty