English football columnist Richard Jolly names his Best XI in the Premier League for the September 16-18 weekend, including a pair of Liverpool standouts and Watford stoppers.
Goalkeeper
Heurelho Gomes, Watford
A brilliant save from Zlatan Ibrahimovic kept Watford level before they went on to record a famous win over Manchester United.
Right back
Seamus Coleman, Everton
A terrific solo goal was a highlight of Everton’s 3-1 victory over Middlesbrough and a reminder of the Irishman’s attacking verve.
Centre back
Miguel Britos, Watford
A tower of strength at the back, he also won the ball in the build-up to Etienne Capoue’s opening goal against Manchester United.
Centre back
Scott Dann, Crystal Palace
Showed his threat at set pieces by scoring in a third successive home game as Palace ran riot against a sorry Stoke side.
Left back
James Milner, Liverpool
Showed his versatility and resourcefulness as the stand-in left back and impressed in his new role at Stamford Bridge.
Right midfield
Theo Walcott, Arsenal
Scored one goal, the 100th of his career, and played a part in two more as Arsenal were emphatic winners at Hull.
Centre midfield
Jordan Henderson, Liverpool
A brilliant long-range strike, plus a determined display in the defensive-midfield berth, made the captain key in victory at Chelsea.
Centre midfield
Kevin de Bruyne, Manchester City
Pep Guardiola suggested only Lionel Messi is playing better than the Belgian, who was sublime against Bournemouth.
Left midfield
Son Heung-Min, Tottenham
A rejuvenated figure, the South Korean tormented the unfortunate Sunderland rightback Jason Denayer at White Hart Lane on Sunday.
Striker
Nacer Chadli, West Brom
The Belgian showed why West Brom paid a club-record fee for him with two goals and an assist in the rout of West Ham.
Striker
Islam Slimani, Leicester
Another club-record buy, another double. Slimani opened his Leicester account with two goals in the 3-0 win over Burnley.
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