Arsenal resurgence continues, Manchester City and United on song: Premier League team of the weekend

Round 15 throws another spanner in the works for reigning champions Liverpool

Goalkeeper: Darren Randolph (West Ham) – Came in for the injured Lukasz Fabianski and excelled to keep a clean sheet as David Moyes won on his return to Everton. Getty

Right-back: Kyle Walker-Peters (Southampton) – Kept Sadio Mane unusually quiet as Southampton defended brilliantly to register a first win over Liverpool in Ralph Hasenhuttl’s reign. Getty

Centre-back: Eric Bailly (Manchester United) – A superb injury-time block against Aston Villa ensured Manchester United held on for victory and capped his return to form and favour. AFP

Centre-back: Jan Bednarek (Southampton) – A rock at the back as Southampton withstood plenty of pressure from Liverpool but limited them to one shot on target. AP

Left-back: Kieran Tierney (Arsenal) – Scored a stunning solo goal to set Arsenal on their way to a 4-0 win at West Brom and earned rave reviews for wearing a short-sleeved shirt in the snow. Reuters

Right midfield: Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) – Arsenal’s player of the season scored perhaps their goal of the season with a terrific team move. Saka’s was another brilliant individual display. Reuters

Centre midfield: Youri Tielemans (Leicester City) – Extended Leicester’s outstanding away record with a high-class goal and an outstanding performance at Newcastle. Reuters

Centre midfield: Ilkay Gundogan (Manchester City) – The outstanding player on the pitch in City’s best performance of the season. Deserved his opening goal at Chelsea. Getty

Left midfield: Son Heung-min (Tottenham) – His magnificent double act with Harry Kane continued when the South Korean finished beautifully from the Englishman’s cross against Leeds. Getty

Centre forward: Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) – Another game, another goal and another catalytic performance as Fernandes’ penalty saw off Aston Villa. EPA

Centre forward: Kevin de Bruyne (Manchester City) – Stood in as a striker and eluded Chelsea while displaying his quality, creating a goal and setting up another. PA

Liverpool made it three games without a win this weekend after falling to a narrow defeat at Southampton.

That loss at St Mary's, following hot on the heels of frustrating draws against West Bromwich Albion and Newcastle, has meant that Manchester United have drawn level on points with Jurgen Klopp's men at the top of the Premier League.

United, meanwhile, were made work for their three points as they saw off Aston Villa 2-1 at Old Trafford.

The pressure grows on Chelsea manager Frank Lampard after their comprehensive 3-1 defeat against Manchester City. Pep Guardiola's side face-off against rivals United in the League Cup semi-final on Wednesday.

Resurgent Arsenal have now won three on-the-spin after thrashing struggling West Brom 4-0 at the Hawthorns.

Reflecting on the latest round of Premier League games, Richard Jolly has selected his team of the weekend in the photo gallery above. To move on to the next photo, click on the arrows or if using a mobile device, simply swipe.