Arsenal’s elusive striker, Chelsea’s resurgent star and Liverpool’s class act all included: PL team of the week

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Following another weekend of Premier League action, Richard Jolly selects his best XI. Click the arrows in the bottom corner to move onto the next image, or if using a mobile device, simply swipe.

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Goalkeeper: Tom Heaton (Burnley)

A Peter Schmeichel-style star-jump save was the highlight of a remarkable display to stop his old club Manchester United from scoring.

Right-back: Antonio Barragan (Middlesbrough)

The Spaniard’s solidity kept Bournemouth to few chances and provided the platform for Middlesbrough to record a first home win.

Centre-back: Cesar Azpilicueta (Chelsea)

His conversion into a centre-back looks a success as Chelsea kept a fourth straight clean sheet and Southampton had only one shot on target.

Centre-back: Joel Matip (Liverpool)

The free transfer looks one of the signings of the season. The Liverpool man scored a goal and was dominant at the back at Crystal Palace.

Left-back: Kieran Gibbs (Arsenal)

Granted a rare start, he set up one goal and struck the post during Arsenal’s three-goal salvo to ensure an emphatic victory over Sunderland.

Right midfield: Eden Hazard (Chelsea)

Already scored more league goals than he did last season and a high-class effort set Chelsea on their way to a win at Southampton.

Centre midfield: Ilkay Gundogan (Manchester City)

A late double clinched Manchester City’s victory over West Bromwich Albion and illustrated that the German is proving himself a class act.

Centre midfield: Ross Barkley (Everton)

Capped his return to form with a low volley to see off Everton at Goodison Park. After a troubled spell, Barkley is back.

Left midfield: Philippe Coutinho (Liverpool)

Others got the four goals but Coutinho was the real class act in Liverpool’s 4-2 demolition of Palace. He has stepped up a level.

Striker: Sergio Aguero (Manchester City)

Brought his personal drought to an end in suitable style to end City’s six-game winless run and book himself a start against Barcelona.

Striker: Alexis Sanchez (Arsenal)

Not just for his two goals. His movement was so elusive that sorry Sunderland could not track the Chilean as Arsenal won 4-1.