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Picking a goalkeeper was not the easiest task in a goal-packed round of Premier League matches, but there were plenty of strikers to choose from. Click or swipe through for Richard Jolly’s Best XI from the weekend that was.
Goalkeeper
Fraser Forster, Southampton
Didn’t have much to do, admittedly, but was a rare keeper to keep a clean sheet in a weekend packed full of goals.
Right-back
Hector Bellerin, Arsenal
Showed Arsenal what they had been missing on his return from injury, setting up Theo Walcott’s equaliser against Stoke in a dynamic display.
Centre-back
Phil Jones, Manchester United
A rock at the back as United kept Tottenham quiet, illustrating how and why he has become a favourite of Jose Mourinho.
Centre-back
Gary Cahill, Chelsea
Helped the league leaders and clean sheet specialists from recording a seventh shutout in nine league games to secure yet another win.
Left-back
Christian Fuchs, Leicester
The Austrian’s incisive pass led to Jamie Vardy’s second, and Leicester’s third, goal in the surprise rout of Manchester City.
Right midfield
Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Manchester United
A high-class winner from a high-class player. United fans must wonder why it took Jose Mourinho so long to pick him.
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Centre midfield
Jeff Hendrick, Burnley
Scored perhaps the goal of the weekend, with a stunning long-range effort against Bournemouth capping a terrific individual display.
Centre midfield
Gylfi Sigurdsson, Swansea
Bob Bradley’s best player showed his catalytic qualities again, converting a penalty and cleverly setting up Fernando Llorente’s first goal.
Left midfield
Wilfried Zaha, Crystal Palace
Besides an unstoppable strike, the winger won a penalty and created Fraizer Campbell’s late equaliser in the thriller at Hull.
Striker
Stefano Okaka, Watford
The summer signing from Anderlecht made his mark with a fine brace against Everton, a backheeled flick and a well-judged header.
Striker
Jamie Vardy, Leicester
Ended a 16-game goal drought in style with a first hat-trick in the Football League. His third goal was a brilliant finish from an acute angle.
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