• Goalkeeper: Sam Johnstone (West Bromwich Albion) – Unlucky his penalty save from Bruno Fernandes was chalked off but made a brilliant stop from Marcus Rashford on his return to Old Trafford. PA
    Goalkeeper: Sam Johnstone (West Bromwich Albion) – Unlucky his penalty save from Bruno Fernandes was chalked off but made a brilliant stop from Marcus Rashford on his return to Old Trafford. PA
  • Right-back: James Milner (Liverpool) – The valiant veteran defended well as Trent Alexander-Arnold’s deputy in one of his less favourite positions and set up Roberto Firmino’s goal. Getty Images
    Right-back: James Milner (Liverpool) – The valiant veteran defended well as Trent Alexander-Arnold’s deputy in one of his less favourite positions and set up Roberto Firmino’s goal. Getty Images
  • Centre-back: Angelo Ogbonna (West Ham) – Helped shut Sheffield United out as West Ham earned a second successive win to cap a fine start to the season. Reuters
    Centre-back: Angelo Ogbonna (West Ham) – Helped shut Sheffield United out as West Ham earned a second successive win to cap a fine start to the season. Reuters
  • Centre-back: Eric Dier (Tottenham) – Produced his best performance of the season to snuff out Manchester City as Jose Mourinho got back-to-back wins over Pep Guardiola. AP
    Centre-back: Eric Dier (Tottenham) – Produced his best performance of the season to snuff out Manchester City as Jose Mourinho got back-to-back wins over Pep Guardiola. AP
  • Left-back: Andrew Robertson (Liverpool) – A glorious cross for Diogo Jota’s goal and a marauding display from the one fit member of Liverpool’s first-choice back four. AFP
    Left-back: Andrew Robertson (Liverpool) – A glorious cross for Diogo Jota’s goal and a marauding display from the one fit member of Liverpool’s first-choice back four. AFP
  • Right midfield: Raphinha (Leeds United) – The recent signing from Rennes almost marked an encouraging first start with a winner against Arsenal as he hit the post. AFP
    Right midfield: Raphinha (Leeds United) – The recent signing from Rennes almost marked an encouraging first start with a winner against Arsenal as he hit the post. AFP
  • Centre midfield: Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg (Tottenham) – Brought the bite Jose Mourinho likes in midfield as the Dane excelled in the victory over Manchester City. EPA
    Centre midfield: Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg (Tottenham) – Brought the bite Jose Mourinho likes in midfield as the Dane excelled in the victory over Manchester City. EPA
  • Centre midfield: N’Golo Kante (Chelsea) – The Frenchman ran more than 11 kilometres to dominate the midfield at St James’ Park as victory sent Chelsea top, albeit briefly. Getty Images
    Centre midfield: N’Golo Kante (Chelsea) – The Frenchman ran more than 11 kilometres to dominate the midfield at St James’ Park as victory sent Chelsea top, albeit briefly. Getty Images
  • Left midfield: Solly March (Brighton) – A brilliant finish earned Brighton just their second win of the season, even if he was fortunate not to concede a penalty against Aston Villa. AP
    Left midfield: Solly March (Brighton) – A brilliant finish earned Brighton just their second win of the season, even if he was fortunate not to concede a penalty against Aston Villa. AP
  • Centre forward: Harry Kane (Tottenham) – Proof a striker does not need to score to be man of the match. An outstanding display against City, including some brilliant passing. EPA
    Centre forward: Harry Kane (Tottenham) – Proof a striker does not need to score to be man of the match. An outstanding display against City, including some brilliant passing. EPA
  • Centre forward: Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Everton) – The Premier League’s top scorer added another brace as Everton returned to winning ways in an eventful game at Fulham. EPA
    Centre forward: Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Everton) – The Premier League’s top scorer added another brace as Everton returned to winning ways in an eventful game at Fulham. EPA

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Chelsea's dominant midfielder and Liverpool's valiant veteran picked alongside Tottenham trio: Premier League team of the week

A 2-0 win over Manchester City has earned three Spurs players places in this week's best XI

Richard Jolly
Richard Jolly
Greater Manchester, England

November 23, 2020

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The latest Premier League weekend saw a number of impressive individual performances, none more so than at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium where the hosts defeated Manchester City 2-0 on Saturday evening.

That match came after two other fixtures on Saturday, with Chelsea strolling to a 2-0 win at Newcastle United and Brighton & Hove Alibion claiming three precious points at Aston Villa.

Sunday started with Manchester United edging past West Bromwich Albion thanks to what has become a customary Bruno Fernandes penalty. Everton then got back to winning ways with a 3-2 victory at Fulham, before West Ham United consigned bottom club Sheffield United to another defeat.

Arsenal, reduced to 10 men for most of the second half, then somehow managed to escape Elland Road with a point after Leeds United hit the woodwork three times.

Sunday concluded with injury-hit Liverpool brushing aside Leicester City 3-0 as the champions made it a record 64 home matches unbeaten.

There are still two matches of the round left to play as Burnley host Crystal Palace on Monday night and Southampton travel to Wolves on Tuesday.

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

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