• Goalkeeper: Adrian (Liverpool) – Made a fine save from Chris Wood as he kept his first clean sheet in a Liverpool shirt during the 3-0 victory over Burnley. Getty Images
    Goalkeeper: Adrian (Liverpool) – Made a fine save from Chris Wood as he kept his first clean sheet in a Liverpool shirt during the 3-0 victory over Burnley. Getty Images
  • Right-back: Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool) – The opener against Burnley was taken from him and given as an own goal but Alexander-Arnold had an influence in both defence and attack. AFP
    Right-back: Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool) – The opener against Burnley was taken from him and given as an own goal but Alexander-Arnold had an influence in both defence and attack. AFP
  • Centre-back: Jannik Vestergaard (Southampton) – Not merely for his equaliser, either. The giant Dane defended well as Southampton secured a point against Manchester United. Getty Images
    Centre-back: Jannik Vestergaard (Southampton) – Not merely for his equaliser, either. The giant Dane defended well as Southampton secured a point against Manchester United. Getty Images
  • Centre-back: Gary Cahill (Crystal Palace) – Aston Villa were controversially denied a late equaliser but Cahill and Palace had been impressive in limiting them to few chances. Getty Images
    Centre-back: Gary Cahill (Crystal Palace) – Aston Villa were controversially denied a late equaliser but Cahill and Palace had been impressive in limiting them to few chances. Getty Images
  • Left-back: Arthur Masuaku (West Ham United) – Put in a terrific cross for Sebastien Haller’s opener and part of the first defence to stop Norwich from scoring in the Premier League. Reuters
    Left-back: Arthur Masuaku (West Ham United) – Put in a terrific cross for Sebastien Haller’s opener and part of the first defence to stop Norwich from scoring in the Premier League. Reuters
  • Right midfield: Richarlison (Everton) – Opened and closed the scoring with a brace against Wolves to earn Everton their sixth successive win at Goodison Park. Reuters
    Right midfield: Richarlison (Everton) – Opened and closed the scoring with a brace against Wolves to earn Everton their sixth successive win at Goodison Park. Reuters
  • Centre midfield: Kevin de Bruyne (Manchester City) – A goal and an assist in an outstanding first-half display as City beat Brighton 4-0 at the Etihad Stadium. AFP
    Centre midfield: Kevin de Bruyne (Manchester City) – A goal and an assist in an outstanding first-half display as City beat Brighton 4-0 at the Etihad Stadium. AFP
  • Centre midfield: Matteo Guendouzi (Arsenal) – Provided a delightful chipped cross for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s equaliser in an eventful North London derby. AFP
    Centre midfield: Matteo Guendouzi (Arsenal) – Provided a delightful chipped cross for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s equaliser in an eventful North London derby. AFP
  • Left midfield: David Silva (Manchester City) – Two more assists for City’s captain, who combined terrifically well with Oleksandr Zinchenko as they acted as supplier. Getty Images
    Left midfield: David Silva (Manchester City) – Two more assists for City’s captain, who combined terrifically well with Oleksandr Zinchenko as they acted as supplier. Getty Images
  • Striker: Tammy Abraham (Chelsea) – Another week, another brace. Abraham’s well-taken double ought to have got Chelsea a win against Sheffield United – but they conceded twice. AFP
    Striker: Tammy Abraham (Chelsea) – Another week, another brace. Abraham’s well-taken double ought to have got Chelsea a win against Sheffield United – but they conceded twice. AFP
  • Striker: Jamie Vardy (Leicester City) – His first goal against Bournemouth was brilliant. His second shows he continues to torment Premier League defences. Reuters
    Striker: Jamie Vardy (Leicester City) – His first goal against Bournemouth was brilliant. His second shows he continues to torment Premier League defences. Reuters

Chelsea striker joins Liverpool and Manchester City stars: Premier League team of the week


Richard Jolly
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The fourth round of the 2019/20 Premier League season is in the books and there were a number of star performances over the weekend.

The round began with a 1-1 draw at St Mary's Stadium between Southampton and Manchester United on Saturday afternoon, before six fixtures at the regular Saturday kick-off time.

Chelsea were held to a 2-2 draw at home by Sheffield United, Crystal Palace defeated Aston Villa 1-0, while Leicester City beat Bournemouth 3-1.

Champions Manchester City outclassed Brighton & Hove Albion with a 4-0 victory, Newcastle United and Watford shared a 1-1 draw, and West Ham United beat Norwich City 2-0.

In the late Saturday game, Liverpool maintained their winning start with a 3-0 victory at Burnley.

On Sunday, Everton edged Wolves 3-2 at Goodison Park, before Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur played out a 2-2 draw in the North London derby.

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