English football columnist Richard Jolly names his Best XI in the Premier League for the September 27-28 weekend.
Goalkeeper: Hugo Lloris (Tottenham). Made arguably the save of the weekend, to deny Arsenal’s Per Mertesacker, and reinforced his reputation as one of the division’s best goalkeepers.
Right-back: Rafael da Silva (Manchester United). Surged forward to great effect and set up Wayne Rooney’s opening goal in United’s 2-1 win over West Ham.
Centre-back: Younes Kaboul (Tottenham). A surprise choice as Spurs skipper, Kaboul indicated why Mauricio Pochettino has such faith in him with a defiant display in the North London derby.
Centre-back: Phil Jagielka (Everton). Scored one of the great Merseyside derby goals to rescue a point for his side with his 25-yard, injury-time screamer.
Left-back: Ryan Bertrand (Southampton). Continued his encouraging start to life on the south coast with his first goal in the 2-1 victory over QPR.
Right midfield: Willian (Chelsea). Overshadowed by new signings so far this season, the Brazilian was an energetic and hugely influential scorer against Aston Villa.
Centre midfield: Graham Dorrans (West Brom). Scored one goal and played a part in two more in a high-class performance as Albion routed Burnley 4-0.
Centre midfield: Mile Jedinak (Crystal Palace). The captain always leads by example and scored for a second successive week as Palace recorded back-to-back wins.
Left midfield: David Silva (Manchester City). Provided some delightful touches as Manchester City scored four at Hull. A wonderful player.
Centre forward: Graziano Pelle (Southampton). Like Jagielka, produced a goal-of-the-season candidate with a brilliant overhead kick. Proving a fine signing.
Centre forward: Edin Dzeko (Manchester City). Ended his wait for a first league goal of the season by scoring twice at the KC Stadium.
