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Liverpool’s driving influence and Crystal Palace pair – EPL team of the week


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Following another round of Premier League fixtures, Richard Jolly selects his team of the week.

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Goalkeeper: Adrian (West Ham)

Made a brilliant point-blank save to deny West Bromwich Albion’s Salomon Rondon a winner at Upton Park on Sunday

Right-back: Adam Smith (Bournemouth)

The substitute started Bournemouth’s remarkable fightback against Everton with a spectacular long-range strike – his first goal for almost three years.

Centre-back: Toby Alderweireld (Tottenham)

The in-form Belgian produced a man-of-the-match display as Tottenham subdued Chelsea in an uneventful London derby.

Centre-back: Sebastian Coates (Sunderland)

Two clean sheets and two wins in a week for Sunderland with Coates again providing solidity in their new-look back three.

Left-back: Christian Fuchs (Leicester)

The Austrian supplied the inch-perfect pass for Jamie Vardy as he scored for a record 11th consecutive Premier League game.

Right midfield: Kevin de Bruyne (Manchester City)

After a quieter spell, the Belgian was back to his best with a goal and an assist in the 3-1 victory over Southampton.

Centre midfield: James McArthur (Crystal Palace)

The Scot scored a rare brace as Palace struck five times in a game for the first time in the Premier League.

Centre midfield: James Milner (Liverpool)

The captain held his nerve to convert a penalty and give Jurgen Klopp his first home league win as Swansea were beaten.

Left midfield: Junior Stanislas (Bournemouth)

The winger scored two dramatic late equalisers as Bournemouth illustrated their spirit by drawing 3-3 with Everton.

Striker: Troy Deeney (Watford)

The Birmingham fan savoured scoring what proved the decisive goal against Aston Villa as Watford secured a notable triumph.

Striker: Yannick Bolasie (Crystal Palace)

The Congolese ran riot in a central role, scoring twice in Palace’s 5-1 thrashing of Newcastle. They could not handle him.