• Goalkeeper: Ben Foster (West Bromwich Albion) – A brilliant save from Dwight Gayle was a reason why Albion’s revival under Darren Moore continued with victory at Newcastle United. Ian MacNicol / Getty Images
    Goalkeeper: Ben Foster (West Bromwich Albion) – A brilliant save from Dwight Gayle was a reason why Albion’s revival under Darren Moore continued with victory at Newcastle United. Ian MacNicol / Getty Images
  • Right-back: Joel Ward (Crystal Palace) – His goal-line clearance at 0-0 provided crucial as Palace went on to record their biggest Premier League win against Leicester City. Michael Regan / Getty Images
    Right-back: Joel Ward (Crystal Palace) – His goal-line clearance at 0-0 provided crucial as Palace went on to record their biggest Premier League win against Leicester City. Michael Regan / Getty Images
  • Centre-back: Cesar Azpilicueta (Chelsea) – Cesc Fabregas gave Chelsea the early lead at Swansea City but another Spaniard helped hold on to it. Azpilicueta was hugely reliable. Catherine Ivill / Getty Images
    Centre-back: Cesar Azpilicueta (Chelsea) – Cesc Fabregas gave Chelsea the early lead at Swansea City but another Spaniard helped hold on to it. Azpilicueta was hugely reliable. Catherine Ivill / Getty Images
  • Centre-back: Konstantinos Mavropanos (Arsenal) – The debutant provided Arsenal with a welcome surprise with his excellence at Old Trafford. Could have a big future.. Phil Noble / Reuters
    Centre-back: Konstantinos Mavropanos (Arsenal) – The debutant provided Arsenal with a welcome surprise with his excellence at Old Trafford. Could have a big future.. Phil Noble / Reuters
  • Left-back: Erik Pieters (Stoke City) – Few have handled Mohamed Salah better than the Dutchman, who stuck to his task and his man in a stalemate. Peter Powell / EPA
    Left-back: Erik Pieters (Stoke City) – Few have handled Mohamed Salah better than the Dutchman, who stuck to his task and his man in a stalemate. Peter Powell / EPA
  • Right midfield: Raheem Sterling (Manchester City) – His remarkable season continued as he helped set up three goals in City’s 4-1 victory at the London Stadium. Catherine Ivill / Getty Images
    Right midfield: Raheem Sterling (Manchester City) – His remarkable season continued as he helped set up three goals in City’s 4-1 victory at the London Stadium. Catherine Ivill / Getty Images
  • Centre midfield: Idrissa Gueye (Everton) – Scored a rare goal and produced a typically energetic display as Everton increased Huddersfield’s relegation worries. Ed Sykes / Reuters
    Centre midfield: Idrissa Gueye (Everton) – Scored a rare goal and produced a typically energetic display as Everton increased Huddersfield’s relegation worries. Ed Sykes / Reuters
  • Centre midfield: Fernandinho (Manchester City) – Often the unsung hero in the City midfield, the Brazilian got a reward with a rare goal, the 102nd of City’s season. John Sibley / Reuters
    Centre midfield: Fernandinho (Manchester City) – Often the unsung hero in the City midfield, the Brazilian got a reward with a rare goal, the 102nd of City’s season. John Sibley / Reuters
  • Left midfield: Dusan Tadic (Southampton) – The Serbian held his nerve and showed his quality with a brace to secure their first home league win since November. Mike Hewitt / Getty Images
    Left midfield: Dusan Tadic (Southampton) – The Serbian held his nerve and showed his quality with a brace to secure their first home league win since November. Mike Hewitt / Getty Images
  • Striker: Wilfried Zaha (Crystal Palace) – Ran Leicester ragged, scoring the first goal and setting up the second for James McArthur in a 5-0 thrashing to take them to 38 points. Tony O'Brien / Reuters
    Striker: Wilfried Zaha (Crystal Palace) – Ran Leicester ragged, scoring the first goal and setting up the second for James McArthur in a 5-0 thrashing to take them to 38 points. Tony O'Brien / Reuters
  • Striker: Marouane Fellaini (Manchester United) – Came off the bench to torment Arsenal with his aerial ability. Scored the goal to book a top-four finish in a dramatic finale. Shaun Botterill / Getty Images
    Striker: Marouane Fellaini (Manchester United) – Came off the bench to torment Arsenal with his aerial ability. Scored the goal to book a top-four finish in a dramatic finale. Shaun Botterill / Getty Images

Manchester City duo line up alongside Chelsea's Mr Reliable: Premier League team of the week


Richard Jolly
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As another Premier League weekend gets consigned to the history books, barring Tottenham Hotspur's Monday night clash with Watford, Richard Jolly picks his best XI from the latest round of fixtures.

This week's team features two Manchester City players for their part in the 4-1 thrashing of West Ham United, a pair of Crystal Palace players courtesy of the 5-0 rout over Leicester City, and a Chelsea defender who helped keep his side's top four hopes alive with the 1-0 win at Swansea City.

For the full XI, click through the images in the picture gallery above, or if using a mobile device, simply swipe.