Manchester United and Liverpool double up: Premier League team of the week

Round 13 of the Premier League throws up away win for Leicester and Manchester City

Goalkeeper: Kasper Schmeichel (Leicester) – A brilliant save from Son Heung-min ensured there was no fightback from Tottenham as the Dane kept a clean sheet. Reuters

Richard Jolly

Dec 22, 2020

Hours after Liverpool thrashed Crystal Palace on the road, Manchester United finally hit the ground running at home, running out 6-2 winners over Leeds United.

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A 10 for Scott McTominay: Manchester United v Leeds United ratings

Robert Firmino led the charge for Liverpool at Palace, scoring twice in a 7-0 win that ensures the Reds will be top of the Premier League at Christmas.

At Old Trafford, Scott McTominay scored the fastest brace in league history as United went goal crazy against Leeds.

Another player to net a double was Tammy Abraham, who put the finishing touches on Chelsea's 3-0 win over West Ham United on Monday.

Reflecting on the latest round of Premier League 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.