• 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
    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
  • Right-back: James Justin (Leicester) – Another outstanding performance at both ends of the pitch from the ever more impressive Justin as Leicester got a fine away win at Spurs. EPA
    Right-back: James Justin (Leicester) – Another outstanding performance at both ends of the pitch from the ever more impressive Justin as Leicester got a fine away win at Spurs. EPA
  • Centre-back: Michael Keane (Everton) – In the best form of his Everton career, the England international was defiant and terrific in Saturday’s 2-1 win over Arsenal. EPA
    Centre-back: Michael Keane (Everton) – In the best form of his Everton career, the England international was defiant and terrific in Saturday’s 2-1 win over Arsenal. EPA
  • Centre-back: John Stones (Manchester City) – A rejuvenated figure, he has taken Aymeric Laporte’s place in the City defence and excelled in a 1-0 win at Southampton. AFP
    Centre-back: John Stones (Manchester City) – A rejuvenated figure, he has taken Aymeric Laporte’s place in the City defence and excelled in a 1-0 win at Southampton. AFP
  • Left-back: Andrew Robertson (Liverpool) – Surged forward to great effect and set up one of Roberto Firmino’s brace in the 7-0 thrashing of Crystal Palace. EPA
    Left-back: Andrew Robertson (Liverpool) – Surged forward to great effect and set up one of Roberto Firmino’s brace in the 7-0 thrashing of Crystal Palace. EPA
  • Right midfield: Bertrand Traore (Aston Villa) – A catalyst in a derby win. The summer signing set up the opening goal and scored the third as West Brom were beaten. Reuters
    Right midfield: Bertrand Traore (Aston Villa) – A catalyst in a derby win. The summer signing set up the opening goal and scored the third as West Brom were beaten. Reuters
  • Centre midfield: Scott McTominay (Manchester United) – Scored the quickest double in Premier League history with a three-minute brace to start a dominant display against Leeds. AFP
    Centre midfield: Scott McTominay (Manchester United) – Scored the quickest double in Premier League history with a three-minute brace to start a dominant display against Leeds. AFP
  • Centre midfield: Ashley Westwood (Burnley) – Got the better of Ruben Neves and Joao Moutinho as Burnley impressed to exit the relegation zone by beating Wolves. AFP
    Centre midfield: Ashley Westwood (Burnley) – Got the better of Ruben Neves and Joao Moutinho as Burnley impressed to exit the relegation zone by beating Wolves. AFP
  • Left midfield: Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) – Two goals, including a terrific first, an assist and a key role in dragging Kalvin Phillips out of position in the rout of Leeds. EPA
    Left midfield: Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) – Two goals, including a terrific first, an assist and a key role in dragging Kalvin Phillips out of position in the rout of Leeds. EPA
  • Centre forward: Tammy Abraham (Chelsea) – Made his point on his return to the side with two late and predatory goals to clinch a derby win over West Ham on Monday. EPA
    Centre forward: Tammy Abraham (Chelsea) – Made his point on his return to the side with two late and predatory goals to clinch a derby win over West Ham on Monday. EPA
  • Centre forward: Roberto Firmino (Liverpool) – Irrepressible in the 7-0 demolition of Crystal Palace, scoring two well-taken goals in Liverpool’s biggest away league win. EPA
    Centre forward: Roberto Firmino (Liverpool) – Irrepressible in the 7-0 demolition of Crystal Palace, scoring two well-taken goals in Liverpool’s biggest away league win. EPA

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


Richard Jolly
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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.

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.