Manchester United pair and Chelsea 'predator' selected: FA Cup team of the week

Fourth round was devoid of giant killings but provided plenty of fine individual performances

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  Goalkeeper: John Ruddy (Wolves) – Non-league Chorley had five times as many shots on target than Wolves but Ruddy’s saves helped prevent a shock on Friday night. AP Photo

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  Right-back: Kyle Walker-Peters (Southampton) – The former Spurs man wasn’t credited with the winner against Arsenal, though it came from his shot, but both attacked and defended well. AFP

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  Centre-back: Chris Basham (Sheffield United) – The overlapping centre-back got so far forward he was in the six-yard box to score against Plymouth and get his first goal of the season. Reuters

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  Centre-back: Ben Tozer (Cheltenham) – His feared long throw led to Alfie May’s opener against Manchester City while the defiant captain also made a sensational clearance on his own line. Getty Images

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  Left-back: Callum Styles (Barnsley) – The hero at both ends with a winner and a brilliant goal-line clearance as Barnsley beat Championship leaders Norwich to set up a tie with Chelsea. PA

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  Right midfield: James Rodriguez (Everton) – Provided high-class passing and terrific set-pieces in the 3-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday, setting up two goals from corners. Getty Images

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  Centre midfield: Tanguy Ndombele (Tottenham) – Came off the bench to have a catalytic effect at Wycombe, with two brilliantly-taken goals to display how talented he is. Reuters

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  Centre midfield: Paul Pogba (Manchester United) – Capped his renaissance with a man-of-the-match display as United won the weekend’s marquee game against Liverpool. Getty Images

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  Left midfield: Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) – Took his goal against Liverpool well and set up Mason Greenwood’s strike with an even better pass. Another terrific display. EPA

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  Centre forward: Andriy Yarmolenko (West Ham) – Came in and stood out against Doncaster, helping to set up Pablo Fornals’ early goal and scoring the Hammers’ second with a fine finish. AFP

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  Centre forward: Tammy Abraham (Chelsea) – It was not enough to save Frank Lampard’s job but Abraham’s predatory hat-trick defeated Luton and made him Chelsea’s top scorer. Getty Images

The FA Cup fourth round was the centre of attention this weekend as clubs across the country – and up and down with English football ladder – aimed to keep alive their campaigns in the game's oldest competition.

Giant killings were in short supply as all Premier League clubs facing opposition from the lower leagues progressed to the fifth round, although Wolves can count themselves lucky after scraping past non-league Chorley.

Meanwhile, holders Arsenal were eliminated by Southampton and Premier League champions Liverpool saw their journey ended by current leaders, and arch rivals, Manchester United.

Reflecting on the FA Cup fourth round, 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.