English football columnist Richard Jolly names his Best XI in the Premier League for the February 5-6 weekend, featuring Manchester United keeper David de Gea and Leicester City pair Riyad Mahrez and Jamie Vardy.
Goalkeeper: David de Gea (Manchester United)
In a match where both keepers made superb saves, the Spaniard made brilliant stops to deny Branislav Ivanovic and Diego Costa.
Right-back: Kieran Trippier (Tottenham Hotspur)
Produced a dynamic attacking play and got into the six-yard box to score his first Tottenham goal and defeat Watford.
Centre-back: Robert Huth (Leicester City)
Shaped the title race with two goals and a display of defensive defiance as Leicester stormed the Etihad Stadium.
Centre-back: Joleon Lescott (Aston Villa)
Set up that rarest of things, an Aston Villa win, by breaking the deadlock against relegation rivals Norwich City.
Left-back: Maya Yoshida (Southampton)
Helped Southampton keep a fifth consecutive league clean sheet and scored the winner against West Ham.
Right midfield: Riyad Mahrez (Leicester City)
Made Martin Demichelis look foolish as he scored a wonderful solo goal against Manchester City, to add to his assist.
Centre midfield: Jonjo Shelvey (Newcastle United)
Played the defence-splitting pass for Aleksandar Mitrovic’s winner against West Brom as Newcastle moved out of the bottom three.
Centre midfield: Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal)
Played a part in both goals and was the best player on the pitch as Arsenal ended their wait for a win at Bournemouth.
Left midfield: Tom Cleverley (Everton)
Won a penalty and took the corner for Seamus Coleman’s goal in Everton’s emphatic victory over Stoke.
Striker: Jamie Vardy (Leicester City)
Didn’t score but ran Manchester City ragged with a brilliant display of incessant energy and considerable skill.
Striker: Diego Costa (Chelsea)
Finally faced Manchester United for the first time and denied them victory with an injury-time leveller at Stamford Bridge.
