• Goalkeeper: Sam Johnstone (West Bromwich Albion) – A second successive superb display by the goalkeeper, whose heroics helped West Brom get a belated first win of the season. Getty Images
    Goalkeeper: Sam Johnstone (West Bromwich Albion) – A second successive superb display by the goalkeeper, whose heroics helped West Brom get a belated first win of the season. Getty Images
  • Right-back: Luke Ayling (Leeds United) – Acquitted himself well against Richarlison and produced a marauding performance going forward as Leeds won at Goodison Park. Reuters
    Right-back: Luke Ayling (Leeds United) – Acquitted himself well against Richarlison and produced a marauding performance going forward as Leeds won at Goodison Park. Reuters
  • Centre-back: Joe Rodon (Tottenham) – A hugely impressive first Premier League start as Tottenham frustrated Chelsea in a stalemate at Stamford Bridge. PA
    Centre-back: Joe Rodon (Tottenham) – A hugely impressive first Premier League start as Tottenham frustrated Chelsea in a stalemate at Stamford Bridge. PA
  • Centre-back: Angelo Ogbonna (West Ham) – Got the early opener as West Ham rode their luck to beat Aston Villa and record a third straight win to go fifth. AP
    Centre-back: Angelo Ogbonna (West Ham) – Got the early opener as West Ham rode their luck to beat Aston Villa and record a third straight win to go fifth. AP
  • Left-back: Jamal Lewis (Newcastle) – Part of a defence that kept Crystal Palace quiet before Callum Wilson and Joelinton’s late goals secured an away win. Getty Images
    Left-back: Jamal Lewis (Newcastle) – Part of a defence that kept Crystal Palace quiet before Callum Wilson and Joelinton’s late goals secured an away win. Getty Images
  • Right midfield: Riyad Mahrez (Manchester City) – After two months without a City goal, the Algerian got his first hat-trick for the club. A header was his favourite of a classy trio. EPA
    Right midfield: Riyad Mahrez (Manchester City) – After two months without a City goal, the Algerian got his first hat-trick for the club. A header was his favourite of a classy trio. EPA
  • Centre midfield: Kevin de Bruyne (Manchester City) – A wonderful performance as he opened up Burnley with ease. A lovely cross for Benjamin Mendy’s first City goal was a highlight. Getty Images
    Centre midfield: Kevin de Bruyne (Manchester City) – A wonderful performance as he opened up Burnley with ease. A lovely cross for Benjamin Mendy’s first City goal was a highlight. Getty Images
  • Centre midfield: Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) – Got the goal to launch a superb comeback as Manchester United came from 2-0 down to beat Southampton. Reuters
    Centre midfield: Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) – Got the goal to launch a superb comeback as Manchester United came from 2-0 down to beat Southampton. Reuters
  • Left midfield: Pedro Neto (Wolves) – Pounced for the opener before his shot led to Daniel Podence’s winner as Wolves won a Premier League game away at Arsenal for the first time. Reuters
    Left midfield: Pedro Neto (Wolves) – Pounced for the opener before his shot led to Daniel Podence’s winner as Wolves won a Premier League game away at Arsenal for the first time. Reuters
  • Centre forward: Edinson Cavani (Manchester United) – Provided a masterclass in movement and predatory finishing in a catalytic cameo to turn defeat into victory at St Mary’s. Reuters
    Centre forward: Edinson Cavani (Manchester United) – Provided a masterclass in movement and predatory finishing in a catalytic cameo to turn defeat into victory at St Mary’s. Reuters
  • Centre forward: Ademola Lookman (Fulham) – Got redemption for his horrific penalty miss against West Ham with a well-taken goal and a fine display in the shock win at Leicester. AP Photo
    Centre forward: Ademola Lookman (Fulham) – Got redemption for his horrific penalty miss against West Ham with a well-taken goal and a fine display in the shock win at Leicester. AP Photo

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Manchester United's comeback kings and Tottenham's impressive debutant selected: Premier League team of the week

Round 10 of the Premier League saw the top four all fail to win but some bottom sides collect precious victories

Richard Jolly
Richard Jolly
Greater Manchester, England

December 01, 2020

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The 10th round of the 2020/21 Premier League season was completed this past weekend and despite the top four all dropping points, there was no movement in their positions.

Newcastle United got the weekend underway on Friday night with a 2-0 win at Crystal Palace thanks to a couple of late goals.

In Saturday's early game, Brighton & Hove Albion snatched a late draw against champions Liverpool after the latest episode of VAR controversy, before Manchester City rediscovered their goalscoring prowess to put five past struggling Burnley.

The day's final game saw Everton's alarming slump continue after Leeds United claimed a 1-0 win at Goodison Park.

Sunday began with promoted West Brom earning their first win of the season against a Sheffield United side who have picked up just one point so far this campaign. That game was followed by the thriller of the round as Manchester United fought back from 2-0 down to beat Southampton 3-2 at St Mary's Stadium.

League leaders Tottenham then held Chelsea to a goalless draw at Stamford Bridge, before Arsenal slipped to their fifth defeat of the season after Wolves claimed a 2-1 win.

In Sunday's late game, Fulham climbed out of the relegation zone with a surprise 2-1 win at fourth-placed Leicester City, and on Monday night West Ham made it three wins in a row by beating Aston Villa 2-1 after some more VAR intervention.

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.

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