• Goalkeeper: Joe Hart (West Ham) – Chelsea had 22 shots but, with Hart in defiant mood, they only scored from two as West Ham held on for an unlikely point at Stamford Bridge. Catherine Ivill / Getty Images
    Goalkeeper: Joe Hart (West Ham) – Chelsea had 22 shots but, with Hart in defiant mood, they only scored from two as West Ham held on for an unlikely point at Stamford Bridge. Catherine Ivill / Getty Images
  • Right-back: Cedric Soares (Southampton) – The Portuguese was a real threat going forward against Arsenal as he set up two goals in a dynamic display featuring fine crossing. Tony O'Brien / Reuters
    Right-back: Cedric Soares (Southampton) – The Portuguese was a real threat going forward against Arsenal as he set up two goals in a dynamic display featuring fine crossing. Tony O'Brien / Reuters
  • Centre-back: Phil Jagielka (Everton) – The captain led by example with some excellent defending to ensure that Everton claimed a point in an uneventful Merseyside derby. Rui Vieira / EPA
    Centre-back: Phil Jagielka (Everton) – The captain led by example with some excellent defending to ensure that Everton claimed a point in an uneventful Merseyside derby. Rui Vieira / EPA
  • Centre-back: Florian Lejeune (Newcastle) – One of the unsung heroes of Newcastle’s run of three straight victories as they have reached 38 points to mean they will stay up. Ross Kinnaird / Getty Images
    Centre-back: Florian Lejeune (Newcastle) – One of the unsung heroes of Newcastle’s run of three straight victories as they have reached 38 points to mean they will stay up. Ross Kinnaird / Getty Images
  • Left-back: Terence Kongolo (Huddersfield) – Produced a solid display as the battle of the promoted clubs finished level with Huddersfield taking a point at Brighton. Tony O'Brien / Reuters
    Left-back: Terence Kongolo (Huddersfield) – Produced a solid display as the battle of the promoted clubs finished level with Huddersfield taking a point at Brighton. Tony O'Brien / Reuters
  • Right midfield: Christian Eriksen (Tottenham) – Whether he scored once or twice at Stoke – Harry Kane claimed the winner – the Dane was the key player in victory at Stoke. Dylan Martinez / Reuters
    Right midfield: Christian Eriksen (Tottenham) – Whether he scored once or twice at Stoke – Harry Kane claimed the winner – the Dane was the key player in victory at Stoke. Dylan Martinez / Reuters
  • Centre midfield: Jonjo Shelvey (Newcastle) – Has been in terrific form recently and got his reward with the opening goal in the invaluable victory at Leicester. Darren Staples / Reuters
    Centre midfield: Jonjo Shelvey (Newcastle) – Has been in terrific form recently and got his reward with the opening goal in the invaluable victory at Leicester. Darren Staples / Reuters
  • Centre midfield: Paul Pogba (Manchester United) – The catalyst for a remarkable comeback as he scored two goals in as many minutes to ruin Manchester City’s title party. Lee Smith / Reuters
    Centre midfield: Paul Pogba (Manchester United) – The catalyst for a remarkable comeback as he scored two goals in as many minutes to ruin Manchester City’s title party. Lee Smith / Reuters
  • Left midfield: Alexis Sanchez (Manchester United) – Helped set up all three United goals in their derby victory in his most influential display since his move from Arsenal. Lee Smith / Reuters
    Left midfield: Alexis Sanchez (Manchester United) – Helped set up all three United goals in their derby victory in his most influential display since his move from Arsenal. Lee Smith / Reuters
  • Striker: Wilfried Zaha (Crystal Palace) – Deserved his goal at Bournemouth as he delivered another display of pace and skill. Excelled as a roving striker. Eddie Keogh / Reuters
    Striker: Wilfried Zaha (Crystal Palace) – Deserved his goal at Bournemouth as he delivered another display of pace and skill. Excelled as a roving striker. Eddie Keogh / Reuters
  • Striker: Danny Welbeck (Arsenal) – Produced one of the misses of the season but still scored twice and set up another goal with a lovely flick in the 3-2 win over Southampton. David Klein / Reuters
    Striker: Danny Welbeck (Arsenal) – Produced one of the misses of the season but still scored twice and set up another goal with a lovely flick in the 3-2 win over Southampton. David Klein / Reuters

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Manchester United's Paul Pogba and West Ham keeper Joe Hart make Premier League team of the week

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The National

April 09, 2018

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Two players each wearing Manchester United and Newcastle United colours made Richard Jolly's Premier League team of the week this week.

This has not been the best season in the careers of either Manchester United player Paul Pogba or Alexis Sanchez, but both of them stepped up against the enemy - Manchester City - in their home at Etihad Stadium to deny them an early league title win. United, who have been unable to match their "noisy neighbours" in quality and outcomes all season, ensured with their 3-2 win that City wait another week before they rest assured the trophy is in their hands.

Meanwhile, the other United - Newcastle - beat Leicester City 2-1 thanks in large part to superb efforts from Florian Lejeune and Jonjo Shelvey.

Swipe left/right on your browser to see who else made the best XI.

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