Marcos Alonso’s superb free kick sealed a 3-1 win for Premier League leaders Chelsea away to Bournemouth, while Kieran Trippier supplied the ammunition and Son Heung-min hit the target twice as Tottenham Hotspur crushed sorry Watford.
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Goalkeeper: Simon Mignolet (Liverpool)
Jurgen Klopp led the tributes after Mignolet had arguably the best game of his Liverpool career in the 2-1 win over Stoke City.
Right-back: Kieran Trippier (Tottenham Hotspur)
Even as others got the goals, Trippier was the outstanding individual in the 4-0 thrashing of Watford, surging forward and crossing superbly.
Centre-back: James Collins (West Ham United)
Defiant in defence as West Ham ended their losing run with a victory over Swansea City that goes a long way to keeping them up.
Centre-back: Maya Yoshida (Southampton)
Goalkeeper Fraser Forster was one reason Southamtpon kept a clean sheet at The Hawthorns but the quietly reliable Yoshida was another.
Left-back: Marcos Alonso (Chelsea)
And not just for his wonderful free kick. The Spaniard was the best player on the pitch in the 3-1 win over Bournemouth.
Right midfield: Raheem Sterling (Manchester City)
An ever more productive player created two more goals as he proved the difference in Manchester City’s 3-1 victory over Hull City.
Centre midfield: N’Golo Kante (Chelsea)
Often admired for his energy and tackling, the Frenchman provided a superb pass for Eden Hazard’s crucial second goal at the Vitality Stadium.
Centre midfield: Philippe Coutinho (Liverpool)
Together with his fellow Brazilian Roberto Firmino, he came on at Stoke, scored and changed the game. Brought an injection of class.
Left midfield: Son Heung-min (Tottenham)
Scored twice, hit the woodwork and helped rip Watford apart. One of the most improved players of the season.
Striker: Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Manchester United)
Brought the breakthrough at Sunderland, set up Marcus Rashford’s late goal and provided another performance of substance.
Striker: Romelu Lukaku (Everton)
“The big man’s on fire,” said Ross Barkley after Lukaku extended his glorious run at Goodison Park with a double to beat Leicester.
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