Richard Jolly’s picks for Premier League Team of the Week, with Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool and Watford each boasting two players.
Goalkeeper: Artur Boruc (Bournemouth)
Kept a clean sheet with few alarms as Bournemouth’s solidity gave them the basis for a first win of the season, against West Bromwich Albion.
Right-back: Kyle Walker (Tottenham Hotspur)
Committed and impressive defensively, the England international also surged forward to set up Dele Alli’s goal in the 4-0 thrashing of Stoke City.
Centre-back: Laurent Koscielny (Arsenal)
Few centre-backs score bicycle kicks. Koscielny did as he marked his birthday in style with Arsenal’s equaliser against Southampton.
Centre-back: Nicolas Otamendi (Manchester City)
Earned Pep Guardiola’s praise with some genuinely penetrative passing from deep to help defeat Manchester United.
Left-back: Jose Holebas (Watford)
Completed the comeback at the London Stadium with a well-struck fourth goal as Watford won for the first time this campaign.
Right midfield: Sadio Mane (Liverpool)
The Senegalese’s superb start to his Liverpool career continued with a goal and an assist in the 4-1 thrashing of Leicester City.
Centre midfield: Jordan Henderson (Liverpool)
Settling into the holding midfield role. His wonderful through ball to Daniel Sturridge led to Liverpool’s second goal.
Centre midfield: Kevin de Bruyne (Manchester City)
Scored one goal, set up another and was the best player on the pitch in a dramatic, emphatic Manchester derby.
Left midfield: Son Heung-min (Tottenham Hotspur)
The South Korean did not take the field in Spurs’ first three games. He made his mark in the fourth, scoring twice at Stoke.
Centre forward: Troy Deeney (Watford)
The captain’s perfectly weighted chip brought the Hornets level against West Ham. It was an exquisite finish.
Centre forward: Diego Costa (Chelsea)
A double at Swansea City showed how the Spaniard looks rejuvenated this season. His second, a spectacular overhead kick, was brilliant.
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