• Goalkeeper: Tom Heaton (Burnley) – A couple of smart saves frustrated Watford and showed why he has been pivotal in Burnley’s improved form since his recall. Reuters
    Goalkeeper: Tom Heaton (Burnley) – A couple of smart saves frustrated Watford and showed why he has been pivotal in Burnley’s improved form since his recall. Reuters
  • Right-back: Nathaniel Clyne (Bournemouth) – The on-loan man was part of the defence who shut West Ham out as Bournemouth ended a run of five games without a victory. Reuters
    Right-back: Nathaniel Clyne (Bournemouth) – The on-loan man was part of the defence who shut West Ham out as Bournemouth ended a run of five games without a victory. Reuters
  • Centre-back: Fabian Schar (Newcastle) – Seemed to surprise himself by scoring twice, once after a solo run, to decide a relegation six-pointer by defeating Cardiff. Getty Images
    Centre-back: Fabian Schar (Newcastle) – Seemed to surprise himself by scoring twice, once after a solo run, to decide a relegation six-pointer by defeating Cardiff. Getty Images
  • Centre-back: Laurent Koscielny (Arsenal) – His goal was shouldered in, but the captain defended impeccably to cap a return to form and fitness after a terrible injury. Getty Images
    Centre-back: Laurent Koscielny (Arsenal) – His goal was shouldered in, but the captain defended impeccably to cap a return to form and fitness after a terrible injury. Getty Images
  • Left-back: Danilo (Manchester City) – Scored Manchester City’s 100th goal of the season, albeit after a deflection, at Huddersfield and played a part in their third. EPA
    Left-back: Danilo (Manchester City) – Scored Manchester City’s 100th goal of the season, albeit after a deflection, at Huddersfield and played a part in their third. EPA
  • Right midfield: James Ward-Prowse (Southampton) – Rejuvenated by Ralph Hasenhuttl’s appointment, he has now scored in successive Premier League games for the first time. Reuters
    Right midfield: James Ward-Prowse (Southampton) – Rejuvenated by Ralph Hasenhuttl’s appointment, he has now scored in successive Premier League games for the first time. Reuters
  • Centre midfield: Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal) – Kept Jorginho quiet by harrying him as he epitomised Arsenal with his relentless running as they deservedly beat Chelsea. Reuters
    Centre midfield: Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal) – Kept Jorginho quiet by harrying him as he epitomised Arsenal with his relentless running as they deservedly beat Chelsea. Reuters
  • Centre midfield: Harry Winks (Tottenham) – Without one Harry, another struck as Winks’ first goal since 2016 ensured Tottenham won without Kane at Fulham. Getty Images
    Centre midfield: Harry Winks (Tottenham) – Without one Harry, another struck as Winks’ first goal since 2016 ensured Tottenham won without Kane at Fulham. Getty Images
  • Left midfield: Diogo Jota (Wolves) – The Portuguese decided a thriller against Leicester as he became the first Wolves player since 1977 to score a top-flight hat-trick. Reuters
    Left midfield: Diogo Jota (Wolves) – The Portuguese decided a thriller against Leicester as he became the first Wolves player since 1977 to score a top-flight hat-trick. Reuters
  • Striker: Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) – Became the fourth quickest player to reach 50 Premier League goals with a predatory brace in the dramatic win over Crystal Palace. Reuters
    Striker: Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) – Became the fourth quickest player to reach 50 Premier League goals with a predatory brace in the dramatic win over Crystal Palace. Reuters
  • Striker: Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) – Struck in spectacular fashion and produced another high-energy performance to show why he is now United’s first-choice striker. Reuters
    Striker: Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) – Struck in spectacular fashion and produced another high-energy performance to show why he is now United’s first-choice striker. Reuters

Football

Premier League team of the week: Mohamed Salah's milestone moment as Arsenal pair shine

Egyptian forward's double for Liverpool takes centre stage in another week of busy action in England's top flight

Richard Jolly
Richard Jolly
Greater Manchester, England

January 21, 2019

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It was that man Mohamed Salah who dominated the headlines again over the weekend.

His double in Liverpool's 4-2 win over Crystal Palace saw him reach the milestone mark of 50 goals in the Premier League and he makes it into Richard Jolly's team of the week.

Meanwhile, Arsenal produced one of their best performances of the season as they beat Chelsea 2-0 and both Laurent Koscielny and Aaron Ramsey make Richard's XI as well.

Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, Burnley, Bournemouth, Manchester United, Newcastle United, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Southampton also have players represented.

To view Richard's complete XI, check out the photo gallery above. To move on to the next image, click on the arrows, or if using a mobile device, simply swipe.

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