• Goalkeeper: Nick Pope (Burnley) – Back in the team after Tom Heaton’s sale, he impressed with a string of saves against Arsenal. No chance with the goals. EPA
    Goalkeeper: Nick Pope (Burnley) – Back in the team after Tom Heaton’s sale, he impressed with a string of saves against Arsenal. No chance with the goals. EPA
  • Right-back: George Baldock (Sheffield United) – Kept Wilfried Zaha quiet as United kept a first clean sheet since promotion to earn a first victory in the top flight since 2007. Reuters
    Right-back: George Baldock (Sheffield United) – Kept Wilfried Zaha quiet as United kept a first clean sheet since promotion to earn a first victory in the top flight since 2007. Reuters
  • Centre-back: Caglar Soyuncu (Leicester) – Ensured the sold Harry Maguire was not missed with a defiant display at the back as Leicester drew at Stamford Bridge. Getty
    Centre-back: Caglar Soyuncu (Leicester) – Ensured the sold Harry Maguire was not missed with a defiant display at the back as Leicester drew at Stamford Bridge. Getty
  • Centre-back: Steve Cook (Bournemouth) – Part of the defence, left with Callum Wilson, who withstood a Villa onslaught to make sure Bournemouth held on to their first-half lead. Getty
    Centre-back: Steve Cook (Bournemouth) – Part of the defence, left with Callum Wilson, who withstood a Villa onslaught to make sure Bournemouth held on to their first-half lead. Getty
  • Left-back: Lucas Digne (Everton) – Played the pass for Bernard’s goal and also helped Everton record a 10th clean sheet in 13 games. It is a terrific record. Getty
    Left-back: Lucas Digne (Everton) – Played the pass for Bernard’s goal and also helped Everton record a 10th clean sheet in 13 games. It is a terrific record. Getty
  • Right midfield: Leandro Trossard (Brighton) – An auspicious first start. Even after having one goal disallowed, the Belgian showed character and skill to score another. AP Photo
    Right midfield: Leandro Trossard (Brighton) – An auspicious first start. Even after having one goal disallowed, the Belgian showed character and skill to score another. AP Photo
  • Centre midfield: Kevin de Bruyne (Manchester City) – The best player on the pitch against Tottenham. His outstanding crossing led to both of City’s goals. Getty
    Centre midfield: Kevin de Bruyne (Manchester City) – The best player on the pitch against Tottenham. His outstanding crossing led to both of City’s goals. Getty
  • Centre midfield: Dani Ceballos (Arsenal) – Showed class and creativity with his tricks and passing on a terrific full debut. Looks a potentially superb signing. Getty
    Centre midfield: Dani Ceballos (Arsenal) – Showed class and creativity with his tricks and passing on a terrific full debut. Looks a potentially superb signing. Getty
  • Left midfield: Harry Wilson (Bournemouth) – A specialist at long-range goals opened his Bournemouth account in typical fashion with a spectacular strike against Aston Villa. AP Photo
    Left midfield: Harry Wilson (Bournemouth) – A specialist at long-range goals opened his Bournemouth account in typical fashion with a spectacular strike against Aston Villa. AP Photo
  • Centre forward: Teemu Pukki (Norwich) – The Championship’s top scorer last year illustrated he can prosper in the Premier League with a brilliant hat-trick, including a terrific volley. Getty
    Centre forward: Teemu Pukki (Norwich) – The Championship’s top scorer last year illustrated he can prosper in the Premier League with a brilliant hat-trick, including a terrific volley. Getty
  • Centre forward: Sadio Mane (Liverpool) – Had a happy homecoming at his old club Southampton, scoring one goal, making another and fashioning a series of chances. Getty
    Centre forward: Sadio Mane (Liverpool) – Had a happy homecoming at his old club Southampton, scoring one goal, making another and fashioning a series of chances. Getty

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Sadio Mane and Teemu Pukki shine as Bournemouth double up: Premier League team of the week

Richard Jolly has selected his best XI from this weekend's matches in the photo gallery below, with players from 10 clubs included

Richard Jolly
Richard Jolly
Greater Manchester, England

August 19, 2019

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It was VAR that dominated the headlines this weekend in the Premier League as Manchester City were denied victory against Tottenham Hotspur as Gabriel Jesus saw his stoppage-time winner disallowed for offside in Saturday's 2-2 draw.

But there was plenty of other big moments on the second week of the season, which still has one game to play on Monday night as Wolverhampton Wanderers host Manchester United.

Last season's runners-up Liverpool are top after a 2-1 win at Southampton, while Arsenal are the only other side with two wins out of two at present after defeated Burnley 2-1.

Promoted sides Norwich City and Sheffield United both got their first wins back in the top flight, beating Newcastle United 3-1 and Crystal Palace 1-0 respectively.

Aston Villa, the other new team in the league, were beaten 2-1 at home by Bournemouth, while Everton were 1-0 victors over Watford and the games between Chelsea and Leicester City and Brighton and Hove Albion and West Ham United both ended 1-1.

Following the action, Richard Jolly has selected his best XI from this weekend's matches in the photo gallery above.

To move on to the next position, click the arrows on the photo, or if using a mobile device simply swipe.

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