Salah selected for Messi-like goal, Arsenal duo in for displays against Everton: Premier League team of the week

Manchester United forward Sanchez also takes his place after starring on his Old Trafford debut.

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  Goalkeeper: Ederson (Manchester City) – Made an outstanding save to tip Aaron Lennon’s shot on the post while Sean Dyche compared his passing to Ronald Koeman’s. Jason Cairnduff / Reuters

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  Right-back: Kieran Trippier (Tottenham Hotspur) – Defended well against Sadio Mane and helped Tottenham gain the initiative in the second half at Anfield with a series of raids forward. Rui Vieira / AP Photo

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  Centre-back: Simon Francis (Bournemouth) – Part of a defence who initially struggled against Stoke, but improved after a change of shape to provide the platform for a comeback. Paul Childs / Reuters

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  Centre-back: Ben Mee (Burnley) – A defiant display in defence as he helped restrict Manchester City to one goal, while he almost scored himself with a crisp volley. Andrew Yates / Reuters

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  Left-back: Patrick van Aanholt (Crystal Palace) – An energetic performance from the quick Dutchman helped Crystal Palace salvage a point after going behind to Newcastle. Catherine Ivill / Getty Images

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  Right midfield: Henrikh Mkhitaryan (Arsenal) – Made the most auspicious of full debuts with three assists and some wonderfully incisive passing as he set up a series of chances. Tony O'Brien / Reuters

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  Centre midfield: Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal) – Upstaged Arsenal’s newcomers with the first hat-trick of his career in the 5-1 thrashing of Everton to show what a fine finisher he is. David Klein / Reuters

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  Centre midfield: Mario Lemina (Southampton) – A wonder goal from long range was a key reason why Southampton ended their long wait for a win by beating West Brom. Peter Cziborra / Reuters

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  Left midfield: Alexis Sanchez (Manchester United) – Yes, his goal was a rebound after his penalty was saved but Sanchez caused Huddersfield a host of problems. Scott Heppell / Reuters

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  Striker: Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) – Drew comparisons to Lionel Messi with a stunning second goal against Tottenham. His first wasn’t bad, either, as the Egyptian excelled. Michael Regan / Getty Images

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  Striker: Pascal Gross (Brighton and Hove Albion) – Helped Brighton end their barren spell in front of goal with three in the defeat of West Ham. The German took his strike well. an Walton / Reuters

Barring Monday night's match between Watford and Chelsea, another round of Premier League fixtures is in the books.

Manchester United shaved two points off Manchester City's lead at the top after beating Huddersfield Town following City's draw at Burnley.

At the other end of the table, Southampton dealt a hammer blow to West Bromwich Albion's survival hopes with victory at the Hawthorns.

Meanwhile, Arsenal's new signings lit up the Emirates Stadium with an emphatic win over Everton.

Casting his eye over all the action from the weekend, Richard Jolly selects his team of the week.

To move on to the next position, click the right arrow on the image, or if using a mobile device, simply swipe.

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