Silva service in midfield after Manchester derby masterclass: Premier League team of the week

Both Bernardo and David make this week's XI, while Newcastle's two-goal striker takes his place up front

Goalkeeper: Jordan Pickford (Everton) – Everton had struggled for clean sheets but Pickford made a string of saves to keep Chelsea out at Stamford Bridge. Reuters

Right-back: Matt Doherty (Wolves) – The best player on the pitch as Wolves took a surprise lead and came agonisingly close to a famous win at Arsenal. Reuters

Centre-back: Juan Foyth (Tottenham Hotspur) – After conceding two penalties at Molineux last week, the Argentine showed character to respond with a winner at Crystal Palace. Reuters

Centre-back: Terence Kongolo (Huddersfield Town) – A goal-line clearance against West Ham United was the highlight of another fine display from Huddersfield’s record buy. Getty Images

Left-back: Charlie Taylor (Burnley) – Quietly impressive as Burnley became the first team to prevent Leicester City from scoring in the Premier League. Getty Images

Right midfield: Xherdan Shaqiri (Liverpool) – Again illustrated what a fine signing he is proving with a lovely second goal as Jurgen Klopp’s side beat Fulham. EPA

Centre midfield: Bernardo Silva (Manchester City) – Confirmed how he has come of age as a City player this season with two assists in a derby game. Reuters

Centre midfield: David Silva (Manchester City) – Besides his usual classy and incisive passing against Manchester United, the Spaniard scored for the third consecutive game. Getty Images

Left midfield: Eden Hazard (Chelsea) – Chelsea could not find a way through Everton but Hazard was terrific again, using his trickery to fashion openings. Reuters

Striker: Callum Paterson (Cardiff City) – A full-back a couple of years ago, the Scot is a striker now and was a Premier League scorer in victory over Brighton. Getty Images

Striker: Salomon Rondon (Newcastle United) – Opened his Newcastle account with a brace and his second goal against Bournemouth was reminiscent of Les Ferdinand. Getty Images

It was another action-packed weekend in the Premier League, concluding with Manchester City's emphatic win over rivals Manchester United on Sunday.

Before that heavyweight tussle at the Etihad Stadium, the 12th round of fixtures began at Cardiff City who collected a valuable win over 10-man Brighton and Hove Albion.

It was honours even between Huddersfield Town and West Ham United, and Southampton and Watford, while Leicester City' first home match since the death of owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha ended in a goalless draw with Burnley.

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There was plenty to celebrate at St James' Park as Salomon Rondon scored twice to lift Newcastle United past Bournemouth and out of the bottom three.

In Saturday's late game, young defender Juan Foyth scored his first goal for Tottenham Hotspur in the 1-0 win at Crystal Palace.

A packed Sunday fixture list began with Liverpool easing to victory over bottom side Fulham, before Chelsea were frustrated in a goalless draw against Everton.

Arsenal recovered from a goal down to draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers, while City pressed home their dominance with a 3-1 victory over rivals United.

Based on the performances from this past weekend, Richard Jolly has selected his team of the week in the photo gallery above. To move on to the next image, click on the arrows, or if using a mobile device simply swipe.