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Team of the week: Ibrahimovic helps Man United secure silverware, Fabregas and Hazard edge Chelsea closer to title


Richard Jolly
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Cesc Fabregas marked his 300th Premier League appearance with a goal for Chelsea in their 3-1 win over Swansea City and defender Gareth McAuley scored his sith goal of the season as West Bromwich Albion overcame Bournemouth.

Swipe left/right on your browser to see who else made Richard Jolly’s best XI.

Goalkeeper David de Gea (Manchester United)

Made a couple of vital saves to stop Southampton scoring more in the League Cup final and to allow United to secure silverware at Wembley.

Right-back Seamus Coleman (Everton)

Produced another all-action display, capped with a precise low centre for Idrissa Gueye to open the scoring against Sunderland.

Centre-back Michael Keane (Burnley)

Gave away a penalty at Hull City and then made amends in style by scoring the goal to earn Burnley just their second away point.

Centre-back Gareth McAuley (West Bromwich Albion)

The prolific McAuley scored his sixth league goal of the season to beat Bournemouth and take Albion to 40 points.

Left-back Patrick van Aanholt (Crystal Palace)

The goalscoring left-back helped repay his £12 million (Dh55m) transfer fee with a well-taken winner against Middlesbrough.

Right midfield Christian Eriksen (Tottenham Hotspur)

Harry Kane captured the headlines with a hat-trick but some of Eriksen’s deliveries from the flanks against Stoke City were immaculate.

Centre midfield Cesc Fabregas (Chelsea)

Became the first Spaniard to make 300 Premier League appearances and marked the occasion with a goal reminiscent of Frank Lampard against Swansea City.

Centre midfield Manuel Lanzini (West Ham United)

Has provided the creativity since Dimitri Payet left and the Argentine fashioned the chances in a fightback at Watford.

Left midfield Eden Hazard (Chelsea)

A mesmerising solo run led to Diego Costa’s goal and completed a 3-1 win over Swansea to take Chelsea closer to the title.

Striker Harry Kane (Tottenham)

Got three goals and an assist in an extraordinary first half on Sunday. What a 2017 the Tottenham top scorer is having.

Striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Manchester United)

Decided the season’s first silverware with two goals in the League Cup final against Southampton to illustrate his huge impact.

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