• Goalkeeper: Aaron Ramsdale (Sheffield United) – It was not enough to spare his side a sixth defeat in seven games, but Ramsdale made a string of saves, including three from Ferran Torres. Reuters
    Goalkeeper: Aaron Ramsdale (Sheffield United) – It was not enough to spare his side a sixth defeat in seven games, but Ramsdale made a string of saves, including three from Ferran Torres. Reuters
  • Right-back: Kyle Walker (Manchester City) – Capped his return to Bramall Lane with a wonderfully drilled shot to give City victory against his former club Sheffield United. Reuters
    Right-back: Kyle Walker (Manchester City) – Capped his return to Bramall Lane with a wonderfully drilled shot to give City victory against his former club Sheffield United. Reuters
  • Centre-back: Nat Phillips (Liverpool) – Without Virgil van Dijk, Joel Matip and Fabinho, Phillips emerged from obscurity to excel in a defiant display against West Ham on his top-flight debut. EPA
    Centre-back: Nat Phillips (Liverpool) – Without Virgil van Dijk, Joel Matip and Fabinho, Phillips emerged from obscurity to excel in a defiant display against West Ham on his top-flight debut. EPA
  • Centre-back: Gabriel (Arsenal) – Kept Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood quiet in an impressive display as Arsenal got a first league win at Old Trafford since 2006. AFP
    Centre-back: Gabriel (Arsenal) – Kept Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood quiet in an impressive display as Arsenal got a first league win at Old Trafford since 2006. AFP
  • Left-back: Rayan Ait-Nouri (Wolves) – Without injuries, the teenager might not have got his chance but he took it, scoring on his Wolves debut as Crystal Palace were defeated. Reuters
    Left-back: Rayan Ait-Nouri (Wolves) – Without injuries, the teenager might not have got his chance but he took it, scoring on his Wolves debut as Crystal Palace were defeated. Reuters
  • Right midfield: Hakim Ziyech (Chelsea) – An auspicious first Premier League start for the recent signing as Ziyech scored a fine goal and set up Timo Werner’s strike in the 3-0 win at Burnley. Reuters
    Right midfield: Hakim Ziyech (Chelsea) – An auspicious first Premier League start for the recent signing as Ziyech scored a fine goal and set up Timo Werner’s strike in the 3-0 win at Burnley. Reuters
  • Centre midfield: James Ward-Prowse (Southampton) – Two perfect set-pieces on his birthday mean the captain has now scored more Premier League free kicks for Southampton than the great Matt Le Tissier. AFP
    Centre midfield: James Ward-Prowse (Southampton) – Two perfect set-pieces on his birthday mean the captain has now scored more Premier League free kicks for Southampton than the great Matt Le Tissier. AFP
  • Centre midfield: Thomas Partey (Arsenal) – An all-action display from the best player on the pitch at Old Trafford. Partey tackled, passed and ran from box to box. Reuters
    Centre midfield: Thomas Partey (Arsenal) – An all-action display from the best player on the pitch at Old Trafford. Partey tackled, passed and ran from box to box. Reuters
  • Left midfield: Diogo Jota (Liverpool) – The first Liverpool player since Luis Garcia to score in his first three league games at Anfield after a terrific winner against West Ham. Reuters
    Left midfield: Diogo Jota (Liverpool) – The first Liverpool player since Luis Garcia to score in his first three league games at Anfield after a terrific winner against West Ham. Reuters
  • Centre forward: Callum Wilson (Newcastle) – His goals against Everton were a penalty and a tap-in but the summer signing has given Newcastle the predatory streak they lacked. AFP
    Centre forward: Callum Wilson (Newcastle) – His goals against Everton were a penalty and a tap-in but the summer signing has given Newcastle the predatory streak they lacked. AFP
  • Centre forward: Danny Ings (Southampton) – A terrific goal and a superb display in the 4-3 win at Aston Villa. Southampton must hope his injury isn’t serious. AFP
    Centre forward: Danny Ings (Southampton) – A terrific goal and a superb display in the 4-3 win at Aston Villa. Southampton must hope his injury isn’t serious. AFP

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Thomas Partey dominates, Hakim Ziyech pulls the strings: Premier League team of the week

Arsenal midfielder's all-action display against Manchester United sets up 1-0 win at Old Trafford

Richard Jolly
Richard Jolly
Greater Manchester, England

November 02, 2020

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said he is pleased by how quickly new recruits Gabriel Magalhaes and Thomas Partey have settled into life at the Premier League club after the duo impressed in Sunday's 1-0 win at Manchester United.

Partey put in a dominant display in midfield, while Gabriel expertly marshalled the defence as Arsenal secured their first win at United since 2006.

"I think they play with a lot of maturity and they look like they've been here longer than they actually have," said Arteta.

Elsewhere James Ward-Prowse gave himself the perfect birthday gift by scoring two sublime free kicks in the 4-3 win at Aston Villa.

The English midfielder has now scored more set-pieces in the Premier League than Saints great Matt Le Tissier, while Danny Ings was also on target.

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