Tottenham's debut hero and Chelsea's towering centre-back selected: Premier League team of the week

Richard Jolly selects his best XI from the latest round of fixtures from England's top flight

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  Goalkeeper: Hugo Lloris (Tottenham) – A penalty save from Ilkay Gundogan and a similarly fine stop from Sergio Aguero allowed Spurs to keep a clean sheet against Manchester City. Getty Images

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  Right-back: Matthew Lowton (Burnley) – Came in for praise from Sean Dyche for his performance in the stalemate with Arsenal as Burnley made it seven points from three games. PA

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  Centre-back: Antonio Rudiger (Chelsea) – The centre-back did what the forwards could not with a well-taken brace in the eventful second half of the draw with Leicester. AFP

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  Centre-back: Nathan Ake (Bournemouth) – Scored a crucial goal and defended stoutly as 10-man Bournemouth held off Aston Villa to make it back-to-back wins. Getty Images

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  Left-back: Jonny Otto (Wolves) – Part of the well-organised Wolves rearguard who kept Manchester United quiet in a goalless draw at Old Trafford. AFP

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  Right midfield: Robert Snodgrass (West Ham) – The Scot’s brace ought to have set West Ham on the way to a much-needed win but defensive errors let Brighton get a point. PA

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  Centre midfield: Jordan Henderson (Liverpool) – A goal capped another outstanding performance from Liverpool’s in-form captain as they beat Southampton 4-0. Reuters

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  Centre midfield: Oliver Norwood (Sheffield United) – Vicente Guaita’s error brought Sheffield United’s winner at Selhurst Park but the set-piece specialist Norwood’s menacing corner led to it. Reuters

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  Left midfield: Steven Bergwijn (Tottenham) – The January signing made a stunning start to his Tottenham career with a classy debut strike in the win over Manchester City. Getty Images

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  Centre forward: Roberto Firmino (Liverpool) – Still to score at Anfield this season but got a hat-trick of assists in a hugely influential performance against Southampton. Getty Images

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  Centre forward: Richarlison (Everton) – His storming solo run led to Theo Walcott’s winner as Everton’s 10 men came from 2-0 down to beat Richarlison’s old club Watford. Getty Images

The latest round of Premier League fixtures further cemented what every football fan has known for some time: it is a matter of when, not if, Liverpool are crowned champions.

Liverpool's 4-0 win over Southampton, combined with Manchester City's defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, saw Jurgen Klopp's team extend their lead at the top to 22 points with 13 games remaining.

Elsewhere, Leicester City solidified their place in third after playing out an entertaining 2-2 draw with fourth-placed Chelsea in the first game of the weekend.

Meanwhile, there were a couple of thrilling games at Vicarage Road - where Everton fought back from 0-2 down to win 3-2 - and London Stadium, where West Ham drew 3-3 with Brighton & Hove Albion.

With the latest round of games in the books, Richard Jolly selects his team of the week in the photo gallery above. To move on to the next position, click on the arrows or if using a mobile device simply swipe.