Alexis Sanchez’s dubious handball goal set Arsenal on road to victory over Hull City and Manolo Gabbiadini cannot stop scoring for Southampton.
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Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois (Chelsea)
An outstanding save from Matt Lowton and a fine one from Andre Gray spared Chelsea a defeat at Turf Moor as they edged closer to the title.
Right-back: Nathaniel Clyne (Liverpool)
Combined superbly with Sadio Mane as their dominance on the right flank enabled Liverpool to overwhelm and overcome Tottenham Hotspur.
Centre-back: Alfie Mawson (Swansea City)
An unlikely scorer volleyed his third goal under Paul Clement in the style of a striker and also helped Swansea keep a clean sheet.
Centre-back: Harry Maguire (Hull City)
His reputation rises by the week and the Englishman excelled again as Hull were unlucky to lose at the Emirates Stadium.
Left-back: Ryan Bertrand (Southampton)
Got forward with great verve and effectiveness to help set up two goals in Southampton’s 4-0 rout of Sunderland.
Right midfield: Sadio Mane (Liverpool)
Jolted Liverpool out of a slump with a display of pace and incisiveness, with his quick-fire double securing victory against Spurs.
Centre midfield: Joe Allen (Stoke City)
Regained the scoring form he showed earlier in the season with a well-taken winner to settle a tight game with Crystal Palace.
Centre midfield: Manuel Lanzini (West Ham United)
Set up a goal, with a shot that hit the bar before Sofiane Feghouli scored, and then contributed another himself in the draw with West Bromwich Albion.
Left midfield: Anthony Martial (Manchester United)
Made a terrific return to the team, crossing for Juan Mata’s opener in the win over Watford and scoring the second himself.
Striker: Alexis Sanchez (Arsenal)
Yes, there was a hint of handball to his first goal, but Arsenal desperately needed a win and Sanchez, with a double against Hull, earned one.
Striker: Manolo Gabbiadini (Southampton)
What a start to his Southampton career. The Italian has scored three goals in two games, including Saturday’s double at the Stadium of Light.
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