English football columnist Richard Jolly names his Best XI for Round 36 in the Premier League.
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Right-back: Phil Jones, Manchester United. In buccaneering form as he played a part in two United goals to give Ryan Giggs a happy debut as interim manager. Nigel Roddis / Reuters -
Centre-back: Branislav Ivanovic, Chelsea. Flawless as Chelsea's second-string defence stopped Liverpool's 96-goal team from scoring at Anfield. Darren Staples / Reuters -
Centre-back: Tomas Kalas, Chelsea. What a Premier League debut. The rookie came out on top in his battle against Luis Suarez. Clive Brunskill / Getty Images -
Left-back: Danny Rose, Tottenham Hotspur. Ended his four-year wait for a league goal in Tottenham's colours by heading the winner against Stoke. Alex Livesey / Getty Images -
Right midfield: Ashkan Dejagah, Fulham. Scored a terrific goal in a catalytic cameo against Hull, though Fulham ended up in still greater danger. Andrew Winning / Reuters -
Centre midfield: Yaya Toure, Manchester City. Made an imperious return to the team by setting up Edin Dzeko's goal and then scoring himself at Crystal Palace. Mike Hewitt / Getty Images -
Centre midfield: Jonjo Shelvey, Swansea City. Scored from 45 yards and sparkled in the thrashing of Aston Villa ensure Swansea will stay up. Scott Heavey / Getty Images -
Left midfield: Nemanja Matic, Chelsea. An immovable object in front of the Chelsea defence, the Serb showed what a fine signing he is. Jon Super / AP -
Centre forward: Juan Mata, Manchester United. Dropped by Ryan Giggs, United's record signing responded by scoring twice when he came on. Andrew Yates / AFP -
Centre forward: Connor Wickham, Sunderland. Five goals in three games have transformed his, and Sunderland's, season. He was the scourge of Cardiff. Ian MacNicol / AFP
Richard Jolly’s Premier League Team of the Week 36
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