English football columnist Richard Jolly selects his Best XI for the English football weekend, which included both Premier League and FA Cup action.
Updated: March 10, 2014, 12:00 AM
Richard Jolly’s Best XI for the English football weekend
Right-back: Rafael da Silva, Manchester United. The most influential player on the pitch as United won 3-0 against West Bromwich Albion. Showed terrific stamina. Darren Staples / Reuters
Centre-back: Emmerson Boyce, Wigan Athletic. Made a goal-saving block that his manager Uwe Rosler called 'unbelievable'. A lionhearted display by the captain. Paul Ellis / AFP
Centre-back: Steven Caulker, Cardiff City. Scored twice to decide the basement battle with Fulham. Also kept Kostas Mitroglou quiet. Scott Heavey / Getty Images
Left-back: Maynor Figueroa, Hull City. Quietly competent as Hull snuffed out the Sunderland attack to book themselves a first FA Cup semi-final since 1930. Tal Cohen / EPA
Right midfield: Craig Noone, Cardiff City. Preferred to Wilfried Zaha, he showed why with some superb crossing in the crucial 3-1 win over Fulham. Stu Forster / Getty Images
Centre midfield: Marouane Fellaini, Manchester United. Produced his most assured performance in a United shirt as he ran the midfield against West Brom. Paul Ellis / AFP
Centre midfield: Mesut Ozil, Arsenal. Looked back to his best with a classy display against Everton. Ended his goal drought and created another. Tal Cohen / EPA
Left midfield: Ryan Flynn, Sheffield United. Took his goal against Charlton beautifully as Sheffield advanced to the last four of the FA Cup. Nick Potts / PA / AP
Centre forward: Samuel Eto'o, Chelsea. Showed the benefits of his considerable experience with a display of nous against Tottenham. Scored and then celebrated brilliantly. Eddie Keogh / Reuters
Centre forward: Olivier Giroud, Arsenal. Came off the bench to clinch Arsenal's place in the FA Cup semi-finals with a swift double against Everton. Tal Cohen / EPA