English football columnist Richard Jolly delivers his Best XI for Week 16.
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Right-back: Seamus Coleman, Everton. It was no coincidence that Everton's crucial second goal against Fulham came from the influential defender. Chris Brunskill / Getty Images -
Centre-back: Vincent Kompany, Manchester City. The captain played positive and constructively as he took the attack to Arsenal. Richard Heathcote / Getty Images -
Centre-back: Ryan Shawcross, Stoke City. The stalemate at Hull City was rather forgettable but the Stoke skipper, making the tackle above, impressed with his defiance. Matthew Lewis / Getty Images -
Left-back: Jon Flanagan, Liverpool. Besides keeping Aaron Lennon quiet, the defender scored a superb first goal for Liverpool at White Hart Lane. Toby Melville / Reuters -
Right midfield: Theo Walcott, Arsenal. His side lost 6-3, but the 24 year old scored twice for Arsenal at Etihad Stadium. Phil Noble / Reuters -
Centre midfield: Jordan Henderson, Liverpool. Produced perhaps the best performance of his Liverpool career in the rout of Tottenham. Toby Melville / Reuters -
Centre midfield: Fernandinho, Manchester City. Capped a powerful performance with two goals as Manchester City hit Arsenal for six. Paul Ellis / AFP -
Left midfield: Samir Nasri, Manchester City. Maintained his fine form as his former club Arsenal were put to the sword at Etihad Stadium. Richard Heathcote / Getty Images -
Striker: Luis Suarez, Liverpool. Captaining the 5-0 winners, he led by example, scoring two more goals to eviscerate Tottenham. Toby Melville / Reuters -
Striker: Danny Welbeck, Manchester United. Out-of-form United need a win and the forward gave them victory with two goals. Darren Staples / Reuters
Richard Jolly’s Premier League Team of the Week 16
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