Manchester City hit the goal trail to send Queens Park Rangers tumbling out of the divisions. Here are Richard Jolly's choices for the Best XI in the Premier League for the May 9-10 weekend. Scroll through the gallery to see each player selected.
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Striker Sergio Aguero (Manchester City). QPR were utterly incapable of stopping the irrepressible Argentine, whose hat-trick meant he closed in on the Golden Boot.
Left midfield David Silva (Manchester City). Provided a masterclass, with some delightful passes and his 12th goal of the season, in Sunday’s 6-0 thrashing of QPR.
Goalkeeper David De Gea (Manchester United). Brilliant saves from Glenn Murray shots helped United earn the win at Crystal Palace that all but secures a top-four finish.
Right-back Kieran Trippier (Burnley). A threat at set pieces and a solid presence in defence as Burnley earned credit in a win at Hull, even if it was not enough to keep them up.
Centre-back Sebastian Coates (Sunderland). A bit-part player this season, the Uruguayan made a rare start and defended doggedly at Goodison Park.
Centre-back Paul Dummett (Newcastle). Made a goal-saving block to frustrate West Brom’s Chris Brunt as Newcastle stopped the rot with a draw after eight straight defeats.
Left-back Patrick van Aanholt (Sunderland). A brilliant solo run was the highlight of the speedy Dutchman’s performance as Sunderland got a surprise away win at Everton.
Right-midfield Philippe Coutinho (Liverpool). The Brazilian’s class was evident again in a man-of-the-match display against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Centre midfield Tom Cleverley (Aston Villa). The winner against West Ham was the third goal in three games for a man who had not struck in the league since 2014.
Centre midfield Charlie Adam (Stoke City). One of the Premier League’s form players added another goal in a hugely influential display as Tottenham were beaten 3-0 at the Britannia Stadium.
Striker Riyad Mahrez (Leicester City). A quick-fire double from the versatile Mahrez secured a sixth win in seven games as Leicester’s remarkable resurgence continued.
