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Writer's pictureBobby Vincent

Team of the Week: Matchday 16

It's been some weekend of Premier League action! We've seen the champions finally beaten in the league; a change in table-toppers and a huge weekend for the bottom of the division, as well.

We've done our best to select the 11 most impressive performers from this matchday. Let us know your thoughts!

 

GK: Alisson (Liverpool)

Whilst not having much to do in Liverpool's 4-0 win at Bournemouth... the 'keeper has been an ever-impressive starter for the Reds since his summer arrival.

Bournemouth had next to no chances against Liverpool - but the way Alisson played on the ball; starting counter-attacks was integral to the Reds' strong performance at the Vitality Stadium.

 

RB: Cesar Azpilicueta (Chelsea)

Perhaps the most consistent performer of the modern-day Premier League defenders. Azpilicueta was again brilliant for Chelsea, and he needed to be against a potent City attack - albeit them on an off day.

The Spanish full-back, who has played all over the defence for Chelsea, literally, is now playing right-back and made 17 tackles for the Blues in their historic win on Saturday evening.

 

CB: David Luiz (Chelsea)

Luiz was one of Chelsea's strongest performers in their 2-0 win over Manchester City on Saturday night.

The Brazilian centre-back scored a solid header in the victory and got his first Man of the Match award for two years! His performance in attack helped Chelsea, but his performance in defence was just as good.

 

CB: James Tarkowski (Burnley)

Tarkowski has been an absolute rock for Burnley this season, in their rather disappointing campaign to date.

The English defender has had a big impact in front of goal for Burnley this season - scoring three for the Clarets and he added to his tally in Burnley's 1-0 win over Brighton on Saturday.

As well as that; Tarkowski ensured his side bounced back from the midweek disappointment to Liverpool by keeping a clean sheet to please the Turf Moor crowd.

 

LB: Andy Robertson (Liverpool)

Robertson has looked like one of the biggest Premier League bargains of recent times since his £8m move from Hull City last summer.

The Scotland captain put in another excellent performance in Liverpool's 4-0 win at Bournemouth on Saturday.

It was his dangerous low-cross that caused havoc in the Cherries' defence - resulting in a Steve Cook own-goal to make it 3-0.

 

RM: Juan Mata (Manchester United)

Mata hasn't been a confirmed starter for Jose Mourinho's Manchester United so far this campaign.

But Saturday's display definitely pitched his worth to this United side. Mata gifted Romelu Lukaku a tap-in, as well as scoring a splendid goal.

Against the lower sides, like Fulham, Mata can be crucial for breaking down defensive teams.

 

CM: N'Golo Kante (Chelsea)

Kante is well-known for his off-the-ball antics, rather than his on-the-ball ones; but Saturday evening saw him score a well-taken goal to open the scoring against Manchester City.

His off-the-ball play was still brilliant... as it always is. Kante made two tackles, one interception and two blocks against City - justifying his place in our Team of the Week.

 

CM: Lucas Torreira (Arsenal)

Torreira has started his Arsenal career very strongly and he seems to keep getting better for the Uruguay midfielder.

He has now scored twice for Arsenal and they've come within the space of a week - in three games.

Torreira's acrobatics were the reason Arsenal won on Saturday, late on, albeit via a very clever ball across goal from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

 

LM: Son Heung-Min (Tottenham Hotspur)

Son has been on tremendous form in recent games and scored the opening goal in Tottenham's 2-0 win at Leicester City.

The South Korean winger scored a beautiful curling strike into the top corner, and also set up Dele Alli's goal to wrap up the game for Spurs.

Son now has three goals in his previous four Premier League appearances and very important ones, too.

 

ST: Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)

The easiest decision of the team. Salah looked like the Salah of last season with his performance against Bournemouth.

Salah stole the show, scoring a hat-trick to move Liverpool to the top of the Premier League table.

The Egyptian forward has received a lot of criticism from the press and fans this season after setting ridiculous standards with his unbelievable return last season and his celebrations almost said: "I'm still here".

 

ST: Marcus Rashford (Manchester United)

Rashford didn't start the game against Burnley his normal self - but after a quick chat with Jose Mourinho - he quickly amended his style.

The England international scored against Fulham and provided yet another assist, this time to Mata.

Rashford has now been directly involved in five goals in his last three Premier League appearances (one goal, four assists).

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