RB: Cedric Soares (Southampton)
The former Sporting Lisbon man has come good for the Saints rather early in the season and is known to be a right back who knows how to attack and defend equally well. He won all of his tackles and completed two take-ons, in a game in which Southampton were dominated in the second half by the Cherries.
His defensive contributions down the right flank played a vital part in keeping the likes of Lee Tomlin, Josh King and Charlie Daniels quiet.
CB: Nicolas Otamendi( Manchester City)
The former Valencia man who completed a big-money move to City this past summer has been a bright light for the Citizens this season and has adapted to English conditions very well. He scored a thumping, well-timed header against Norwich and looked solid throughout the game.
The 26-year-old won 56 percent of his aerial duels and won 63 percent of his tackles too.
CB: Chris Smalling( Manchester United)
The Englishman has been a true revelation for United and acted as a wall throughout the Crystal Palace match in which United struggled to defend and were under constant pressure from the Eagles. Alongside Daley Blind, the 25-year-old stood tall above all other United players.
He made 6 clearances and won 50 percent of his aerial duels, and as many tackles in a game in which United struggled to create any chances.
LB: Nacho Monreal(Arsenal)
The Spaniard shone in a game that was expected to be a tricky one for the Gunners, as they took on Swansea that too at Liberty. Arsenal won the game 3-0, with goals from Olivier Giroud, Laurent Koscielny and Joel Campbell, but the Monreal had a pivotal part to play in the game throughout.
The Spaniard made a total of 5 interceptions and was very good when it comes to tackling, as his tackling accuracy touched 67 percent and his aerial duels statistic stood at 87 percent. He completed 5 take-ons too.
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