Premier League Team Of The Week Featuring Chelsea, Arsenal & Southampton Stars – Game Week 8

Goalkeeper:

Joe Hart

Joe Hart may have had some bad moments in recent seasons, but he made several key saves at the weekend to give his side a platform to win the game comfortably. Many will point to the influence of Sergio Aguero on the match, yet Hart saved a penalty, and prevented Tottenham getting a second goal during a stage when they were very much in the game, both Ryan Mason and Roberto Soldado had shots brilliantly saved by Hart.

Defenders:

Seamus Coleman

The Everton right back is one of the best in the division, and he certainly offers the most goal threat. His return from injury will be huge for Everton, who have struggled so far. He gives the side balance, while his defending is also an asset, as he is rarely beaten by wingers, but his main attribute is his ability to score goals. The Irishman often makes late runs to get in behind defences and convert crosses like he did on Saturday.

Craig Dawson

Craig Dawson has come a long way in recent seasons, as he is starting to establish himself as a key player for the Baggies. On Monday night he played well to dominate both Robin van Persie and Falcao for large portions of the game. His reading of the game was exceptional as he cut out several good opportunities for Manchester United before they even managed to get the shot away, while he was also decent in the air.

Steven Taylor

After being sat on the bench for Newcastle’s poor start, an injury to Mike Williamson opened up a place in the team for Steven Taylor, who was one of the standout players on Saturday. He looked assured in possession, always on the front foot looking to start attacks for the home side. He marshaled Leonardo Ulloa very well, limiting him to very few chances, while a brilliant block towards the end of the match stopped a potential equaliser for Leicester.

Aaron Cresswell

The West Ham player was brilliant on Saturday getting up and down the pitch, making several key contributions in both halves. He is a great defender, as he rarely lets wingers get past him, he has made the step up to the Premier League with ease. It’s easy to see why West Ham signed him as he supports attacks and he made a great assist this weekend, with a brilliant cross that was headed in by Diafra Sakho.

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Midfielders:

Morgan Schneiderlin

This could have very easily have been Jack Cork, who scored a good goal at the weekend. However the offensive mentality of the Frenchman was always driving his side forward and he played a huge part in the first goal that got the rout started. He is the heartbeat of the Saints side, without him they wouldn’t be as effective as his pressing and passing range puts the opposition under huge threat.

James Milner

The Manchester City player was the engine on Saturday as he drove his team-mates to a great result. A lot of the work he did wasn’t noticed, but the Englishman’s great form at the start of this season continued as he made a number of crucial tackles and interceptions, while he threatened in the final third himself. He adds balance to a midfield including lots of offensive talent.

Dusan Tadic

The Eredivisie has sometimes been seen as one of Europe’s poorer leagues, which creates doubts about players brought in from the division, but there is no doubt that the Southampton midfielder is the real deal. In the Saints’ 8-0 thrashing of Sunderland, Tadic managed to get four assists as well as getting a goal for himself. His eye for a pass is incredible, while his general play in the final third makes him a difficult player to defend against. Southampton fans will have already forgotten about Adam Lallana with Tadic in the side.

Oscar

The Brazilian scored a wonderful free kick against Crystal Palace and was a threat throughout in the attacking third. His link up play with Cesc Fabregas and Eden Hazard is exceptional and as a trio, they will create and score lots of goals for Chelsea this campaign. His positional sense is also brilliant, as he often finds space in the opposition half. The attacking midfielder also managed to get the assist for Fabregas’ goal, showing the influence he had over the result.

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Attackers:

Alexis Sanchez

Arsenal may have stumbled at the weekend, failing to beat Hull at the Emirates Stadium, but Alexis Sanchez was exceptional this weekend. His goal was very well taken, as he managed to skip round a number of challenges before clinically scoring past Steve Harper, while his driving run and unselfish play gave Danny Welbeck the chance to equalise.

Sergio Aguero

The Argentine is the best player in the league at this moment in time. Although he missed a penalty, he scored four goals against a good Tottenham side. His movement is brilliant as he loses defenders so easily and he also possesses a lot of pace that allows him to drive away from his markers, or get in behind defences. Aguero’s finishing abilities are incredible, as he showed on Saturday, and it looks like he is only just getting started for the season.