Premier League Team of the Week: Matchweek 3

The Premier League continued to deliver in the third week of the season with goals and drama aplenty.

Liverpool are just one of three teams to have won their opening three matches alongside Merseyside rivals Everton and Leicester City, who thrashed Man City 5-2 at the Etihad.

But with a lot of standout performances, who were the stars of Matchweek 3?

It wasn’t an easy decision but here is our Premier League Team of the Week…

GK: Illan Meslier

The Leeds stopper made fantastic saves to deny Blades duo John Lundstram and George Baldock as the Whites came out on top 1-0 in the Yorkshire derby. Showing composure beyond his years, this was the 20-year-old’s first clean sheet of the season after two seven-goal thrillers in the opening weeks.

DF: Jan Bednarek

The 24-year-old defender put in a real solid display as he helped Saints secure their first win and clean sheet of the season with a 1-0 win at Burnley. Bednarek dealt incredibly well with the physical threat of Chris Wood in a game where Danny Ings’ early goal was enough for all three points.

DF: Tyrone Mings

Both Mings and defensive partner Ezri Konsa were fantastic in Villa’s 3-0 win at Fulham but the captain’s goal means he edges it into our team. The 27-year-old led by example all evening at Craven Cottage, snuffing out any danger and taking his chance to kill the game in the second half by stabbing home the visitors’ third.

DF: Robin Koch

The German looked to be adapting to the Premier League in his first two matches but looked the real deal in Leeds’ win at Sheffield United. At Bramall Lane, Koch stood up well to the challenge, winning a lot of aerial balls and making some important clearances. Could prove to be a key player this term.

DF: Andrew Robertson

Liverpool’s 3-1 win over Arsenal was once again not the best defensive display by the champions but going forward they were once again unstoppable at times. A lot of that threat was once again provided by left-back Andrew Robertson. The Scot made a mistake for the Gunners’ opener but brushed that aside. As well as creating havoc down the wing, the 26-year-old also scored the Reds’ second with a well timed run and finish.

MF: John McGinn

Villa missed John McGinn when he was out injured this season and in his performance at Fulham it’s clear to see why. The Scot looks back to his explosive best and was everywhere at Craven Cottage. As well as doing the work off the ball, the 25-year-old registered two assists to help Dean Smith’s side to two wins from two matches.

MF: Tomas Soucek

Czech midfielder Tomas Soucek is looking like a real good buy for West Ham. The 6ft 4in 24-year-old was really impressive in the Hammers’ 4-0 win against Wolves whose defence couldn’t cope with his aerial power and runs into the box. Made the third of four when his flicked near post header was diverted home by Raul Jimenez for an own goal.

MF: Bruno Fernandes

It was far from an impressive Manchester United display in the last gasp 3-2 win at Brighton & Hove Albion and, despite some misplaced passes, Bruno Fernandes has had better games. However, his determination and willingness to run and create in the middle of the park played a key part in grabbing the Red Devils what was an undeserved three points. Put in a great cross which led to his side’s opener before setting up Marcus Rashford and cooly converting the 90+10th minute winning penalty.

FW: Jarrod Bowen

English forward Jarrod Bowen was West Ham’s match winner against Wolves as he scored the first two goals in the 4-0 victory over Wolves. The 23-year-old had previously just netted once since his January move from Hull but scored double that in 90 minutes. Bowen’s first was a lovely curling effort after driving at the visitor’s defence before prodding home after Pablo Fornals had hit the post.

FW: Jamie Vardy

The current Premier League Golden Boot holder added to his two goals already this term with a hat-trick in Leicester’s big 5-2 win at Man City. The striker won and converted two penalties either side of a lovely flicked finish as the Foxes extended their 100% record this term.

FW: Callum Robinson

West Brom striker Callum Robinson showed a lot of quality and composure to take his chances in the 3-3 draw with Chelsea. The 25-year-old accurately struck home the opening goal and then pounced on Thiago Silva’s mistake to run clear and finish his second. Slaven Bilic will be disappointed that his side only drew after leading 3-0 at half-time but will be pleased with Robinson’s display.