Premier League Team of the Week: Matchweek 6

Matchweek 6 in the Premier League was once again filled with some great goals, performances and surprise results.

Defeats for both Everton and Aston Villa mean that no team in England’s top-flight remains unbeaten.

Following the latest round of fixtures, we have selected our top 11 performers from across the 10 matches.

Here’s our Premier League Team of the Week…

GK: Edouard Mendy (Chelsea)

After almost making a terrible error when he passed across his own goal and out for a corner, Mendy really made up for that by securing his side a clean sheet and point at Old Trafford. The new arrival saved well twice from Marcus Rashford and once from Juan Mata to secure the Blues just their second Premier League shutout this season.

DF: Wesley Fofana (Leicester City)

Jonny Evans was terrific in Leicester’s backline but we’ve selected fellow defender Wesley Fofana. The 19-year-old put in a strong display to deny Arsenal’s superstar attack at the Emirates. Signed from Saint-Etienne in October, the France Under-21 international was assured on the ball and made crucial blocks as the Foxes snatched a 1-0 win.

DF: Thiago Silva (Chelsea)

After a shaky start to his Chelsea career, Thiago Silva put in the kind of performance which showed why Frank Lampard was keen to bring him to Stamford Bridge. Nothing to outstanding but the Brazilian provided real leadership at the heart of the back-three which secured a point and clean sheet at Manchester United.

DF: Luke Ayling (Leeds United)

In an unfamiliar position at centre-back, stand-in skipper Ayling was very assured in Leeds’ 3-0 win at Aston Villa. The defender made up for an error to make a goal-line clearance to deny Jack Grealish and led by example in Marcelo Bielsa’s impressive Whites side.

WB: Jacob Murphy (Newcastle United)

In his first Premier League start start since December 2018, Jacob Murphy showed Steve Bruce that he deserved his chance in the Newcastle side. Playing in an unfamiliar right wing-back role, he was the Magpies’ biggest attacking threat and scored a clever free-kick to equalise for a 1-1 draw at Wolves late on.

WB: Arthur Masuaku (West Ham United)

Was one of the Hammers’ standout players in a standout first 45 minutes. Had the pace to keep Kyle Walker in check but also offered a lot going forward. Got back in to make a great clearance which denied Riyad Mahrez almost a certain goal in the second half as the Hammers secured a point.

MF: Declan Rice

The 21-year-old has really become the heartbeat of the West Ham side this season and continued his impressive form against Man City. Rice produced almost a perfect midfield performance against Pep Guardiola’s superstars as he had a 100% completion rate when it came to passes, tackles, and takes-ons. Seems to be growing in confidence all the time.

MF: James Ward-Prowse (Southampton)

The Saints skipper ran the game from midfield. Notched his first goal of the season with a rocket of a strike to put his side ahead and rarely gave the ball away. The 25-year-old seems to be getting more consistent and confident with age.

FW: Son Heung-min (Tottenham Hotspur)

After throwing away a 3-0 lead to draw 3-3 with West Ham last time out in the Premier League, it was vital for Jose Mourinho’s side to show a better defensive display at Burnley. And the Spurs boss will have been delighted to see his side come away with a plucky 1-0 victory. Once again, Son Heung-min was the match winner as he netted his eighth of the season. The forward wasn’t at his thrilling best but popped up with the vital moment as he headed home Harry Kane’s flick-on – the 29th time Tottenham’s brilliant pair have combined for a top-flight goal.

FW: Wilfried Zaha (Crystal Palace)

You have to wonder where Crystal Palace would be without their talismanic captain. The Ivory Coast forward was the Eagles’ match winner yet again on Saturday as he scored a goal and assisted another in the 2-1 win at Fulham. Zaha’s fifth Premier League strike of the season matches the amount he scored in his previous 41.

FW: Patrick Bamford (Leeds United)

Many predicted Leeds to go out and buy a centre-forward to replace Patrick Bamford this season. However, Marcelo Bielsa has kept faith in the Englishman and he continued to repay that faith with a hat-trick in the 3-0 win at Aston Villa. The three of his strikes – which all came in the second half – takes his tally to six in the Premier League this term.