EPL Team of the Week: Kane, Sterling finally find form

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FourFourTwo SA selects the Premier League Team of the Week as Tottenham’s Harry Kane bags a double, while Raheem Sterling and Eden Hazard shine for Manchester City and Chelsea, writes DEAN WORKMAN.

Formation 4-3-3

Goalkeeper: Alisson (Liverpool)

The Brazilian may have conceded an early goal courtesy of a Hazard strike but made a number of quality saves to deny Chelsea from then on and keep Liverpool in the game. A late Daniel Sturridge strike earned the Reds a point, but they had Alisson to thank for stopping the Blues from extending their lead.

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Right back: Pablo Zabaleta (West Ham)

The former Manchester City man put in a stellar showing against Manchester United. The defender not only assisted Felipe Anderson’s opening goal but Zabaleta also made three tackles and two blocks in a great all-round display.

Centre back: David Luiz (Chelsea)

The Brazilian continued his resurgence with another fine performance in the draw against Liverpool. Luiz produced a stunning goalline clearance while also making more interceptions (five) and blocks (two) than any other Chelsea player.

Centre back: Harry Maguire (Leicester City)

The English defender showed why Manchester United were interested in signing him with a quality all-round display against the Magpies. Not only did he score a goal with a towering header, but he was also rock solid at the back.

Left back: Jonny (Wolves)

The Portuguese marauding wing back was in scintillating form over the weekend. He provided bundles of energy, pace and defensive stability down the left flank, while he also showed his attacking abilities to get forward and secure the three points for his side with a well-taken goal.

Right centre midfield: Johann Berg Gudmundsson (Burnley)

The midfield was Burnley’s star man in a 2-1 away win over Cardiff. Gudmundsson opened the scoring for Sean Dyche’s men before setting up Sam Vokes to score the winner.

Centre midfield: Mark Noble (West Ham United)

The fan favourite produced a complete performance for the Hammers in their 3-1 win over Manchester United. Noble provided the assist for the third scored by Marko Arnautovic and completed more passes than any of his teammates.

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Left centre midfield: Gylfi Sigurdsson (Everton)

The Icelandic midfielder may have missed a penalty but he dusted himself off and went on to produce a match-winning performance. Sigurdsson bagged himself a brace in the 3-0 win against Fulham, which was also accompanied by five chances created – the most of any Everton player.

Right midfield: Raheem Sterling (Manchester City)

The former Liverpool man has started hitting his stride in recent weeks and continued his great form by first opening the scoring against Brighton and then providing an assist for Sergio Aguero’s goal which killed the game off as a contest. Sterling terrorised his opponents down the right flank, showcasing his speed, skill and finishing ability.

Striker: Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur)

He may have started the season slowly, but the Tottenham frontman looks to finally have found some form. Kane bagged himself a double in the 2-0 win and could have easily had a hat-trick, but it was his improved sharpness and overall performance that would have his manager happy.

Left wing: Eden Hazard (Chelsea)

Arguably the best player in the league at the moment, Hazard put in yet another stunning display against title rivals Liverpool. The Belgian wing was a constant threat going forward as he scored Chelsea’s opener and was only denied from adding to that tally by the brilliant Alisson.

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