Bournemouth and Chelsea players dominate after heavy wins: Premier League team of the week



Richard Jolly selects his Premier League team of the week based on the Saturday and Sunday matches.

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Goalkeeper: Ben Foster (West Bromwich Albion)

Maarten Stekelenburg and Tom Heaton were also outstanding but Foster made save after save to frustrate Tottenham Hotspur.

Right-back: Victor Moses (Chelsea)

A winger asked to play wing-back, Moses responded valiantly and contributed a classy third goal in the defeat of Leicester City.

Centre-back: Winston Reid (West Ham United)

A rock at the back as 10-man West Ham ended their poor run with a hard-fought 1-0 win at London rivals Crystal Palace.

Centre-back: Ashley Williams (Everton)

Overshadowed by Maarten Stekelenburg but defended brilliantly in Everton’s brave rearguard action to earn a point against Manchester City.

Left-back: Charlie Daniels (Bournemouth)

Proved why he is one of the most underrated attacking left-backs in the league with a goal and an assist against Hull City.

Right midfield: Junior Stanislas (Bournemouth)

The electric winger led the way in Bournemouth’s biggest top-flight win with two goals in the 6-1 thrashing of Hull.

Centre midfield: N’Golo Kante (Chelsea)

Leicester got an unwanted illustration of their former player’s energy and ability as he dominated the midfield to set up Chelsea’s 3-0 win.

Centre midfield: Joe Allen (Stoke City)

His sudden transformation into a scorer continued with a well-taken double to earn Stoke a first league win of the season.

Left midfield: Jose Holebas (Watford)

Playing as a wing-back, he showed his attacking threat with a terrific winner to earn Watford three points at Middlesbrough.

Striker: Theo Walcott (Arsenal)

Scored two, almost had two more but proved decisive in Arsenal’s sixth successive win, a 3-2 triumph over Swansea City.

Striker: Charlie Austin (Southampton)

Reminded his former club of his talents with a predatory double as Burnley were overwhelmed 3-1 at St Mary’s Stadium.

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