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Centre forward: Sadio Mane (Liverpool) – Had a happy homecoming at his old club Southampton, scoring one goal, making another and fashioning a series of chances. Getty

Goalkeeper: Nick Pope (Burnley) – Back in the team after Tom Heaton’s sale, he impressed with a string of saves against Arsenal. No chance with the goals. EPA

Right-back: George Baldock (Sheffield United) – Kept Wilfried Zaha quiet as United kept a first clean sheet since promotion to earn a first victory in the top flight since 2007. Reuters

Centre-back: Caglar Soyuncu (Leicester) – Ensured the sold Harry Maguire was not missed with a defiant display at the back as Leicester drew at Stamford Bridge. Getty

Centre-back: Steve Cook (Bournemouth) – Part of the defence, left with Callum Wilson, who withstood a Villa onslaught to make sure Bournemouth held on to their first-half lead. Getty

Left-back: Lucas Digne (Everton) – Played the pass for Bernard’s goal and also helped Everton record a 10th clean sheet in 13 games. It is a terrific record. Getty

Right midfield: Leandro Trossard (Brighton) – An auspicious first start. Even after having one goal disallowed, the Belgian showed character and skill to score another. AP Photo

Centre midfield: Kevin de Bruyne (Manchester City) – The best player on the pitch against Tottenham. His outstanding crossing led to both of City’s goals. Getty

Centre midfield: Dani Ceballos (Arsenal) – Showed class and creativity with his tricks and passing on a terrific full debut. Looks a potentially superb signing. Getty

Left midfield: Harry Wilson (Bournemouth) – A specialist at long-range goals opened his Bournemouth account in typical fashion with a spectacular strike against Aston Villa. AP Photo

Centre forward: Teemu Pukki (Norwich) – The Championship’s top scorer last year illustrated he can prosper in the Premier League with a brilliant hat-trick, including a terrific volley. Getty

Centre forward: Sadio Mane (Liverpool) – Had a happy homecoming at his old club Southampton, scoring one goal, making another and fashioning a series of chances. Getty

Goalkeeper: Nick Pope (Burnley) – Back in the team after Tom Heaton’s sale, he impressed with a string of saves against Arsenal. No chance with the goals. EPA

Right-back: George Baldock (Sheffield United) – Kept Wilfried Zaha quiet as United kept a first clean sheet since promotion to earn a first victory in the top flight since 2007. Reuters

Centre-back: Caglar Soyuncu (Leicester) – Ensured the sold Harry Maguire was not missed with a defiant display at the back as Leicester drew at Stamford Bridge. Getty

Centre-back: Steve Cook (Bournemouth) – Part of the defence, left with Callum Wilson, who withstood a Villa onslaught to make sure Bournemouth held on to their first-half lead. Getty

Left-back: Lucas Digne (Everton) – Played the pass for Bernard’s goal and also helped Everton record a 10th clean sheet in 13 games. It is a terrific record. Getty

Right midfield: Leandro Trossard (Brighton) – An auspicious first start. Even after having one goal disallowed, the Belgian showed character and skill to score another. AP Photo

Centre midfield: Kevin de Bruyne (Manchester City) – The best player on the pitch against Tottenham. His outstanding crossing led to both of City’s goals. Getty

Centre midfield: Dani Ceballos (Arsenal) – Showed class and creativity with his tricks and passing on a terrific full debut. Looks a potentially superb signing. Getty

Left midfield: Harry Wilson (Bournemouth) – A specialist at long-range goals opened his Bournemouth account in typical fashion with a spectacular strike against Aston Villa. AP Photo

Centre forward: Teemu Pukki (Norwich) – The Championship’s top scorer last year illustrated he can prosper in the Premier League with a brilliant hat-trick, including a terrific volley. Getty

Centre forward: Sadio Mane (Liverpool) – Had a happy homecoming at his old club Southampton, scoring one goal, making another and fashioning a series of chances. Getty

Sadio Mane and Teemu Pukki shine as Bournemouth double up: Premier League team of the week

Richard Jolly has selected his best XI from this weekend's matches in the photo gallery below, with players from 10 clubs included

August 19, 2019

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