The Lads at the Newfanzone have collectively selected this week’s Barclays Premier League team of the week (Week 3).
We have chosen to line up in a classic 4-4-2 attacking formation and this are the stand out players for us.
Formation; 4-4-2
Goalkeeper: Wojciech Szczesny (Arsenal)
Poland international Wojciech Szczesny made some important saves in Arsenal’s win over Aston Villa, he made a top class save from Ciaran Clark in the early part of the game which was a defining moment.
Right Back: Nathaniel Clyne (Southampton)
He had a terrific game over the weekend,his overall contribution to his attack and defence is immense. He was at the heart of the move that resulted in Victor Wanyama’s excellent finish to win the game at Swansea.
Left Back : Keiran Gibbs (Arsenal)
Gibbs had a commanding performance at Villa park,coordinating play from his wing. He had 90 touches against Aston Villa on Saturday which is best statistics since playing against Manchester United in February 2014
Centre Defender: Winston Reid (West Ham United)
The young defender gave West Ham the best possible start against Liverpool on Saturday evening with a goal that set the tempo for an excellent game. Defensively,He coped extremely well with the treat of Raheem Sterling and Mario Ballotelli.
Centre Defender: Eliaquim Mangala (Manchester City)
The young Frenchman showed why Manchester City bought him for a huge transfer fee. he was commanding and helped in neutralizing in form striker Diego Costa’s Goal threat through out the game. Mangala didn’t lose a single aerial duel, from six contested, while he also won four of his seven attempts at tackles.
Midfielder : Mesut Ozil (Arsenal)
Mesut Ozil scored a great goal and provided a lovely cross for Danny Welbeck to net his first goal for Arsenal.
Midfielder: Esteban Cambiasso (Leicester City)
The veteran midfielder who was making a debut for the newly-promoted side was one of the key players who rattled Manchester United at the King Power stadium. He capped off his debut with a fantastic finish which brought his team back on level terms.
Midfielder : Stewart Downing (West Ham United)
The English winger continued his blistering form which have seen him notch up 3 assist this season,he created lot of chances against his former club Liverpool.
Midfielder : Victor Moses (Stoke City)
The Nigerian international was a ‘thorn in the flesh’ of QPR defender Mauricio Isla, ,Moses was involved in the build up to his team first goal and made a sublime pass for Peter crouch’s goal.
Centre Forward: Papiss Cisse (Newcastle United)
Cisse late brace at St. James’ park on Saturday eased pressure on Newcastle coach Alan Pardew.
Centre Forward: James Vardy (Leicester City)
The Leicester City man pulled off a top-class performance against Manchester United at the King power stadium on Sunday. Vardy created six chances against Manchester United; the most by a striker in a single Premier League match this season
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