The best Premier League XI for Saturday…
The Daily Mail produced a Premier League team of the day on Saturday, which included stars from Chelsea and Arsenal. Here is who Mail writer Matt Morlidge went for:
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GK) Julian Speroni, Crystal Palace (vs Burnley), 7.5
Made an excellent penalty save to ensure Palace a share of the points.
CB) Nathan Baker, Aston Villa (vs Liverpool), 8
A thoroughly commanding defensive display in the absence of Ron Vlaar.
CB) Vincent Kompany, Manchester City (vs Arsenal), 7.5
Made several crucial interventions to ensure that City didn’t fall to a second consecutive defeat.
CB) John Stones, Everton (vs West Brom), 7.5
Justified his selection alongside Phil Jagielka with an excellent performance, helping Everton to their first clean sheet of the season.
DM) Fabian Delph, Aston Villa (vs Liverpool), 7.5
What is already an excellent season for the new England international continued with an excellent performance at Anfield.
CM) Jack Wilshere, Arsenal (vs Manchester City), 8
Looked back to his best with a fantastic all-round display that was capped off by a brilliant goal.
CM) Cesc Fabregas, Chelsea (vs Swansea), 8
Provided multiple chances yet again, becoming the first Premier League player ever to get an assist in six consecutive matches.
AM) Christian Eriksen, Tottenham (vs Sunderland), 8.5
His goal from close range wasn’t anything to ride home about, but his link-up play between midfield and attack has to be admired. A shining light in the 2-2 draw.
CF) Graziano Pelle, Southampton (vs Newcastle), 7.5
Scored twice in the 4-0 thrashing of a poor Newcastle, continuing to answer the critics who were unimpressed with his start to the season.
CF) Diego Costa, Chelsea (vs Swansea), 9.5
Took his tally to seven goals in four games with a poachers hat-trick at Stamford Bridge. Looks to be the missing link that Chelsea went without last season.
CF: Romelu Lukaku, Everton (vs West Brom), 8
Got his first Premier League goal for a club that actually owns him, and was generally impressive throughout against his former side.
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