Premier League team of the weekend, featuring Sanchez, Lamela and Sturridge.
Read on to see our Premier League team of the weekend, with Arsenal hat-trick hero Alexis Sanchez undoubtedly the pick of the bunch, but three Tottenham players also in after an incredible 4-1 win over Manchester City…
GK: Jack Butland (Stoke City)
Shining since becoming number one at Stoke City, Jack Butland put in another fine display against an impressive Bournemouth side this weekend, making five saves in a hard-fought 2-1 win.
DR: Daryl Janmaat (Newcastle)
Strong at the back and a danger going forward, Daryl Janmaat was one of the stand-out Newcastle performers against Chelsea, despite losing a two-goal lead late on.
DL: Nacho Monreal (Arsenal)
With two assists from left-back, Nacho Monreal was excellent for Arsenal again this weekend and is showing himself to be a key part of this Gunners side.
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DC: Toby Alderweireld (Tottenham)
Solid at the back and also getting forward to score against Manchester City, Toby Alderweireld had a great game to earn a huge three points for Spurs.
DC: Virgil van Dijk (Southampton)
Another defender on the scoresheet, Virgil van Dijk put in one of his best performances in a Southampton shirt since he joined the club in the summer.
MC: Eric Dier (Tottenham)
Excellent in a new defensive midfield role this season, Eric Dier capped another strong display with a fine long-range goal to peg City back at White Hart Lane.
MC: James Milner (Liverpool)
Scorer of an early goal for Liverpool, James Milner showed what a matchwinner he can be as he ran the show against his old club Aston Villa to earn a vital win for the Reds.
AMR: Alexis Sanchez (Arsenal)
Back to his very best, Alexis Sanchez scored a stunning hat-trick as Arsenal beat in-form Leicester City 5-2 at the King Power Stadium. His third goal was the pick of the bunch, but he showed superb predatory instincts on the first two as well.
AML: Erik Lamela (Tottenham)
A player who might finally be showing his potential for Tottenham, Erik Lamela gave City a hard time in this big win, and added a well-taken fourth goal late on.
AMC: Juan Mata (Manchester United)
With a goal and an assist, Juan Mata did what he does best for Manchester United as they earned a relatively straightforward 3-0 win over Sunderland.
FC: Daniel Sturridge (Liverpool)
Back in the team after a nightmare with injuries, Daniel Sturridge looked back on top form to score twice in Liverpool’s 3-2 win over Aston Villa, completing our Premier League team of the weekend.
