26.8.14

Team of the Week.




Thibaut Courtois (Chelsea)

Has pressure to perform after replacing Cech and was solid in what was an open game against the newly promoted and attacking Leicester team. He made some excellent saves including a fantastic one on one with David Nugent.

Eric Dier (Tottenham)

For the second week in a row, another cracking display from Dier and another goal as well to help Spurs in their perfect start to the league campaign. His first real test will be stopping Sturridge and Balotelli of Liverpool next week.

Ron Vlaar (Aston Villa)

His league form has continued after his impressive world cup, his confidence from the summer is increasing every game, two clean sheets in two league games.  Cannot ask for more from your centre back, plus there’s a solid partnership with him and Senderos developing.

Seamus Coleman (Everton)

In a game Everton dominated and should have won comfortably, Coleman was a prominent and continuous attacking force. He grabbed a goal and was consistently on form throughout.

Branislav Ivanovic (Chelsea)

A key figure in a defence that has only shipped one goal in their opening two games, Ivanovic has been Chelsea’s rock, another solid week in which he provided the assist for Diego Costa’s goal. The fixture against Leicester wasn’t as easy as some had predicted his dedication and determination helped ensure Chelsea get all 3 points.

Stewart Downing (West Ham)

Reinvigorated since his transfer from Liverpool the winger was in devastating form against Crystal Palace this weekend. Some players aren’t cut out to play at big clubs where the expectation week after week is huge, Downing seems to excel without that expectation and should kick on and improve even more.

Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal)

Ramsey’s goal was instrumental and helped Arsenal come back from 2 down to what had been a very composed Everton side until he struck 7 minutes from time. Fairly anonymous for most of the match and yet he stepped up during a key moment, the sign of a great player.

Nacer Chadli (Tottenham)

After sitting out the opener against West Ham he scored twice to condemn QPR to 2 defeats in 2 games. He’s slowly beginning to prove his worth and make his mark on this spurs side.

Cesc Fabregas (Chelsea)

The transfer of the summer on performances so far. Fabregas has taken on the responsibility of filling the departed Lampard’s boots with ease, devastating going forward and another assist. It’s only a matter of time before the goals start flowing from his boots.

Stevan Jovetic (Manchester City)

After a good pre-season he is putting in performances that count in the league now, a thorn in Liverpool's side most of the game, got himself an assist and a goal. He’s really putting up a fight for his place in the starting line-up.

Mauro Zarate (West Ham)

Playing just behind the top man he was immense in driving the hammers forward and inspiring his team mates around him.

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