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Premier League Team of the Week: Salah, Gakpo and Nelson feature

Anthony Paphitis
Liverpool's Egyptian striker Mohamed Salah
Liverpool's Egyptian striker Mohamed SalahAFP
The Premier League action is complete for another week and we were treated to a handful of goal-laden matches. It's time for Flashscore's Team of the Week!

GK - Jose Sa (Wolves)

Wolves goalkeeper Jose Sa was kept busy during the 1-0 win over Tottenham and was key in helping his side keep a clean sheet en route to a vital three points at Molineux.

The Portuguese made six saves as Spurs took 21 shots with three coming inside the penalty area, while he also made three high claims.

DEF - Matty Cash (Aston Villa)

It was a low-event match between Aston Villa and Crystal Palace, but the hosts came away with a slender 1-0 victory after scoring the game's only shot on target.

Matty Cash played a key role in the winner with his cross being turned into his own net by Palace defender Joachim Andersen after a run down the right flank.

The Poland international was combative too, making five tackles and winning an impressive 10 of 12 ground duels.

DEF - Wesley Fofana (Chelsea)

Wesley Fofana's return to the Chelsea line-up was a welcomed one as the Blues registered their first win in seven games after edging Leeds 1-0.

Fofana was the unlikely scorer of the winner at Stamford Bridge rising high to head in the game's only goal, while he was imperious defensively by winning all five of his duels in the air.

Chelsea's French defender Wesley Fofana (L) vies with Leeds United's US midfielder Brenden Aaronson (R)
Chelsea's French defender Wesley Fofana (L) vies with Leeds United's US midfielder Brenden Aaronson (R) AFP

DEF - Armel Bella-Kotchap (Southampton)

Yet another 1-0 win in the Premier League this weekend went Southampton's way against Leicester and young centre-back Armel Bella-Kotchap was solid as the Saints moved off the foot of the table.

The 21-year-old German was sharp defensively, with his four clearances, three interceptions and two tackles stifling the Leicester attack.

DEF - Andy Robertson (Liverpool)

Andy Robertson is one of a handful of Liverpool players to feature this week after their 7-0 mauling of rivals Manchester United and the Scot is good value for it.

Robertson was superb for the ruthless Reds at both ends of the pitch. Creatively, he set up three chances and fed an excellent pass for Cody Gakpo to score before half-time.

MID - Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)

At his supreme best, it would be impossible to ignore Liverpool's new all-time Premier League top scorer.

Mohamed Salah was unplayable against United racking up two goals and assists apiece to give the Red Devils a torrid evening at Anfield.

The Egyptian fired in his record-equalling goal in clinical fashion off the underside of the crossbar before reacting instinctively to notch his 129th league tally.

Liverpool's Egyptian striker Mohamed Salah (centre left) celebrates with Liverpool's English midfielder Harvey Elliott (centre right)
Liverpool's Egyptian striker Mohamed Salah (centre left) celebrates with Liverpool's English midfielder Harvey Elliott (centre right)AFP

MID - Romeo Lavia (Southampton)

Central midfielder Romeo Lavia showed off all his talents for Southampton as they held off Leicester.

The 19-year-old mopped up the play excellently, making 14 recoveries and three tackles with one of his challenges playing a key role in Southampton's loan goal.

MID - Alexis Mac Allister (Brighton)

Brighton continued their strong run of form with a 4-0 demolition of West Ham and Alexis Mac Allister certainly made sure to involve himself.

The Argentina international got the scoring started on the south coast with a perfect penalty before turning provider - his header finding Joel Veltman to convert.

MID - Reiss Nelson (Arsenal)

A mix of injuries and form has made it difficult for Reiss Nelson to work his way into the Arsenal starting fold, but that won't necessarily be too significant after the 23-year-old provided one of the club's iconic moments in the Emirates era.

The Premier League-chasing Gunners found themselves down to strugglers Bournemouth and turned to Nelson off the bench to make an impact.

And make an impact he did, setting up Ben White to level the game before lashing a 97th-minute, left-footed strike into the corner to keep Arsenal's cushion to Manchester City.

Arsenal's English midfielder Reiss Nelson (C) celebrates
Arsenal's English midfielder Reiss Nelson (C) celebratesAFP

FWD - Brennan Johnson (Nottingham Forest)

Brennan Johnson continues to sparkle for Nottingham Forest and he performed well in their 2-2 draw with Everton.

The young Welshman was Forest's main attacking outlet against the Toffees, scoring twice in what could be an important point for Steve Cooper's men come the end of the season.

FWD - Cody Gakpo (Liverpool)

Cody Gakpo appears to have hit his stride since securing a move to Liverpool and his confidence was brimming against United.

The Netherlands international got the scoring underway with a clinical finish from the left and clipped in Liverpool's third from a tight angle early in the second half.

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