Merseyside rivals Liverpool and Everton are well represented in the final Premier League team of the week before the international break.
Here, the Press Association looks at this weekend’s standout performers.
Alisson Becker (Liverpool)
The Reds added to bottom club Crystal Palace’s pain but not before their Brazilian goalkeeper made several fine saves, notably from Yeremy Pino and Daichi Kamada. Eddie Nketiah’s late penalty denied him a deserved clean sheet.
Ezri Konsa (Arsenal)
The England international continues to excel after his summer switch to Arsenal and was their best performer in a surprisingly hard-fought win over Hull.
James Hill (Bournemouth)
A consistent presence at the heart of Bournemouth’s miserly defence, Hill almost got his name on the scoresheet but was just unable to turn Evanilson’s cross-shot on target.
Tarik Muharemovic (Leeds)
Racked up double figures for clearances in an imposing performance as Leeds stalled Tottenham’s recent resurgence.
Vitalii Mykolenko (Everton)
Solid in defence and added an assist, his first of the season, for the first of Thierno Barry’s two goals.
Alysson (Aston Villa)
The young Brazilian played a pivotal role in a madcap game at Old Trafford, with his goal inside the first minute lighting the blue touchpaper.
Jules Ahoka (Sunderland)
The 20-year-old was pressed into service as a very early substitute for the injured Granit Xhaka and did not look at all out of place in only his second Premier League appearance.
Florian Wirtz (Liverpool)
The Germany playmaker delivered an overdue end product with a goal, his first in the league since April, and an assist for Alexander Isak’s late clincher.
Thierno Barry (Everton)
Manager David Moyes warned “(Erling) Haaland’s worried about him catching him” after the in-form striker scored twice more to reach six for the league season and 10 in all competitions.
Alexander Isak (Liverpool)
Only Manchester City hitman Haaland has scored more than Isak’s seven top-flight goals this season as he too begins to deliver on the nine-figure fee Liverpool paid for him.
Liam Delap (Nottingham Forest)
The inconsistent frontman showcased the best of his pace and power along with a pair of emphatic finishes as Forest earned a much-needed win and extended Manchester City’s slump to a third straight league loss.
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