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Phil Costa·12 February 2019

Premier League Team of the Weekend: Matchday 26

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Manchester City put Chelsea to the sword, Manchester United won again and relegation six-pointers threw up some drama.

But who stood out amongst the madness?


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Here is our team of the weekend.


Goalkeeper

Tom Heaton (Burnley)

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Made a string of outstanding saves against Brighton, with Burnley now on their best top-flight run since 1975.


Defence

James Milner (Liverpool)

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In an unfamiliar role, Milner made three tackles and provided an assist as Liverpool eased to victory over Bournemouth.

Sol Bamba (Cardiff)

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Bamba scored a crucial equaliser against Southampton on Saturday but also won the most aerial duels (9) of anyone on the pitch.

Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool)

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Van Dijk was imperious again for Liverpool, making six clearances and five ball recoveries against Bournemouth.

Ben Chilwell (Leicester)

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Despite their defeat, Chilwell was a constant threat down the left and created three chances for his wasteful team-mates.


Midfield

Ilkay Gündogan (Manchester City)

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Gündogan was at his very best against Chelsea, creating two goal-scoring chances, winning five tackles and three interceptions.

Paul Pogba (Manchester United)

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Pogba continued his impressive run of form under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with an impressive brace against Fulham.

Raheem Sterling (Manchester City)

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Not many wingers get the best of César Azpilicueta but Sterling ran him ragged on Sunday with two goals and two assists.

Anthony Martial (Manchester United)

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Martial was directly involved in two of Manchester United’s three goals against Fulham, scoring one brilliant goal and assisting another.


Forwards

Sergio Agüero (Manchester City)

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Agüero scored with all three of his shots on target against Chelsea, netting his record-equalling 11th Premier League hat-trick.

Heung min-Son (Tottenham)

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Son scored the game-winning goal against Leicester on Sunday and has been brilliant in the absence of Harry Kane and Dele Alli.