Surprise Liverpool star Kelleher makes Premier League Team of the Week

 

After scoring five goals in a top-flight away match for the first time in their history, it is no surprise Crystal Palace dominate our Premier League Team of the Week. The Eagles have four representatives in the best rated XI and also joined by players from Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City.

 

Goalkeeper: Caoimhin Kelleher (Liverpool) - 7.46 rating

 

Alisson stand-in Caoimhin Kelleher can do no wrong at the moment after stringing together his second straight clean sheet for Liverpool in their 4-0 win over Wolves on Sunday. The 22-year-old didn't have too much to do but was on hand when called upon, saving all three of Wolves' attempts on target and also making one successful cross claim. He will drop out of the side as soon as Alisson is back fit but for now the Irish goalkeeper is not putting a foot wrong.

 

Right-back: Aaron Wan-Bissaka (Manchester United) - 7.61 rating

 

There is still plenty for Aaron Wan-Bissaka to improve on going forward but defensively he continues to shine. Wan-Bissaka completed all eight of his tackles against West Ham on Saturday, a record in a Premier League match this season, including one remarkable last-man tackle on Jarrod Bowen to deny him a great one-on-one opportunity.

 

Centre-back: Jannik Vestergaard (Southampton) - 8.71 rating

 

Jannik Vestergaard profited from another James Ward-Prowse set-piece to nod home his third goal of the season in Southampton's controversial 2-1 win away to Brighton on Monday night. Not only that, but Vestergaard set a personal record for most aerial duels won in a single Premier League game this season, reaching double figures for the first time (10). The 28-year-old also made four tackles and interceptions combined and five clearances.

 

Centre-back: Joel Matip (Liverpool) - 7.72 rating

 

No Virgil van Dijk, no problem. Joel Matip and Fabinho have stepped up expertly in his absence and the former even got in on the act in Liverpool's comfortable win over Wolves on Sunday with his first Premier League goal of the season. Matip also completed 95.7% of his attempted passes, as well as making four clearances to help Liverpool keep another clean sheet.

 

Left-back: Patrick van Aanholt (Crystal Palace) - 7.60 rating

 

Patrick van Aanholt was heavily involved in Crystal Palace's record 5-1 win away to West Brom at the weekend, on the receiving end of Matheus Pereira's red card incident before assisting Christian Benteke for Palace's third of the afternoon. Van Aanholt registered three key passes in total and even managed a couple of shots of his own.

 

Right wing: Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) - 8.63 rating

 

Mohamed Salah scored and assisted in Liverpool's routine win over Wolves to take his direct goal contribution in the Premier League this season beyond double figures (11). Salah only managed three shots and created one goalscoring chance, but crucially was decisive when he was involved in the final third.

 

Surprise Liverpool star Kelleher makes Premier League Team of the Week

 

Central midfield: Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) - 9.02 rating

 

Kevin De Bruyne is clicking into top gear just ahead of this coming weekend's Manchester derby after playing a direct hand in both of Manchester City's goals in a 2-0 win over Fulham. De Bruyne slipped in Raheem Sterling for City's first before converting from the spot to secure all three points for Pep Guardiola's side. De Bruyne had five shots in total; registered two key passes and completed as many dribbles.

 

Central midfield: Mason Mount (Chelsea) - 9.00 rating

 

After unfairly finding himself on the receiving end of supporter criticism, Mason Mount is starting to turn the tide after yet another eye-catching display for Chelsea. Mount was at the heart of everything good about Chelsea in their 3-1 win over Leeds, registering an assist and claiming the WhoScored Man of the Match award. Moreover, Mount registered seven key passes against Leeds, a personal record in a game for Chelsea, and also weighed in with five tackles and interceptions combined.

 

Left wing: Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace) - 7.96 rating

 

After being eased into the swing of things following his summer arrival, Eberechi Eze is starting to leave his mark at Crystal Palace and is also allowing Wilfried Zaha to perform even better. Against West Brom, Eze registered four key passes and claimed his second assist of the season. Not only that, but Eze completed two dribbles, claimed four fouls and won his first aerial duel of the season.

 

Striker: Wilfried Zaha (Crystal Palace) - 9.08 rating

 

After back-to-back defeats with Wilfried Zaha missing, Crystal Palace returned to winning ways straight away with their talisman back in the side. Zaha scored twice in Palace's 5-1 win at West Brom to take his tally for the season to seven goals, three more than he managed during the whole of the last campaign. Zaha also completed four dribbles and drew four fouls in a superb display from the Eagles.

 

Striker: Christian Benteke (Crystal Palace) - 9.68 rating

 

Leaving the best until last, Christian Benteke is our Premier League player of the week. Handed his first start of the season away to West Brom, Benteke responded with a brace - his first goals this season. Benteke was almost unplayable on Sunday. Having managed no key passes and five shots across six substitute appearances prior to the weekend, Benteke managed five shots and four key passes in 90 minutes against West Brom. The 30-year-old even chipped in with two tackles.

Surprise Liverpool star Kelleher makes Premier League Team of the Week