MX23RW : Monday, February 3 12:42:12| >> :60:527:527:

Sports Mole's Premier League Team of the Week

Sports Mole's Premier League Team of the Week
© PA Photos
Sports Mole selects its Premier League team of the week.

Manchester United saw their lead at the top of the Premier League table cut to five points this weekend following their 1-1 draw at Tottenham Hotspur.

Champions Manchester City did what they needed to do on Saturday with a 2-0 win over Fulham before the Red Devils conceded late at White Hart Lane to end their four-game winning streak.

Meanwhile, Chelsea put the disappointment of Wednesday's 2-2 draw with Southampton behind them as they saw off Arsenal 2-1 at Stamford Bridge.

At the bottom of the table Queens Park Rangers picked up a valuable point at West Ham United, while Reading got one over on fellow strugglers Newcastle United.

Aston Villa let a two-goal lead slip in their 2-2 draw with neighbours West Bromwich Albion and a Steven Fletcher-inspired Sunderland saw off Wigan Athletic.

Following another unpredictable program of Premier League action, Sports Mole picks out its team of the week.

David De Gea (Man Utd)
Yes, the Spaniard was at fault for Tottenham's late equaliser, but he also pulled off a string of fine saves at White Hart Lane to stop Spurs running away with the match.

Clint Hill (QPR)
He may not be the most glamourous of players in the Premier League, but Hill got his side out of jail a number of times during their draw at West Ham.
Vincent Kompany (Man City)
City's skipper was composure personified in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Fulham.
Rio Ferdinand (Man Utd)
The United defence was bombarded against Spurs and the veteran centre-back gave a superb display to keep the opposition (almost) at bay.
Luke Shaw (Southampton)
The youngster looks like he could be one for the future thanks to his assured performance in Wednesday's 2-2 draw at Chelsea.

David Silva (Man City)
Silva ran the show against Fulham as his two goals got City's weekend off to a good start at the Etihad Stadium.
Steven Gerrard (Liverpool)
It was as strong a performance that the Liverpool skipper has given this season to help his side thump Norwich 5-0 at Anfield.
Ramires (Chelsea)
The Brazilian was a relentless presence in midfield during Chelsea's vital 2-1 win over Arsenal.
Charles N'Zogbia (Aston Villa)
Villa fans have rarely seen the best of N'Zogbia since his move from Wigan, but he put in a tireless display out wide in Saturday's 2-2 draw at West Brom.

Steven Fletcher (Sunderland)
The Scot was lethal in attack for Sunderland against Wigan as his two brilliantly-taken goals showed.
Daniel Sturridge (Liverpool)
Three goals in three games for Liverpool have seen the dynamic Sturridge fit right in at Anfield.

ID:65182: cacheID:65182:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:4282:
Written by
Jack Prescott
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Steven Gerrard
Read Next:
Gerrard: 'We need two more big players'
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool23175156213556
2Arsenal24148249222750
3Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest24145540271347
4Manchester CityMan City24125748351341
5Newcastle UnitedNewcastle24125742291341
6Chelsea23117545301540
7Bournemouth24117641281340
8Aston Villa2410773437-337
9Fulham249963632436
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton2481063538-334
11Brentford2494114242031
12Crystal Palace247982830-230
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd2485112834-629
14Tottenham HotspurSpurs24831348371127
15West Ham UnitedWest Ham2376102844-1627
16Everton236892328-526
17Wolverhampton WanderersWolves2454153452-1819
18Leicester CityLeicester2445152553-2817
19Ipswich TownIpswich2437142249-2716
20Southampton2423191854-369


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!