At the end of every Premier League weekend, BBC football pundit Garth Crooks compiles his thoughts and presents his 'Team of the Week'.
This week's choices are: As always, Garth also talks about the game's big talking points in his Crooks of the Matter.
Ederson (Manchester City): The Manchester City keeper has not been part of my team selection for some time. I'm not entirely sure if that says more about his defenders than about his own performance. But the Brazilian needed to be at his best in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Chelsea.
Without Ederson's performance, City might have lost 0-2. Ederson made an excellent double save, his first save denying Raheem Sterling's second goal of the game.
The defending champions may look back on this game as a defining moment at the end of the season. The title could be decided by a close margin, and Ederson's double save could be the difference.
Nelson Semedo (Wolverhampton Wanderers): There were so many impressive performances from Wolves in their 2-1 win over Tottenham that they could have picked any number of players to include in their squad.
Nelson Semedo was outstanding and deserves a mention. His ability to not only move forward but also defend equally was impressive. Guglielmo Vicario brilliantly saved the rebound that Hwang Hee-chan should have scored. He then produced a ball of the match for Pablo Sarabia, who also should have scored, in the second half, and produced a block to prevent Dejan Kulusevski from putting Spurs ahead.
Playing with a back three seems to have changed Wolves, allowing Semedo to move forward almost at will. He is probably the player who has improved the most since joining the Wolves.
Lewis Dunk (Brighton & Hove Albion): Dunk's header crossed the front of Sheffield United's box for Brighton's opening goal, ending the game with a 5-0 win. Brighton were on a roll and it was clear they were in no mood to repeat their performance against Luton Town, which they lost 4-0 to another relegation contending team.
Sheffield United were certainly not helped by Mason Holgate's early red card for his tackle on Kaoru Mitoma, but the defender got what he deserved. If a player is behaving like this during a game, it should have been discovered during practice and it needs to be stopped.
There's no point in the coaching staff telling the crowd in post-game interviews that they're too enthusiastic or that the players will “learn from this.” The coaching staff are the teachers and they have to take some of the blame when a player steps off the line like that. Sheffield United have a rich history and a reputation to protect, and that should be protected.
Murillo (Nottingham Forest): Murillo was the only person standing between West Ham's Michail Antonio and a free shot at the Nottingham Forest goal. The way the defenders slowed Antonio down and then stood him up before letting him get back on his feet was not just impressive, it was defense of the highest quality. Antonio was desperate for the defender to rush in or put himself forward, but the Brazilian read the situation brilliantly, simply waiting for the striker to make his move.
But the sacking of Kalvin Phillips when West Ham lost 2-0 was hopelessly poor. If a player who tried to steal the ball was sent off now, the game would be in a dangerous situation. As for Morgan Gibbs-White exaggerating his challenge and flying like a trapeze artist, he should be ashamed of himself. Getting players sent off is not the purpose of the game so far.
It was a good win for Forest, but another setback for David Moyes. The lack of investment in the team by the board suggests that Moyes is no longer of value to the club and they are waiting for his contract to expire. That's the pro game for you.
Raheem Sterling (Chelsea): Sterling played against Crystal Palace last Monday and changed the course of the game in Chelsea's 3-1 win. To his credit, manager Mauricio Pochettino recognized the player's return to form and started him against Manchester City on Saturday.
And Sterling returned to the Etihad Stadium with devastating effect. Josep Guardiola's reaction to the goal that once caused Sterling's darling to leave the club suggests it was like a dagger in his heart. The pain etched on Guardiola's face, not to mention the hysterical flailing of his arms in frantic protest, said it all.
Sterling, on the other hand, tried to control his emotions and show some respect. After all, City gave him trophies and the most successful period of his illustrious career. But his clenched fists and the bulge in his cheeks showed his relief and certain contentment.
Martin Odegaard (Arsenal): What did Burnley expect when they gave the Arsenal captain enough space and time to put the ball exactly where he wanted it? That's what they deserve.
Martin Odegaard must have thought it was his birthday after four minutes of this game. He was given enough space for carriages and horses to pass through. He took the chance and Arsenal were on their way to a 5-0 win at Turf Moor.
Don't Burnley's players realize they are fighting for their Premier League lives? If they don't have the determination to crush one of the best teams in the country, which is aiming for the title, it wouldn't be surprising if they were dismantled.
Odegaard made life even more miserable for Burnley with a superb assist for Bukayo Saka's second goal and overall led the show.
Joao Gomez (Wolverhampton Wanderers): The quality of some of the football that Wolves played at Tottenham was substandard. Gomez's first goal was not surprising, especially when the opponents were not prepared to compete for headers in their own penalty area – Tottenham paid the price for their lack of competitiveness early in the game.
But the second goal was the result of the most brilliant counter-attack devised by Pedro Neto, Wolves' player of the season for me. Gomez, the most inspired of the afternoon, scored again.
Tottenham should have taken the points in this game based on their chances, but both keepers were excellent on the day.
Gary O'Neill is doing some really exciting things with these Wolves players. They obviously enjoy playing in front of him and their style of play is great to watch.
Bukayo Saka (Arsenal): Arsenal could have played the game against Burnley with one arm tied behind their backs. They passed the ball around Turf Moor as if it were an exhibition match and the hosts allowed them the ball.
It's good to play clean soccer, but there comes a time when the home team has to compete, especially if the opponent is better than them. Arsenal looked magnificent, scoring almost at will, but Burnley looked not only out of their element but, most worryingly, in desperate need of inspiration.
Saka, on the other hand, smashed his second goal into the roof of Burnley's net, as if he was completely fed up with the mismatch and couldn't wait to end the game to continue his weekend activities. Ta.
It looks like the Gunners won't give up on their title dreams. Who can blame them for the way they played?
Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa): What on earth was Antony Robinson thinking? If in doubt, throw the ball to a line away from your own goal. They teach it at elementary school level.
This obsession with putting the ball in dangerous areas and leaving it up to teammates to deal with the problem is becoming a frightening feature of the modern game. Well, Ollie Watkins took full advantage of Robinson's misjudgment and made them pay for their stupidity, but he didn't let it go either. The striker added another goal in the second half, completing an even more impressive finish as Villa won 2-1.
Players like Watkins must be licking their tongues when the ball goes back toward the opposition goal and they are given a chance to steal the ball. Whatever happened to the great old adage, “Don't risk the ball”?
Rasmus Hojlund (Manchester United): Vjølund's first goal in the 2-1 win over Luton was the result of a strong strike from an in-form player, and his second goal was a brilliant improvisation. The Luton players were waving their hands in the air and complaining to the referee that Hojland had somehow used his arm rather than his chest to funnel the ball into the net, but it was pure despair and they too I knew that.
Manchester United left Kenilworth Road with a satisfactory result, but they should have won this game by ippon. Seven goals in six games suggests Hojland is finding his wings and starting to fly. This young man also seems to be made of tough material. He has gone through a very difficult period at the club and it must have been painful.
But it looks like United fans may have a new hero, and the club a new Frank Stapleton.
Mohamed Salah (Liverpool): It's no use for Jurgen Klopp to put his hands on his head every time one of his players goes into a tackle. Curtis Jones, Diogo Jota and Darwin Nunez were all sent off injured in Liverpool's 4-1 win over Brentford, but that's football.
Expecting a soccer player to never knock is like expecting a chef to never cut his finger. This wasn't a dirty game full of bad tackles, it was a hot-blooded Premier League game.
Liverpool have played in four competitions and the injury list is growing. The Reds are still in good form at the moment, but they can't afford to suffer any more injuries on a rapidly deteriorating team.
The Merseysiders are set to face a resurgent Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final, and while at one point it looked like a foregone conclusion, the decision is now too close. If more players are absent, there will be a serious threat to the title challenge.
Fortunately, Mohamed Salah is back after his stint on the treatment table and he looked impressive. With Salah on the pitch, anything is possible.
The scammers in question
Chelsea's Cole Palmer's return to the Etihad Stadium over the weekend has been a hot topic as he was allegedly given a snub by Ederson in the tunnel as he waited for both teams to take to the pitch before the game. Became. As far as I can tell, every Manchester City player who passed Cole as he lined up in the tunnel gave him a pat on the back, a firm handshake, or a warm hug. I have to say I was very impressed. I remember that a few years ago things were very different.
Everyone remembers the 2005 incident between Arsenal's Patrick Vieira and Manchester United's Roy Keane when the two captains collided in the tunnel at Highbury before a match. Well, in the 80's and 90's that wasn't uncommon. In fact, Wimbledon became very famous for intimidating opponents inside the tunnel. The Crazy Gang were notorious for such acts, especially at the old Plow Lane Stadium. At the time, there were two very famous players who caused mayhem at every opportunity, so if you weren't willing to get into a fight, you might as well go home.
I can definitely say that what's happening inside the tunnels these days is very different from what used to happen. Even though some players gave Cole Palmer the cold shoulder, Cole Palmer's response couldn't have been better, in my opinion.
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