The FotMob TOTW for the Premier League: MD10's Best XI includes Barry, Wirtz, and Vuskovic
Arsenal extended their advantage at the top of the table thanks to a 1-0 win over Hull, with Manchester City suffering a third straight defeat in the league. Elsewhere, Manchester United ended the weekend in the relegation zone despite battling twice battling back from two goals down to seal a 4-4 draw with Aston Villa, and Crystal Palace are rooted to the foot of the table.
Goalkeeper: James Trafford James Trafford has started every Premier League game for Leeds since joining in the summer and regular first-team football has allowed him to showcase his talents. None more so than against Tottenham on Saturday lunchtime.
The Englishman made four saves against the North Londoners while keeping his fourth Premier League clean sheet of the season in the process. Trafford also registered nine recoveries and took 44 touches, highlighting how important he was at building the play from the back.
As such, he made the team of the week (TOTW) for the first time this season. Right-Back: Jurrien Timber Arsenal kept another clean sheet in the Premier League at the weekend, but only one of their defence makes the TOTW.
Jurien Timber offered plenty going forwards, creating three chances during the game while succeeding with 100% of his dribble attempts. He may have made just two defensive contributions, but his attacking display went a long way to Arsenal claiming all three points.
Centre-Back: Jair Cunha Nottingham Forest secured a stunning 3-1 triumph over Man City on Saturday evening and it was Jair Cunha who sent them on their way. The defender opened the scoring, taking advantage of an error by the away side, but it was his defensive work which helped seal the points.
He made seven defensive contributions, including five clearances and an interception, while Cunha wasn't dribbled past at all throughout the clash. Centre-Back: Luka Vušković Brighton moved up to second in the Premier League table on the back of another solid defensive display from their Croatian centre-back against Brentford.
Luka Vušković makes our TOTW for the third time and he is turning out to be one of the best signings of the season for the Seagulls. The defender won the penalty for Brighton's second goal, while taking 92 touches during the game.
His seven defensive contributions, and 73% win rate in aerial duels contested were the bedrock on which Fabian Hürzeler's men kept a seventh clean sheet of the season. Left-Back: Vitaliy Mykolenko Everton are on a roll at the moment and left-back Vitaliy Mykolenko was impressive against Coventry City.