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Premier League and FA Cup hotlist: Willian, Anthony Martial and Christian Benteke feature

Jose Mourinho shakes hands with Anthony Martial as he is substituted against Burnley

Who were the best players at the weekend? We take a look at the man-of-the-match performances in our hotlist.

Premier League

Burnley 0-2 Man Utd - Anthony Martial

Jose Mourinho has decided to use the tough love tactic with Anthony Martial this season and may now be reaping the benefits.

The French international - asked to increase his workload and intensity in matches - delivered his best performance for Mourinho, scoring the first and playing a huge part in the second, scored by Wayne Rooney.

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Liverpool 1-2 Crystal Palace - Christian Benteke

Christian Benteke returned to haunt his former club Liverpool on Sunday.

The Belgium international striker threatened early in the first half when he shrugged off Lucas Leiva easily before dancing past Joel Matip and Dejan Lovren and curling an effort just past the post.

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Benteke fired Palace level after Philippe Coutinho's opener and headed the winner late in the second half - his fifth goal at Anfield as an opposition player, having only netted four in Red colours.

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Bournemouth 4-0 Middlesbrough - Marc Pugh

Pugh marked his 250th league appearance with a goal and assist on a glorious day in the sunshine for Bournemouth, but his all-round game was most impressive.

From minute one, Pugh got in-behind Middlesbrough's defence with ease, with Boro's three-man back-line disorganised and stretched in the opening periods.

Even when they went to a back four, Pugh linked up with Charlie Daniels superbly down the wing, wreaking havoc with a combined eight crosses into the box.

The midfielder got the goal his performance deserved in the second period, firing past Brad Guzan after cutting inside from the left in the 4-0 victory.

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Hull 2-0 Watford - Kamil Grosicki

Hull displayed their survival credentials once again against Watford and one previously-maligned individual played a key role in the victory - Kamil Grosicki.

In a subdued first half for Hull, like his team-mates, Grosicki too was unspectacular. But after the break, the Pole - previously criticised for his crossing ability in the final third - certainly had a point to prove.

At the heart of numerous forays forward, he delivered the pinpoint cross that allowed Lazar Markovic to lash home the opener on 62 minutes, before his corner was cleared into the path of Sam Clucas for the winner nine minutes later to round off an important win.

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West Ham 0-0 Everton - James Collins

West Ham knew the dangers posed by Romelu Lukaku before kick-off with Slaven Bilic saying: "We have to try to get him out of his favoured positions and stop the service to him. Lukaku has a good record against us but it is a job for our defenders."

Bilic's defenders certainly responded with James Collins, Jose Fonte and Winston Reid all excellent against the Belgium international.

But it was Collins in particular who stood out. Whether it was winning the aerial battle against Lukaku, who has scored 24 goals so far this season, or nipping in front to win the ball back, Collins was excellent.

Alongside Fonte and Reid, he kept Lukaku quiet, limiting him to just one half-sighting of goal.

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Swansea 2-0 Stoke - Jordan Ayew

A thorn in Stoke's side from first minute to last, Jordan Ayew was instrumental as Swansea boosted their Premier League survival bid with victory on Saturday.

It's fair to say the Ghana international has struggled to reach the heights he would have wanted since arriving at the Liberty Stadium last summer.

However, if he can replicate his performance against the Potters in Swansea's four remaining games he could have a huge say in securing the club's top-flight status.

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Watch highlights from Swansea's crucial win over Stoke

FA Cup

Chelsea 4-2 Tottenham - Willian

The Brazilian put Chelsea on their way to a famous victory at Wembley, scoring twice in the first half.

Both came from set-pieces, the first a stunning free-kick and the second a well-taken penalty after Heung-Min Son fouled Victor Moses.

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He has played a bit-part role under Antonio Conte this season, making more appearances as a substitute than a starter in the Premier League.

But he took his chance brilliantly on Saturday, scoring his third and fourth FA Cup goals in five games and his ninth direct free-kick since the start of the 2015/16 campaign.

He looked a little glum to be substituted after an hour but has surely played his way into contention as Chelsea look to clinch their second league title in three years.

Chelsea's Brazilian midfielder Willian (C) scores during the FA Cup semi-final
Image: Willian struck twice for Chelsea as they beat Tottenham at Wembley

Arsenal 2-1 Man City - Alexis Sanchez

The Chile international netted the crucial extra-time winner to send Arsenal into their third FA Cup final in four years.

It was a typically industrious display by Sanchez, who is clearly a man for the big occasion.

He's stepped up time and again for the Gunners and is now their top scorer at Wembley, with four goals to his name.

Those four goals have come in his last three appearances and if Arsenal are to upset Premier League leaders Chelsea next month, you would expect him to add to that tally.

Alexis Sanchez celebrates scoring Arsenal's second of the game in extra-time
Image: Alexis Sanchez celebrates scoring Arsenal's second of the game in extra time

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