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Lucas Torreira and Alisson make Premier League team of the week

Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester City among teams to win

Lucas Torreira during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on December 1, 2018 in London, United Kingdom.
Image: Arsenal's Lucas Torreira is included in Danny Mills' team

It was a thrilling weekend in the Premier League, but who were the standout players?

Former England, Manchester City and Leeds defender Danny Mills picked his best XI on Sky Sports News.

Who made the cut and who missed out? Here's who Mills selected...

Goalkeeper

Sky Sports Fantasy Six-A-Side points

  • Alisson - 9 points

Alisson made a magnificent save to deny Andre Gomes from point-blank range. He made himself as big as possible and that was game-changing. It's as good as a goal at the other end.

Team of the Week Danny Mills

Defenders

Sky Sports Fantasy Six-A-Side points

  • Pablo Zabaleta - 6 points
  • Shane Duffy - 9 points
  • Michael Keane - 2 points
  • Cedric Soares - 8 points

Shane Duffy got a goal for Brighton and is a very important player for them. I thought Michael Keane played well for Everton. He had some criticism last season but he is improving this season.

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Shane Duffy of Brighton and Hove Albion celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Huddersfield Town and Brighton & Hove Albion at John Smith's Stadium on December 1, 2018 in Huddersfield, United Kingdom.
Image: Shane Duffy celebrates scoring for Brighton

Midfielders

Sky Sports Fantasy Six-A-Side points

  • Lucas Torreira - 12 points
  • Aron Gunnarsson - 8 points
  • Ruben Loftus-Cheek 7 points

Lucas Torreira was outstanding for Arsenal. Ruben Loftus-Cheek came off the bench and I was very impressed with him, he looks like he is learning and taking a lead from Ross Barkley in the sense that if you work hard then you get opportunities, and then you have to take them.

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Ruben Loftus-Cheek scored for Chelsea against Fulham

Forwards

Sky Sports Fantasy Six-A-Side points

  • Andros Townsend - 11 points
  • Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang - 17 points
  • Javier Hernandez - 12 points

Andros Townsend was good for Palace and Javier Hernandez scored a couple for West Ham, who have a lot of good individuals but don't always come together as a team. They are still working on the team dynamic after bringing in so many players in the summer.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was outstanding again. He is so clinical at the moment - 10 shots on target, 10 goals. If he can keep that going then Arsenal have a great chance of making it back into the top four.

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