Darius Vassell picks his best XI from the weekend's matches
Monday 24 September 2018 14:30, UK
Who stood out over the weekend in the Premier League?
Former England striker Darius Vassell picked his best XI from the latest round of matches of the 2018/19 season.
Read on to see who Vassell picked and then make your own selection...
Goalkeeper - Rui Patricio
On a weekend full of fine goalkeeping performances, Wolves goalkeeper Rui Patricio made Vassell's XI with some fine stops in the 1-1 draw with Man Utd at Old Trafford.
"Three goalkeepers were in top, top form - obviously David de Gea pulled off a multitude of saves against Wolves, and Petr Cech too. But Patricio gets it, and I love Wolves at this moment of time."
Defenders - Matt Lowton, Jamaal Lascelles, Joel Matip, Danny Rose
Coming in for Joe Gomez, Joel Matip's goal for Liverpool in the 3-0 win for Southampton means an entry into Vassell's team of the weekend, while Matt Lowton's fine showing from right-back in Burnley's 4-0 win over Bournemouth sees him included. Danny Rose was back to his best for Spurs at Brighton, and Jamaal Lascelles kept a clean sheet for Newcastle at Palace.
"Danny Rose, apart from his slight error in the final minute, is as good as anyone at left-back. I love the way Matt Lowton played for Burnley in their emphatic victory over Bournemouth, overlapping on the right-hand side and also remaining solid in defence.
"Matip gets in for his goal for Liverpool, and for being excellent and solid at the back in keeping a clean sheet, and the same goes for Lascelles, he was top man there in a boring game."
Midfielders - Riyad Mahrez, Ilkay Gundogan, Helder Costa, Aaron Lennon
Wolves' Helder Costa caused all sorts of issues for Man Utd, while Riyad Mahrez got his first Man City goals in the win at Cardiff, helped by a fine performance from Ilkay Gundogan. Aaron Lennon, meanwhile, scored his first goal for Burnley.
"Helder Costa was top man for Wolves, he's not a central midfield player but my teams tend to be attacking! Gundogan was top drawer, scored a great goal and was great on the ball. Mahrez came off the bench and scored twice, so he deserves to get in."
Strikers - Ashley Barnes, Aleksandar Mitrovic
Two late goals for Burnley striker Ashley Barnes sees him included, while Aleksandar Mitrovic continued his fine form with his seventh goal of the season in Fulham's draw with Watford.
"Ashley Barnes' double gets him in too, and although Fulham didn't win, Mitrovic was in top form for them again. I'm not sure anyone else would have picked this team, but I like to be different."
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