Here's our Barclays Premier league Team of The Week for Gameweek 3!
An astonishing lack of defenders this week, the low number of standout defensive displays means we have plugged for an attacking side this time round.
Formation- 3-4-1-2
GK- Brad Friedel- He is 41, but he simply shows no signs of stopping performing at the highest level. Friedel made two outstanding saves among a raft of others as Norwich threatened to upset a shaky Spurs. In the end, they took a point, in part thanks to the efforts of the American stopper.
RCB- Ciaran Clark- Villa's young star Clark had a solid week. A goal that gave is side an unlikely lead meant he was already a candidate. However, an additional clean sheet was only denied by a stunning goal that no man could have stopped, therefore Clark makes it into our side.
CB- Winston Reid- West Ham capped a great win with a clean sheet and this man was a big part of that. Add this to his fine header for their second goal and Reid had an impressive day at the office.
LCB- Thomas Vermaelen- Arsenal haven't conceded a goal yet, and this is in no mall part down to their defensive rock and captain. Steve Bould has the defensive quartet very well drilled and Vermaelen holds it together.
CM- Kevin Nolan- A portfolio of pesky qualities means Nolan is a handful for any side, but he was too much for Fulham this weekend. He had a hand in one goal and scored another in a teriffic win for the Hammers. This sees him gain a place in our lineup.
CM- Abou Diaby- With a passing style drawing comparisons to that of Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira, Diaby controlled Arsenal's Anfield win with aplomb. His gangly running style seems to take him away from challenges with ease and this set up a great win for Wenger's side.
LM- Robert Snodgrass- Coming from Leeds and the Championship over the Summer, there was soe doubt as to whether Snodgrass would adapt, but a sublime performance that epitomised a battling Norwich display capped off with a well taken goal, meant that his critics are being rapidly answered.
RM- Hatem Ben Arfa- With Newcastle producing a below par performance, they needed a spark to ignite their game. This came from Ben Arfa who rifled a powerful shot into the top right corner to level the scores, in the process, rescuing a valuable point for his side.
CF- Robin Van Persie- 10 chances, 5 on target, 3 goals, 1 penalty won and the same penalty missed; An eventful game for the new United talisman but his trio of goals won Fergie's men a game that threatened to be a banana skin to their Title challenge.
CF- Andy Carroll- His West Ham debut was a shimmering one as Carroll made a general nuisance of himself throughout his time on the pitch, contributing to two goals. An injury curtailed his Hammers debut however, fans have a lot to shout about with their new frontman.
ST- Steven Fletcher- It looked this week as if Sunderland had spent £14million on a player that maybe wouldn't set the world alight. However, his first appearance in the Black Cat shirt was one out of the top draw as his two goals meant Sunderland got a point out of a tricky game against the well drilled Swansea side.
Subs- Al Habsi, Macauley, Diame, Dembele, Cazorla, Allen, Tevez, Lambert
Manager- Chris Hughton
We also give a mention to Neil Taylor. An unfortunate injury means he faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines. Having had a fantastic season for Swansea last year, this will be a big blow to the Welsh side and we wish him the best of luck in his recovery.
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