Hat-trick hero Sterling leads Man City trio in Premier League team of the week
Manchester City maintained their 11-point lead at the top of the Premier League table with a 4-0 win at Norwich on Saturday and they, along with Brighton, have three players each make the team of the week. Wolves, Everton and West Ham are also represented in the best XI from the weekend's action.
The first of two Wolves players kicks off the Premier League team of the week as Jose Sa played a key role in their 2-0 win at Tottenham on Sunday. The Portuguese shotstopper is good value for his WhoScored rating of 8.08 as he made seven saves in a man of the match display in north London to feature between the sticks.
Tariq Lamptey (Brighton) - 7.86
Brighton have three players make the best XI this week after their 2-0 win at Watford. Tariq Lamptey provided just his second league assist of the season to tee up Neal Maupay on the stroke of half time, that coming from his only key pass. The Hornets identified Lamptey as one of Brighton's primary attacking threats as he was fouled six times, while three tackles and two interceptions saw the youngster play his role in a clean sheet victory and help the 21-year-old to a WhoScored rating of 7.86.
Adam Webster (Brighton) - 8.78
Remaining with Brighton's 2-0 win at Watford, Adam Webster settled the match as a contest in the latter stages of the game at Vicarage Road as he picked the opportune time to score his second league goal of 2021/22. Even as Watford went direct, Webster held his own, winning eight aerial duels, all the while making six clearances and three interceptions to secure his spot at the heart of the defence with a WhoScored rating of 8.78.
Michael Keane (Everton) - 8.29
Everton earned an impressive 3-0 win over Leeds in Frank Lampard's first home league match as Toffees boss, with Michael Keane superb at the back. Keane doubled Everton's advantage midway through the first half, finding a way past Illan Meslier with his only effort on goal. Three aerial duels won, three interceptions and two clearances helped the 29-year-old land a WhoScored rating of 8.29.
Joining his Everton teammate Keane in defence is full-back Jonjoe Kenny after he landed a WhoScored rating of 7.80 against Leeds. The 24-year-old got forward well from left-back, completing three dribbles and creating two goalscoring chances, and was solid defensively as he made three interceptions, two tackles and two clearances to round off the defence.
Jarrod Bowen (West Ham) - 7.89
Jarrod Bowen maintained his excellent form in West Ham's 2-2 draw with Leicester on Sunday as he directly cotributed to both goals in the stalemate. Bowen followed up his first half goal with the assist for Craig Dawson's late eqauliser, those coming from respective returns of three shots and one key pass. One tackle and one dribble saw the Hammers star return a WhoScored rating of 7.89.
The third and final Brighton player to make the grade is Jakub Moder. While he was unable to directly contribute to a goal, it wasn't for want of trying as he managed three shots and one key pass, and he worked hard off the ball, too, making four tackles, two clearances and one interception to feature with a WhoScored rating of 8.13.
Ilkay Gundogan (Manchester City) - 7.86
The first of three Manchester City players to star in the team of the week, Ilkay Gundogan was excellent when out of possession in their 4-0 win at Norwich as he made three interceptions and one tackle and Carrow Road. The German got forward well from midfield too as he made two key passes and one dribble to help earn a WhoScored rating of 7.86.
Raheem Sterling (Manchester City) - 9.60
With a WhoScored rating of 9.60, Raheem Sterling is our Premier League player of the week. The Manchester City winger may have missed a second half penalty at Carrow Road, but wrapped up a hat-trick no less, netting past Angus Gunn with three of five shots. Three successful dribbles was also a commendable return for Sterling to land the individual accolade.
A honourable mention must go to Everton's Anthony Gordon, who earned a WhoScored rating of 9.59 against Leeds. However, having started on the left flank in the victory over the Whites, Gordon just misses out on a spot in the team of the week.
Phil Foden (Manchester City) - 8.50
The other goalscorer in Manchester City's 4-0 win at Norwich, Phil Foden rounds off the City trio with a WhoScored rating of 8.50. Foden hit the back of the net with one of four shots and was superb on the ball as he returned a 95.1% pass success rate and completed four dribbles to feature on the frontline.
Joining Foden on the frontline is the second Wolves player to make the cut. Raul Jimenez scored his fifth league goal of the season in their 2-0 win at Tottenham, as the Mexican found a way past Hugo Lloris with one of three shots. The 30-year-old worked hard off the ball, too, making two tackles and one clearance to round off the team of the week with a WhoScored rating of 7.91.
