‘Controversial’ Premier League team of the week dominated by Aston Villa, Newcastle United, Tottenham and Man City - gallery
Charlie Haffenden
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Crooks believes Martinez’s numerous key saves were the difference for Villa in the 1-0 win at Chelsea.
The Premier League’s sixth matchweek of the season certainly didn’t disappoint as Aston Villa stunned Chelsea at Stamford Bridge and Newcastle United recorded a record victory.
What may disappoint or surprise, however, is the choices made by Garth Crooks in his latest team of the week column for BBC Sport – particularly surrounding Newcastle.
The Magpies absolutely thrashed Sheffield United by eight goals to nil on Sunday afternoon with eight separate goalscorers, but Crooks has included just two in his 11-man squad.
Crooks thinks Walker’s desire to get in behind was impressive – as was his touch and lay-off for Foden’s goal vs Nottingham Forest.
There were plenty of others that impressed across the division - and Crooks has managed to squeeze in a Villa player - but he probably should’ve included some extra Newcastle men.
Nonetheless, the choices made certainly create a debate. With that in mind, here are the 11 players Crooks has gone with, including six different clubs.
Crooks reckons the crisis at Everton can be averted if Tarkowski can play as he did at Brentford every week.
Crooks has outlined the 35-year-old as Man Utd’s “star performer” in the 1-0 win at Burnley.
Crooks didn’t mention the hat-trick of assists for Trippier but rather his leadership to help Newcastle demolish Sheffield United 8-0.
Crooks says Bissouma’s ability to engage the opposition and at the same time cover ground was outstanding in Spurs’ 2-2 draw with Arsenal.
Crooks includes the Everton man for his terrific finish to give the Toffees the lead at Brentford.
Crooks places Fernandes in the XI for his remarkable volleyed finish at Burnley and a top reaction to the defeat at Bayern Munich beforehand.
Crooks describes Gordon as a “different player” to what he saw at Everton and thinks he “ran the show” in the 8-0 romp.
Crooks highlights Foden for his involvement against Forest after he scored his first Premier League goal of the season.
Crooks detects a maturity in Son’s game since Harry Kane’s departure and thinks this was one of his most impressive Spurs showings.
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