#3 Standout player(s)
(a) Alexis Sanchez
Match: West Ham vs Arsenal
There aren’t enough adjectives to describe the world-class sensation that is Alexis Sanchez. At times, he is running channels and at others, he is running back to help his defenders.
A fantastic team player, Sanchez shone at the home of arch-rivals West Ham, scoring a hattrick and also teeing up an assist for Mesut Ozil.
The Chilean maestro tormented the Hammers defence and each of his goals was well-executed.
What showcases the team spirit of the forward was his unselfish pass to Ozil – who had a better chance of scoring with an unobstructed net gaping in front of him.
The Gunners’ number 7 created the first goal out of nothing – a surging run, a jink and a brilliant shot from an acute angle.
The second came from sheer persistence and the third was an ingenious dink over the hapless goalkeeper who could only watch.
(b) Ryan Fraser
Match: Bournemouth vs. Liverpool
Super substitute Ryan Fraser’s introduction turned the game on its head at the Vitality Stadium on Sunday evening.
Fraser had a hand in three of the four goals Bournemouth scored, winning a penalty within the first minute of coming on.
However, Emre Can scored a well-struck curler to restore Liverpool’s 2-goal lead within a few minutes as the Reds tried to catch some breath.
Fraser was in no mood to settle though; he was at the heart of the Cherries’ attack before going on to score one and then set up Steve Cook for the equaliser.
Nathan Ake’s persistence yielded a fourth goal for Eddie Howe’s side, completing a stunning comeback victory to send the home fans into delirium.
Honourable mentions: Diego Costa (vs. Manchester City), Chris Brunt (vs. Southampton), Victor Anichebe (vs. Leicester)
