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#2 Defence
Bacary Sagna – Manchester City
When Sagna was at his former club Arsenal, such performances were expected from the French full-back week-in, week-out. After joining Manchester City, they have become a rarity because of injuries, being second-choice to Pablo Zabaleta and a general dip in form.
With Zabaleta still out for the near future, it is such performances - an assist and 95% passing accuracy - that will keep Sagna in the team at Manchester City and regularly making our team of the week.
Ashley Williams – Swansea City
For some, Williams’ impressive performance will be credited to the misfiring of Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney who is out of form and confidence. However, it is his intelligence, bravery and never-say-die attitude of Williams that allowed him to make two last ditch tackles on Rooney in the box to prevent him from taking a shot on goal.
He also made a highly impressive 15 clearances.
Damien Delaney – Crystal Palace
It appears to be a week for the 30+ club as the 34-year-old Crystal Palace defender makes his first appearance in the team of the week. The Irish defender made an exceptional 16 clearances, blocked 3 shots and won 5 aerial challenges during the course of the game.
However, for the central defender, it will be the three points against champions Chelsea and not individual achievements that will give the squad a boost going into the international break.
Aaron Cresswell – West Ham United
As the West Ham team outplayed and outclassed Brendan Rodgers’ Liverpool this Sunday, it was the overall performance of Cresswell that stood out. A constant threat with his overlapping runs from left-back, Cresswell’s name on the assist sheet was well deserved.
Defensively, he was part of a unit that secured a clean sheet, completely shutting down Liverpool’s attack from the right flank.
