Premier League action was back in town this weekend after two frustrating weeks if international games. Teams from around the table fought hard for their goals at the weekend and there were a number of star performers from around the country. There were a few interesting results at the weekend but there were some excellent individual performances that lit up the weekend. So here is the team of the week for Match Day 8 of the Barclays Premier League:
Maarten Stekelenburg (Everton):
A mammoth effort in front of the sticks to keep Aguero away with two penalty saves and also many others in normal play makes Stekelenburg the best performer in his position for this week.
Adam Smith (AFC Bournemouth):
Stuck to his task well at the back to keep his side away from danger and also helped at the other end, setting up the 4th goal for the side in an impressive performance by Smith.
David Luiz (Chelsea):
Playing as a part of the 3-man defense for Conte, Luiz played as a sweeper and played it exceptionally. He snuffed every Leicester attack out early and gave them no time in front of goal.
Winston Reid (West Ham):
Worked hard all night against Palace to keep the likes of Benteke away from danger as he helped his side keep a clean sheet and gave them three much-needed points from this weekend.
Charlie Daniels (AFC Bournemouth):
Another impressive performance from Daniels who picked up a goal and an assist on the night and also put in a mammoth shift on the wing at both ends of the field.
Joe Allen (Stoke City):
Turning things around for the Stoke City side, Joe Allen picked up a brace this weekend to add to his goal against Manchester United as he gave his side all three points against the Black Cats.
N Golo Kante (Chelsea):
Pumped up facing his former side, Kante, was in blistering form on the night as he gave his former side no time on the ball and helped Chelsea to all three points from this weekend.
Theo Walcott (Arsenal):
The English winger is in sublime form early this season as he added to his already impressive return in front of goal with a brace to give Arsenal all three points against Swansea.
Mesut Ozil (Arsenal):
The German international was simply unplayable on the night as he controlled the game and often broke through the Swansea defense. He also picked up a goal that later turned out to be the winner.
Junior Stanislas (AFC Bournemouth):
With a couple of goals and an assist, Stanislas was the most influential player in the league this weekend as he helped his side set up a 6-1 victory over Hull City this weekend.
Romelu Lukaku (Everton):
Though absent for most of the game in Manchester, Lukaku came up with some brilliant skill and determination to give Everton the lead at the Etihad and a point to go from the game.
