Premier League team of matchweek 31: King Kane and Saints stars
Published:
Holly Thackeray | March 20, 2016
Premier League team of the week
After another breathtaking weekend of Premier League battles, as the English top-flight gets down to the business end, there were more than just Super Sunday derby delights on offer.
So, read on to find out which heroes made our XI from an enthralling matchweek 31…
Formation: 4-4-2
Goalkeeper: Kasper Schmeichel (Leicester City)
Turning into an excellent shot-stopper and chip-off-the-old-block, but at his own pace, superb Schmeichel has been key to several Leicester 1-0 shut-outs of late and could have a telling impact on the title race – just like his dad.
Right back: Hector Bellerin (Arsenal)
Centre back: Laurent Koscielny (Arsenal)
Centre back: Chris Smalling (Manchester United)
Also looked exciting bursting forward, an attribute the Englishman has been much criticised for lacking.
Left back: Christian Fuchs (Leicester City)
Right wing: Jonathan Walters (Stoke City)
Defensive midfield: Giannelli Imbula (Stoke City)
Central midfield: Cesc Fabregas (Chelsea)
Aside from his spectacular set-piece, the playmaker also stepped up to convert the equalising penalty to complete his first Premier League brace for three years and could have nabbed a third from a brilliant bicycle kick.
Left Wing: Sadio Mane (Southampton)
Centre forward: Graziano Pelle (Southampton)
After bagging a brace against Stoke last matchweek, the lethal Pelle Saints fans know and love is surely back just in time to take Italy to Euro 2016.
Centre forward: Harry Kane (Tottenham)
Displaying excellent timing and movement yet again, the Tottenham talisman punished Bournemouth with two trademark finishes – one sliding in at the near post and a sublime second running onto a lovely Alli pass. While, the Englishman’s low crack at goal also set up Spurs’ third for Christian Eriksen.
