EPL 2016/17: Team of the Week, Gameweek 22

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 22:  Diego Costa of Chelsea celebrates scoring the opening goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Hull City at Stamford Bridge on January 22, 2017 in London, England.  (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
Diego Costa (centre) putting rumour mills to rest after his goal against Hull City

Midfielders

James Ward-Prowse

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 22:  James Ward-Prowse of Southampton celebrates scoring the opening goal during the Premier League match between Southampton and Leicester City at St Mary's Stadium on January 22, 2017 in Southampton, England.  (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
James Ward-Prowse scored his first goal since September 2016 against Leicester City

Captain of the U-21 England squad, James Ward-Prowse was instrumental in putting his side’s four-game losing run behind them with an emphatic win over Leicester City. The English professional opened the scoring for the Saints with an excellent strike after he was afforded yards of space at the edge of the penalty area.

He set up his side’s second goal as Jay Rodriguez converted his free-kick into against the visitors.

Gylfi Sigurdsson

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - JANUARY 21: Gylfi Sigurdsson of Swansea City (R) and Martin Olsson of Swansea City (C) celebrate together after the Premier League match between Liverpool and Swansea City at Anfield on January 21, 2017 in Liverpool, England.  (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
Gylfi Sigurdsson celebrates with teammates after defeating Liverpool

Gylfi Sigurdsson proved to be the difference between Swansea and Liverpool as he broke the stalemate at Anfield with 15 minutes left to play. After his first attempt was foiled, the Iceland international pulled his team out of the relegation zone after he pounced on a defensive error.

He sneaked his way to the near post, stealing the win and inflicting Liverpool’s first home defeat since January 2016. The 27-year-old also had more crosses than any other player on the field.

Aaron Ramsey

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 22:  Aaron Ramsey (C) of Arsenal controls the ball under pressure of Michael Keane (L) and Matthew Lowton (R) of Burnley during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Burnley at the Emirates Stadium on January 22, 2017 in London, England.  (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
Aaron Ramsey (centre) keeps the ball under control despite pressure from Burnley players

Aaron Ramsey was an influential figure in the middle of the park for the Gunners especially after Granit Xhaka’s sending off. The Welsh international was flawless with the ball at his feet as he covered more ground than any of his teammates.

He completed 102 touches and attempted 79 passes for Arsenal as he ran the show for Arsene Wenger’s side. With another six take-ons, he was one of the most heavily involved players in the game.

Kevin de Bruyne

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 21:  Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City celebrates scoring his sides second goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium on January 21, 2017 in Manchester, England.  (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
Kevin de Bruyne scored his first goal in 14 games

The Belgian was Manchester City’s best player on a night they deserved to win but failed. De Bruyne was a part of all their best play going forward as he made a nuisance of himself against Spurs’ defenders.

His incisive pass led to Lloris’s first blunder and thereby City’s goal, while he scored the second himself, his first goal in 14 games, as the Spurs keeper allowed the ball to bounce away. The 25-year-old created four additional goalscoring opportunities and was full of ideas as he kept a steady flow of supply to his mates.

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