EPL 2016/17: Team of the Week - Gameweek 10

Burnley goalkeeper Tom Heaton put a man of the match performance against his old team

While it’s anyone’s guess about who will run away with the title this year, after ten weeks of the Premier League, the title contenders appear to have come to the fore. League leaders Arsenal, Manchester City, and Liverpool equalled each other's performances this weekend as all three won their games and scored four goals each.

Sunderland failed to make any progress as they remain at the bottom. After a late Monday night kick off to conclude the week, here are the players who make it to Sportskeeda’s Team of the Week:

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Goalkeeper 

Tom Heaton

Tom Heaton was in a spirited mood as Burnley traveled to Old Trafford on Saturday. He was the Red Devils' Halloween nightmare come to life, as he risked life (not really) and limb to keep Zlatan Ibrahimovic and a handful of other Manchester United players out, making it 11 saves on the night.

He also had to deal with 37 shots on goal and 19 corners from the home side.

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Defenders

Sebastian Prodl

Watford won the game 1-0 against Hull City

Prodl was a rock in the heart of Watford’s defence before he limped off the field after an injury in the second half. There wasn’t a delivery in the box he couldn’t seem to block, both with his head and his feet. He made constant attempts to go forward and even tried his luck at scoring but saw his shot blocked too. 

Laurent Koscielny

Koscielny has been one of Arsenal’s most consistent players

One of the few Arsenal players to steer clear of injuries, Koscielny keeps proving why he is regarded as one of the best centre-backs of the Premier League. The Frenchman made a total of nine clearances at the Stadium of Light, more than any other player involved.

He was decisive, kept his back four organised and was unlucky not to come away with a clean sheet.

David Luiz

Luiz has blossomed in Chelsea’s new formation

Not the most reliable centre-backs, David Luiz did everything right against the Saints at St Mary’s Stadium. In spite of relentless waves of attacks from Puel’s men, he made sure Thibaut Courtois had an easy night.

He cut off many shots and crosses and made a couple of crucial blocks during the game. He may have been a last-minute desperate buy for the Blues but is slowly showing his worth to new manager Antonio Conte.

Danny Rose

Rose kept Mahrez quiet on Leicester’s right-hand side

Rose couldn’t keep visitors Leicester City from scoring but was still one of the best players on the pitch at White Hart Lane. He saw more of the ball than any other player, making good recoveries and going forward to attack.

Rose kept last season’s Player of the Year, Riyad Mahrez contained and did not allow him any space to run into for most of the match.