Coral’s Heroes and Villains: Super Sanchez and Mourinho moan

It’s Monday morning again, which can only mean one thing; it’s time for Coral’s round-up of this matchweek’s Heroes and Villains. Once more, the Premier League did not disappoint, providing superstars and poor performers galore.

Read on to find out who deserves a pat on the back, and which larger than life characters could be set to walk the plank..

Heroes

Five by five
Incredible Sergio Aguero appeared to delight in proving doubters wrong, as the electric Argentine attacker turned a barren patch into a purple one, with five fine poacher’s finishes to sink Newcastle United (11/10 for relegation).

Having gone one down to the Magpies, Aguero donned his cape to save City from another loss, contributing a cracking quintet of goals. A diving header, finishes from inside and outside the area plus a terrific tap-in undid Steve McClaren’s men.

Sadio Mane means business
There’s now no mystery as to why Man Utd were reportedly chasing magic Mane this summer. The Southampton star’s speed, determination, lovely link-up play and lethal finishing was once again the driving force behind the Saints’ sparkling forward play. Being the inspiration behind a shock 3-1 win and terrorising Chelsea’s defence was all in a day’s work for the Senegal dangerman.

Villains

The Portuguese’s finger of blame was once again squarely pointed at the FA, referees, anyone, of course, but the defeated Chelsea boss. Highlights included Mourinho stating: “I repeat, if the FA wants to punish me, they can punish me. They don’t punish other managers, they punish me, but it’s not a problem for me.