Coral’s Premier League team of matchweek 27: Astute attack

Another superb weekend of top-quality Premier League action has passed us by, and here at Coral we have recognised the contributions made by players who have helped their sides pick up vital points.

The season is drawing to a close, with a ruthless relegation battle taking place, a ferocious fight for a top four finish going down to the wire and, of course, the league crown still being hunted down in a two-horse race.

Our football experts have got their heads together and picked the latest team of the week! Do you agree with our selections?

Goalkeeper: Ben Foster
West Bromwich Albion stopper Foster was superb against Southampton, keeping the Saints at bay and helping the Baggies claim a big three points. His efforts were rewarded with a piece of history, as he and his defence earned a club-record 11 clean sheets. The former Manchester United goalkeeper was instrumental, and has now kept as many shut outs this term as Iker Casillas has in La Liga. West Brom are now 12/1 with Coral for a top 10 finish.

Right back: Daryl Janmaat
Newcastle United’s fantastic full back had a sensational showing against Tim Sherwood’s Aston Villa, defending strongly for a clean sheet, and assisting Papiss Cisse’s winning goal in their 1-0 victory.

Centre back: Fabricio Coloccini
Along with Janmaat, Coloccini was crucial to the Magpies’ hard-fought triumph at Villa Park, making several last-ditch tackles to keep the Villans from equalising. The Argentine put his body on the line for the cause, earning a clean sheet and an impressive away win.

Centre back: Scott Dann
Crystal Palace defender Dann helped Alan Pardew’s men in both attack and defence, heading home a clinical goal and shutting up shop early, refusing to be beaten more than once by relentless pressure from West Ham United.

Left back: Kieran Gibbs
Gibbs was rushed straight back into Arsene Wenger’s side for their midweek Champions League defeat to Monaco, but his performance against Everton showed he is back to his best. In a solid 2-0 victory over the Toffees, the England international kept brilliant Belgian Kevin Mirallas quiet for 90 minutes, helping keep another clean sheet.