Coral’s Premier League team of matchweek 30: Strikers on fire

Coral writers produce our pick of players from the Premier League’s matchweek 30, by carving out a starting XI team of stars that impressed.

Formation: 4-2-1-3

Goalkeeper: Kelvin Davis (Southampton)
In the past three seasons, Saints’ club captain Davis had managed just 12 top-flight appearances prior to this fixture, but the 38-year-old was needed for the weekend clash with Burnley after Fraser Forster came off injured in the 14th minute. Davis stepped up and made three fantastic saves to help his side win 2-0.

Right back: Seamus Coleman (Everton)
The Toffees may be enduring one of their worst Premier League campaigns in recent years, but Irish star Coleman made sure they got off the mark early in the game against QPR, on the way to winning 2-1 at Loftus Road. Everton are now 9/2 chances for a top 10 finish.

Centre back: Chris Smalling (Manchester United)
Smalling was one of the scapegoats in United’s poor form earlier in the season. However, the England international has put in a few top class performances in recent weeks, including against Liverpool at Anfield, which has coincided with the club catching up on second-placed Manchester City to just two points now.

Centre back: Ashley Williams (Swansea City)
Aston Villa have looked impressive since Tim Sherwood took over as manager, so it was never going to be easy for the Swans on their travels here. But Skipper Williams put in an assured performance to keep a clean sheet as his team won 1-0.

Left back: Aaron Cresswell (West Ham)
Attacking left back Cresswell has been a revelation since his summer switch from Ipswich Town, and was lively against Sunderland in the Hammers’ 1-0 victory.

Defensive midfield: Fernando (Manchester City)
While City had it easy in this game, as Gareth McAuley was sent off, in another case of mistaken identity this season, after just two minutes, Fernando ensured that his side weren’t complacent. The Brazilian managed a goal and an assist as the defending champions (14/1 title chances) won 3-0.