Premier League team of matchweek 34: Aguero electric, Cattermole conviction

Centre back: Nicolas Otamendi (Manchester City)

Citizens centre half Otamendi has often come in for criticism but was almost spotless against Chelsea. Equally maligned partner Eliaquim Mangala was also dominant in defence, but the Argentina international’s bailing out of Joe Hart as Diego Costa looked certain to strike sees the South American clinch this spot.

Centre back: Jamaal Lascelles (Newcastle United)

Young Lascelles looked more than up for the challenge aerially and aside from helping the Magpies to only their second Premier League shut-out this season, the former Nottingham Forest man nodded home the opening header against Swansea City to boot.

Left back: Nathan Ake (Watford)

Chelsea-owned Ake has made himself invaluable for the Hornets; while Aaron Cresswell’s wonder-strike should receive attacking plaudits, he was part of a backline that leaked two. This Dutch defender, however, performed admirably against West Bromwich Albion with important blocks.

Right wing: Andros Townsend (Newcastle United)

At his mercurial best here, Townsend was terrific to hand Rafael Benitez a birthday to remember. As if assisting the first and being a crucial component in the second wasn’t enough, the rapid wingman even chipped in with a close-range strike to seal the deal for his new club.

Centre midfield: Lee Cattermole (Sunderland)

An inspiration in the middle of the park for the Black Cats, Cattermole’s industry was a magnificent help for the Mackems, as the Englishman made two determined and tenacious last-ditch off-the-line clearances to save Sunderland’s skin.

Centre midfield: Moussa Sissoko (Newcastle United)

Attacking midfield: Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City)

Left wing: Fabio Borini (Sunderland)

Centre forward: Sergio Aguero (Manchester City)

The Argentine had amends to make after his midweek penalty miss and he did – in emphatic style with a hat-trick to put him back in contention for the Premier League Golden Boot.

Scoring all of City’s goals, Aguero banished his spot-kick demons with a cool conversion from 12 yards into the left-hand corner to finish off Chelsea following his deflected strike and a second sensational effort lifted lethally over Thibaut Courtois. Exceptional.

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