Which players were selected for the pundit's Premier League weekly best XI?

Following each set of English football matches this season, sports analyst Troy Deeney shares his selections and manager of the Week.

Here are the latest selections. Do you agree? Tell us with the feedback section further down.

Keeper

Alphonse Areola (West Ham): His team were close to being six goals down at Bournemouth without him. Crucial performance, rose to the occasion and demonstrated real class. Some top goalkeeping to earn them a 2-2 draw. Losing could have dismantled their campaign.

Defenders

Daniel Munoz (Crystal Palace): He's up there for season's best. Many discuss Gunners' stars. He has been the top performer by far.

Murillo (Nottingham Forest): You'd have been a crazy Forest fan to say 'Murillo nets and we defeat Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield'. You'd have got massive odds on that. He shone. He is turning into a dominant figure. He can really be a handful. I'm happy to see him playing like last season.

Malick Thiaw (Newcastle): I saw him a few times last year in Italy for AC Milan and he was getting killled because he was making mistakes. However with the Magpies he's been a monster. He displays really strong and imposing and seems polished. It seems he has discovered a spiritual home.

Ferdi Kadioglu (Brighton): Not typically a full-back, rather a attacking-minded in attack. He's been a wonderful signing for Brighton. Who would be surprised at them unearthing more talent unexpectedly? It seemed when they got rid of Pervis Estupinan it raised eyebrows but the club is aware what they're doing.

Midfielders

Sander Berge (Fulham) and Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest): Two of the same type and they are selected for the shared purpose. Their teams won, many mention about the goalscorers, but without these two those teams don't click. They perform brilliantly. They break up play, they attack together.

Eberechi Eze (Arsenal): The standout performer. Numerous supporters, including my son, had doubts if he could be the man to lead them to success. A hat-trick in the key match and currently fans desire to honor him permanently of him. Finishing, poise, he dominated. The best player on the pitch.

Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa): Perhaps this represents point of agreement with Thomas Tuchel on - he has got to a point now where it is extremely tough to bench him. I felt his beginning was strong this campaign, I believe he acted with some expectation and hoped he might join to Chelsea, and probably wanted that, but he seems to have adapted well. Two great goals in the Leeds match dragged his team when trailing. He proved decisive.

Forwards

Callum Wilson (West Ham): I noted he doesn't look his typical form. It seemed his pace had gone. Yet amazing. Words fail me. He shone. Outstanding in his movement and through his scoring.

Harvey Barnes (Newcastle): A very notable player. He excels, typically sharper off the bench, but due to Gordon's absence so he has to play. He squandered a huge chance against Manchester City at 0-0 with his simplest attempt. Yet possessing the mental fortitude to place himself into challenging moments and get a brace was impressive.

Coach

Sean Dyche (Nottingham Forest): He arrives and outperforms Arne Slot. A excellent strategy. It might have been several more for Forest and all would agree.

Do you agree with Troy's selections? Who would be your top lineup? Have your say via the comments form below.

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