Premier League team of the week: Gameweek 23

Premier League teams set a new record for most goals scored in a 10-match gameweek over the weekend, tallying 45 between them.

Naturally, this has made selecting a team of the week a little harder. There are some stellar performances and top players that won't be recognised. That's tough.

Here's the XI we at 90min have settled on this week.

GK: Mark Flekken (Brentford)

For the most part, Mark Flekken has had a hard time succeeding David Raya between the Brentford sticks, but he came up with his best performance in a Bees shirt on Monday.

Though the Netherlands international conceded a Phil Foden hat-trick, he made a staggering 12 (twelve) saves and became the first goalkeeper in the Premier League to register an assist this season. It's definitely not Flekken's fault that Brentford lost 3-1 to Manchester City.

RB: Kieran Trippier (Newcastle United)

Alright, four goals conceded isn't amazing optics for a defender, but you need to put things into perspective. That perspective is Kieran Trippier came up with a fine assist for Sean Longstaff and a crucial goal of his own in Newcastle United's 4-4 draw with Luton Town.

Hey, he got you some FPL points, didn't he?

CB: Jarrad Branthwaite (Everton)

A remarkable weekend of Premier League action kicked off with Everton's late 2-2 draw with Tottenham Hotspur, and the Toffees had Jarrad Branthwaite to thank for grabbing a stoppage-time equaliser.

The in-demand defender proved the difference in both boxes, partly because there wasn't anything he could have reasonably done to stop Richarlison scoring his two worldies.

CB: Micky van de Ven (Tottenham Hotspur)

Though his side were on the wrong end of that Branthwaite leveller, Micky van de Ven will have left the Goodison Park pitch with his head held high.

Tottenham have sorely missed the freakish defender's frightening pace and flawless recovery challenges. If not for him, Everton would have found a way through again sooner.

LB: Alex Moreno (Aston Villa)

Last summer, 90min's Quentin Gesp controversially claimed that his beloved Aston Villa possessed a top-three left-back in the Premier League - Alex Moreno.

We all laughed at him. Well it's fair to say we're not laughing now, are we?

The Spaniard continued his fine form with a goal and clean sheet as Villa thumped Sheffield United 5-0 at Bramall Lane.

CM: Jorginho (Arsenal)

Arsenal haven't quite figured out their best midfield so far this season, but there's now a strong case that even when everyone's fit, it has to include Jorginho.

Alongside the £105m Declan Rice and up against £55m Alexis Mac Allister, it was the slight-framed Italian who stood tallest in the centre of the park. Arsenal's 3-1 win against Liverpool has vaulted them back into title contention and Jorginho was crucial to their victory.

CM: Ross Barkley (Luton Town)

Luton Town's Premier League adventure has been fun. Ross Barkley's renaissance has been fun. The two together are super fun.

The Hatters were unlucky to only draw 4-4 at Newcastle, with Barkley continuing his superb season with a goal and assist at St James' Park.

RW: Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United)

Just the one representative from Manchester United in the team of the week despite beating West Ham 3-0, and that spot is reserved for Alejandro Garnacho.

The Argentine grabbed a brace and is fully embracing life as a more traditional winger over on the right flank.

CF: Richarlison (Tottenham Hotspur)

Nine goals in eight Premier League games for Richarlison. The pigeon has found his wings again.

His latest strikes - both beauties in their own way - came on his return to Everton with Tottenham, looking rather sheepish as he dented his former club's hopes of survival. What is he like, that Richy lad?

CF: Matheus Cunha (Wolverhampton Wanderers)

Sorry Pedro Neto, we only had room for one Wolves player in this team despite the 4-2 win at Chelsea.

The spot goes to Matheus Cunha, who scored a hat-trick and then posted one of the best highlight reels known to man on Instagram afterwards. Give that social media team an Oscar.

LW: Phil Foden (Manchester City)

Manchester City looked to be in trouble when they went a goal down at Brentford, but Phil Foden was not about to let his side lose ground in the title race.

Coming infield from his starting left-wing position, he grabbed a memorable and classy hat-trick as City closed the gap on Liverpool to two points with a game in hand.

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