![]() ![]() Patrick van Aanholt showed himself worthy of the initials ‘PvA’ during Sunderland’s 2-0 win over Stoke City, as he was like glue at the back for the Black Cats. ![]() Left-back: Patrick van Aanholt (Sunderland) Tottenham Hotspur’s 0-0 draw with London rivals Chelsea on Sunday lunchtime will not go down as a thriller, but Toby Alderweireld put in an accomplished performance at the heart of Spurs’ defence.Īlderweireld made 15 clearances – more than any other player at White Hart Lane – and he regained possession five times as he and the rest of the Tottenham team remain in the hunt for fourth place. He helped the relegation strugglers to their third clean sheet of the season, and also played a part in youth graduate Duncan Watmore’s second Sunderland goal with a long throw-in to set the youngster on his way to a marvellous goal.Ĭentre back: Toby Alderweireld (Tottenham Hotspur) The Romanian made four saves in total, and it was fitting perhaps that his best one – the one that denied Jonathan Walters – occurred during the one minute’s applause for ex-Sunderland stopper Marton Fulop, who recently passed away after a battle with cancer.ĭeAndre Yedlin has a lot to prove if he wants to get into the Tottenham first 11, but the right-back, on loan at Sunderland, put in a good shift against Stoke on Saturday. Sam Allardyce has, as expected, improved Sunderland’s back line since his arrival at the Stadium of Light, and goalkeeper Costel Pantilimon was superb as the last line of defence this weekend. Goalkeeper: Costel Pantilimon (Sunderland) ![]() Crystal Palace and Sunderland dominate the Team of the Week following two effective performances, while City, Spurs and Everton stars helped their sides continue their charges for a Top 4 position. ![]()
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