Igor Thiago (Brentford): He has been excellent, performing really well for Brentford and did so again in the win over Newcastle. Scores a lot of goals but also works tirelessly for the team, puts his body on the line. A proper centre-forward. He signed a couple of years ago and has taken a while to get up to speed with injury, but with Ivan Toney and Bryan Mbeumo gone he has filled the gap. Kudos to Brentford to keep being able to churn them out.

Emi Buendia (Aston Villa): Someone coming back from a long-term injury, starting to find his feet. We thought he might be on his way out but he seems to be getting better for Villa, another goal and a wonderful free-kick. He is developing into a top-class player and a really important one for Villa.

Jeremy Doku (Manchester City): The man of the weekend. Everyone was talking about Connor Bradley against Vinicius Junior in midweek but he made Bradley look like he’d never played football before. He was so good – had him on toast and the finish was fantastic. He won the penalty too which people will forget because Erling Haaland missed it, but he was a thorn in Liverpool’s side all game.