Team of the week

Team of the week:

Goalkeeper:

E Van der Sar
Man United - £5m
6 Points
Van der Sar played a solid game at the back for United, and apart from Robbie Keane hitting the crossbar early on, he never really looked like he was going to be beaten. Another solid performance from the big Dutchman, and even though United have not got off to the best start, Van der Sar looks like he will be keeping the Red Devils in with a good chance.

Defenders:

J Arca
Middlesbrough - £4m
8 points
Middlesborough had a closely fought draw against Newcastle on the weekend and Arca’s volley secured Boro a single point. Arca looks like a solid choice in YTM as his versatility allows him to play both in defense and in midfield.

JL Samuel
Bolton - £3m
5 points
Bolton put in a solid performance to see off Reading, with solid defence all round to maintain a clean sheet, JL Samuel proved his worth for the Trotters with a strong performance at the back.

T Ben Haim
Chelsea - £5m
5 points
After a slightly shaky start, Ben Haim played well over the weekend and helped Chelsea to a deserved clean sheet. The pressure is on the young man as players will be returning to fitness, he may need to prove himself now in order to get consistent first team football.

K Toure
Arsenal - £7m
5 points
Toure proved himself as one of the best defenders in the premiership. Solid as a rock, he will help the Gunners to a number of clean sheets throughout the season. A good choice for YTM managers with some money looking for a defender.

Midfielders

G Speed
Bolton - £4.5m
9 Points
Playing in Bolton’s midfield Speed continues to defy his age as he netted the first of Bolton’s three goals. A powerful header proved that he still has what it takes to play competitive football in the top flight.

M Sissoko
Liverpool - £4.5m
9 Points
Sissoko managed to score his first premiership goal against Sunderland on the weekend, hopefully giving him extra confidence to strike a few more efforts towards the goal. For a midfielder – he is cheap.

C Fabregas

Arsenal - £7m
9 Points
Fabregas came to the rescue after Van Persie’s penalty was expertly saved. The young Spaniard made a good run before slamming the ball in passed the near post. Expect a lot of goals from him for the Gunners this season. A very good buy!

Strikers

C Jerome
Birmingham - £3m
10 Points
At £3m, Jerome is possibly the best bargain around in the strikers department. He managed to net two goals against Derby, the first of which came just 32 seconds into the game. The second was a good volley which proved unstoppable. Definitely one to look at.

N Anelka
Bolton - £6.5m
8 Points
Nicolas Anelka showed his class again at the weekend, and reminded everyone that he is a top quality striker. Man United are reportedly after him, and that would only mean more goals for the Frenchman.

A Voronin
Liverpool - £5m
8 Points
With the signing of Fernando Torres, Andriy Voronin came to Anfield very much through the back door! With Liverpool’s depth he may not see too much first team football, but then one has to remember Rafa’s rotational system and the prospect of Voronin becomes a possible bargain at only £5m !

The team of week 3 would only have cost you £54.5m and would have earned a whopping 82 points!