Garth Crooks

The Team of the Week will be given to you at the end of the week.

This time, who has he chosen? Pick your own team from the list below. He will have his say on the game's big talking points.

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Garth Crooks' team of the weekGoalkeeper

Jordan Pickford (Everton)

The derby was very competitive. Pickford made three great saves from Roberto Firmino, but it was the stop from Darwin Nunez that caught my attention.

Pickford is in good shape at the moment, but I am starting to worry about his performances. If he can maintain this level of consistency, then England will benefit greatly. Pickford has been playing well and I can't help but think that he has made a mistake.

Defenders

Conor Coady (Everton)

The boy has adjusted quickly to his new surroundings. I can't figure out why they let him go at Wolves. He is starting to look as authoritative as he did when he was playing for the Wanderers, thanks to the way he has settled into the back four.

The goal that the defender was denied by the video assistant referee was ruled out for being in an ineligible position.

The referee has the final say on whether or not to issue a red card for the challenge on Amadou Onana. The 'Crooks of the Matter' contains similar suggestions.

Joe Gomez (Liverpool)

Gomez is back in the starting line-up. The player has suffered a lot of injuries but still has the strength to come back.

His performance againstEverton was composed in the hot heat of Goodison Park but his selection againstNewcastle was telling.

Van Dijk isn't at his best at the moment and he needs someone to help him out until he gets back to his best. Gomez was part of the effort as a clean sheet was the best they could have hoped for.

Ben Chilwell (Chelsea)

The player who didn't start the game seemed to end it well. The left foot of the England left-back was crucial in the victory over the Hammers.

The substitution's assist for Kai Havertz's winner was a game-changing moment against a West Ham side who had every right to be upset.

The VAR will learn when. It would not interfere if there was a mistake. West Ham's goal should have stood, even though it was not clear what happened.

Midfielders

Philip Billing (Bournemouth)

It was a strike by Billing against the forest. Two games ago, Bournemouth had nine goals put past them and it cost their manager his job. Their victory against Forest, having been 2-0 down, and their performance against Wolves suggest there is something different about this team.

There is a serious issue at the City Ground for Forest. They have an owner who thinks he can save the club by throwing money at it. He has tried that many times and has regretted it.

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg (Tottenham)

Hojbjerg is not one of the best players at Spurs but he seems to be getting the job done.

The goal of the Danes was well taken, but it was also an example of the determination of the Spurs. Spurs are third in the table and are a point behind the leaders.

Talk of either team winning the title is hyperbole but great for North London chitter chatter and the prospect of a thrilling derby when the teams meet for the first time.

Christian Eriksen (Manchester United)

There was an element of aggression in the Manchester United team that I haven't seen in a while. Since the stinging criticism of the team after their first two losses of the season, there has been a gradual return to hostilities.

On more than one occasion, the player who provided the touch of class was the one who was playing for the club.

The best football I've seen from the team this season was played for 60 minutes. Maybe with a bit more patience from their manager, they could have gotten something. You don't have to use all of them.

Alexis Mac Allister (Brighton)

I haven't seen a Seagulls team play like this in a long time. Their performance against a team at the bottom of the table was outstanding.

The team has no stars, but they are effective. Mac Allister's free-kick capped an excellent performance by the Argentine.

If they think they are too good to go down, it's just as crazy as saying they couldn't win the title.

Forwards

Marcus Rashford (Manchester United)

It would appear that the battle for the starting job at Manchester United was won by Rashford. The decision has been made by the man.

The future and past of United are intertwined. All great players are included. It's time to see if he can bring United back to their former glories. If he is to lead United's attack, he needs to leaveRonaldo on the bench.

To do that, he needs to score a lot of goals. In order to be the best that he can be, he will need to maintain the consistency that was missing last season.

Erling Haaland (Manchester City)

The Forest were eaten alive by Haaland on Wednesday. The home side had better players and a more sophisticated gameplan that made it more difficult for City to win away from home.

The goal was met with the same precision as the cross. The amount of possession Manchester City had against Villa should not make them leave a football match with just a point.

In the first half, Kyle Walker should have taken the ball to Haaland.

Ivan Toney (Brentford)

The penalty given for the tackle on Toney was questionable, but there was no doubt about the way the Brentford forward put away his hat-trick.

His third goal was a special one. His composure and execution of the chip exposed Illan Meslier's mistake. The entire defence was left at Toney's mercy, and the strikers didn't show any interest.

I don't think Toney should play for England. He needs to stay calm if he wants to play for England. It seemed ridiculous that Robert Jones didn't award a penalty for the tackle on Crysencio Summerville. It wasn't surprising that Jesse Marsch lost it.

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The Crooks of the Matter

This is what it comes to? Is it possible that players are giving interviews in order to tell other professionals about their challenges in football? Wolves captain Ruben Neves wants to be a judge and jury, just like the last time I looked.

The tackle on Pedro Neto was dealt with by the referee, as well as the incident being dealt with by the referee.

The challenge was high and it was late, but to say it nearly broke his leg is like saying a woman is nearly pregnant. How would he find out?

Every challenge that is made on a football pitch can have dire consequences. If a professional footballer isn't willing to accept the risks associated with playing the game, he won't be allowed to play.

The game's passion and tackles on the edge make it so engaging. The referee deals with those incidents.

Players can argue and disagree with him but to use your time in a post match interview to whine about an opponent's challenge and why he thought that player was no longer worthy of remaining on the pitch is pathetic.

It was not in line with professional football decorum. The communication team at Wolves did not tell Neves that.

You can pick your XI from our list.

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