Right-Back – Hector Bellerin – Arsenal
What a performance once again from this young right-back.
Hector Bellerin is slowly becoming one of the Premier League‘s best defenders and he was on fine-form for Arsenal yet again at the Liberty Stadium.
His vital tackle against Bafetimbi Gomis was a thing of beauty as he somehow managed to catch up with the striker in a matter of seconds.
Gomis was through one-on-one, took it round the ‘keeper only for Bellerin to somehow slide and take the ball away.
He then somehow produced a miraculous goal-line clearance as well, which resulted in him smashing into the post, which shows his dedication to the team.
He also managed to keep Jefferson Montero reasonably quiet which a lot of right-backs haven’t been able to do.
Centre-Back – Laurent Koscielny – Arsenal
Another fine performance from a top-class centre-back.
A goal against Everton which has now been followed up by a goal and a clean-sheet against Swansea City.
Koscielny is Mr. Reliable for Arsenal and whenever he’s in the team, the whole defence looks a lot more settled.
Vital that he stays fit for Arsene Wenger.
Centre-Back – Nicolas Otamendi – Manchester City
Nicolas Otamendi is finally starting to settle in at Manchester City and his goal on Saturday was a thing of beauty.
Left unmarked foolishly by Norwich City‘s defence, but it was a thumping header and it topped off his performance nicely.
Whether he will stay in the first-team for the long-run is yet to be seen, but things are looking good so far for the Argentinian.
Left-Back – Ryan Bertrand – Southampton
An assist and a clean-sheet rounds off a good weekend and performance for Southampton star Ryan Bertrand.
With Luke Shaw‘s serious injury ruling him out of the Euros next summer, the spot at left-back has become wide open for English players.
Kieran Gibbs and Bertrand are probably seen as the front-runners, but with the Arsenal star behind Nacho Monreal in the pecking order, it’s seen as Bertrand’s to lose.
Another fine display from him gives him a big chance of becoming England’s regular left-back.
Arguably not tested a lot yesterday against a woeful Bournemouth, but it was good seeing him being a danger in attack.
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