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Who were the best Premier League players from the weekend games? We take a look at the Man of the Match performances in our hotlist.

Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool all hit four past their respective opponents with only goal difference separating them at the top of the table, while Manchester United were held to a goalless draw with Burnley.

But which players starred in particular? Read on to remind yourself of the standout displays - and let us know who you think deserves the plaudits by leaving a comment or tweeting us @SkyFootball...

Alexis Sanchez (Sunderland 1-4 ARSENAL)

Image: Alexis Sanchez was the Man of the Match for Arsenal on Saturday

Alexis Sanchez was a constant menace to the Sunderland defence from the first whistle to the last. Straight away he put goalkeeper Jordan Pickford under pressure, closing down his nervy clearance, and he was involved all the way up to opening the scoring when his movement got him ahead of Lamine Kone to head Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's cross into the back of the net.

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The Chile international should have also won a penalty in the 62nd minute after being brought down by Kone, but he eventually got the second goal his performance deserved, finishing from close range after Gibbs' shot rebounded off the post.

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It was his 50th Gunners goal and his eighth of the season in all competitions with Arsene Wenger and the fans hoping he can continue to put in performances like this one. If he does, Arsenal could go very close to landing the title.

Tom Heaton (Man Utd 0-0 BURNLEY)

Image: Tom Heaton was in fine form to keep Man Utd out at Old Trafford

Manchester United amazingly had 37 shots in their goalless draw with Burnley and Tom Heaton made 11 saves - he was a man mountain between the sticks.

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The England international - as well as being confident and assured with dealing with United's 17 corners - made his mark with some outstanding shot-stopping exploits.

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Perhaps the pick of his saves came on the hour mark. Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who had already been denied from close range by Heaton, flew through the air to connect with a cross from the right but his scissor-kick was bravely blocked away by a starfish-like Heaton, who said after the game the power of the strike nearly broke his arm. It was a save that former United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel called the best in the history of the Premier League.

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Gaston Ramirez (MIDDLESBROUGH 2-0 Bournemouth)

Middlesbrough are going to need moments of inspiration if they are to survive in the Premier League this season, and that's exactly what Gaston Ramirez provided to put them on the way to the 2-0 win over Bournemouth.

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Ramirez's skill to burst into space on halfway was impressive enough, as was his pace to pull clear of the struggling Jack Wilshere, but the most impressive part of the Uruguayan's goal was that he kept his cool to delay his shot and swerve inside the covering defenders before dispatching the finish.

He's often deemed a frustratingly inconsistent player, but that shouldn't take away from what was one of the best goals of the season so far.

Danny Rose (TOTTENHAM 1-1 Leicester)

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On a day when not many attacking players shone at White Hart Lane, Spurs full-back Danny Rose was one of the brightest lights. Not only did he largely keep Leicester's Riyad Mahrez quiet, but he got forward down the flank and provided an outlet for the hosts.

Nordin Amarabat (WATFORD 1-0 Hull)

The winger was a constant threat for Watford down the right, getting the better of Hull defender Sam Clucas time and again.

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It's difficult to sing his praises too highly as the final ball was often lacking, but he never shied away from his attack-minded approach, and he wisely played it back to Daryl Janmaat late on, which led to the winner thanks to Michael Dawson's own goal.

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Sergio Aguero (West Brom 0-4 MAN CITY)

Image: Sergio Aguero celebrates his opening goal against West Brom

Sergio Aguero scored his first goals since his team last won at Swansea more than a month ago, and he inspired a very comfortable victory which ended the worst run of results in Pep Guardiola's managerial career.

The Argentina international's opener was a terrific finish which he made look easy from Ilkay Gundogan's through ball and his second was emphatic as he fired high into Ben Foster's top corner.

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He then used wonderful vision and skill to set up Gundogan for the third and it's clear than when he is on song, City become a much harder team to stop.

Philippe Coutinho (Crystal Palace 2-4 LIVERPOOL)

Image: Philippe Coutinho ran the show for Liverpool at Selhurst Park on Saturday

Liverpool continue to show their attacking prowess as they expertly dismissed Crystal Palace 4-2 on Saturday evening, with Philippe Coutinho once again the star of the show.

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He was a constant menace for a shaky Eagles defence, and his corners twice provided assists for the goals of Dejan Lovren and Joel Matip. He could have added his own name to the scoresheet but was only kept out by an ultimately solid performance from Palace goalkeeper Steve Mandanda.

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The Reds' front three continue to be one of the most potent and versatile in the Premier League this season, and Saturday's performance from Coutinho in particular - his crossing and passing inch perfect - demonstrates why he is at the heart of the action this season.

Ross Barkley (EVERTON 2-0 West Ham)

Ross Barkley has come in for criticism at times this season but this was the midfielder back to somewhere near his best.

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After being denied a first-half goal by a brilliant save by Adrian, he managed to net for the first time in the league since the opening day when he finished from Romelu Lukaku's cross. He was regularly involved and made three key passes - as many as any other player in the match.

Eden Hazard (Southampton 0-2 CHELSEA)

Eden Hazard dazzled again in Chelsea's 3-4-3 formation as his resurgence in form continued as Antonio Conte's men beat Southampton 2-0 at St Mary's on Nissan Super Sunday.

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The Belgium international opened the scoring on six minutes with a low drive, which set the tone for a dominant Chelsea display. He has already scored more goals (5) this season than he managed during the entirety of last season.

Hazard ran the show in the free role in a system that brings the best out of his creative talents. His link-up play with Diego Costa was impressive and he tested Fraser Forster with a couple of stinging efforts from range.

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