Premier League Team of the Week based on stats: Chelsea and Man Utd aces make shock GW9 XI

EXPRESS SPORT brings you the Premier League Team of the Week based on statistics.

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Who makes the Premier League Team of the Week based on stats?

Manchester United suffered an embarrassing 2-1 defeat to Huddersfield on Saturday, but one of Jose Mourinho’s stars was still among the best performing players this weekend.

The Red Devils conceded twice at the John Smith’s Stadium as the Terriers pulled off a historic victory, but a United defender was ranked as one of the top players based on statistics.

Meanwhile, a centre-back also makes the cut despite Watford breaching the Blues rearguard on two occasions at Stamford Bridge.

Elsewhere, Arsenal thumped Everton, Manchester City strolled past Burnley and Tottenham hammered Liverpool as goals flew in around the country in the latest round of fixtures.

Statistics often shine a light on the unsung heroes in a side – so who makes the Team of the Week based on data from WhoScored?

Scroll through the gallery above to see the Premier League Team of the Week based on statistics.

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