Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?

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Troy's TOTW: Pickford, Williams, Cash, Tarkowski, Rigg, Garner, McGinn, Wilson, Fernandes, Welbeck, Beto.

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After every round of Premier League matches this season, BBC football pundit Troy Deeney will give you his team and manager of the week.

Here are this week's choices. Do you agree? Give us your thoughts using the comments form at the bottom of this page.

Jordan Pickford (Everton): One of the massive moments in Everton's 3-0 win against Chelsea was his brilliant save to deny Enzo Fernandez. He has come up pretty big in such moments for Everton this season and, hopefully, he can continue to do that for England in the summer at the World Cup. A week ago he made a costly mistake against Arsenal but he has picked himself up again to deliver for the Toffees.

Neco Williams (Nottingham Forest): It was a huge crunch game for Forest as they travelled to Tottenham, with Premier League status on the line for both sides. And Williams put in a massive performance to help his side get a crucial victory in the relegation fight. He bagged two assists, delivering when it mattered most.

Matty Cash (Aston Villa): I did not think West Ham provided a whole lot of threat going forward but Cash was solid and kept things together for Villa. He was able to just keep ticking over. He offered a lot going forward and was also able to shut down everything the Hammers offered in attack.

James Tarkowski (Everton): It was another solid performance from the Everton defender. He showed his experience and control, and was always where he needed to be. He made those tackles when needed and more importantly was a calming presence in their backline. How Chelsea would love a centre-back with that kind of gumption, especially given the shaky defending they have shown at times.

Chris Rigg (Sunderland): It was a solid performance from Rigg in a memorable Tyne-Wear derby. He did not do anything exceptional against Newcastle but he did everything really, really well. With Rigg, you know what you are getting from him.

James Garner (Everton): He could have just chilled out after getting called up to the England squad this week. But instead, he cracked on and put in a great performance. It was a lovely assist from him to Beto for Everton's opener. Having played with him at Watford, I know he's all about high energy and big tackles. He has got it all and I hope he does well for England to force his way into that World Cup squad.

John McGinn (Aston Villa): He's their captain, leader and heartbeat. It's been two massive performances in the space of a week from him. Villa are a decent team. But McGinn makes them a great one. If they are to finish in the top five and challenge for the Europa League title, they will need him to continue performing at this level.

Harry Wilson (Fulham): He has made a habit of scoring big goals and he did that again this week. I wonder how they are going to replace him if he decides to leave. They are not going to spend £60m on somebody with his qualities. They need him to sign a new contract as he is a massively important part of that Fulham squad.

Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United): It feels like the Portuguese midfielder is becoming a permanent fixture in the team of the week. You have to put him in again after another goal, and also forcing the James Hill own goal. How long can United remain average and keep him before he decides it is time to leave the club?

Beto (Everton): This week, we have two forwards who are at very different stages in their career. I am not sure Beto is a long-term solution for Everton's goalscoring issues, but manager David Moyes is getting a tune out of him at the moment. It is impressive considering how poor he was earlier in the season.

Danny Welbeck (Brighton): He was overlooked by Thomas Tuchel again for the England squad, at a time when they need back-up to captain Harry Kane. But Welbeck continued to deliver for the Seagulls with a double, to defeat reigning champions Liverpool, and take his tally to 12 goals for the season.

David Moyes (Everton): The game between Everton and Chelsea was a perfect encapsulation of old school against new school. Blues boss Liam Rosenior is still trying to find his way at the start of his managerial career but Moyes put together a perfect gameplan to secure a comprehensive victory. The Toffees were bolder and stronger in every aspect of the game and it was a massive win for them.

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