The ninth round of fixtures in the Premier League threw up some significant results and has left the top of the table with an unfamiliar look to it.

Title favourites Arsenal enjoy a four-point cushion after their win over Crystal Palace, but behind them it is Bournemouth, Tottenham and Sunderland who are riding high and occupy the remaining slots in the top four. Liverpool continued their dismal run, while Manchester City also dropped points, beaten 1-0 at Aston Villa.

All three promoted teams won on the same weekend, with Leeds and Burnley – like Sunderland – also defying the grim pre-season predictions.

Below is our team of the week (4-3-3):

Guglielmo Vicario (Tottenham): The Tottenham goalkeeper was in top form at Hill Dickinson Stadium to keep Everton at bay and earn himself a well-deserved clean sheet.

Matty Cash (Aston Villa): The Villa right-back has impressed lately as Unai Emery’s side continue their march up the table. The Poland international cut in from the right and arrowed a left-footed shot into the corner to earn Villa all three points against City.

Nordi Mukiele (Sunderland): The French centre-back has quietly been one of the signings of the season and shone once again in the Black Cats’ surprise win at Chelsea.

Micky Van de Ven (Tottenham): The Dutch international scored twice from set pieces and defended admirably during Spurs’ win at Everton. A fan favourite and it’s easy to see why.

Quilindschy Hartman (Burnley): The Burnley left back was instrumental in their vital victory at Wolves as he set up both of Zian Flemming’s goals.

Amadou Onana (Aston Villa): The Belgian international put in a beastly display in Villa’s win over City, bossing the midfield in and out of possession, with his tireless off-the-ball work complemented by some smart distribution.