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Each set of English football matches in the current term, expert commentator Troy Deeney presents his lineup and manager of the Week.

Here are this week's choices. Are you in agreement? Tell us using the feedback section at the bottom.

Shot-stopper

Alphonse Areola (West Ham): West Ham could have been six goals down at Bournemouth but for him. Crucial performance, rose to the occasion and showed some quality. Some top goalkeeping to help achieve a 2-2 draw. A loss might have ruined their whole season.

Backline

Daniel Munoz (Crystal Palace): He's up there for top performer. Fans mention about Arsenal players. He is the standout player by far.

Murillo (Nottingham Forest): It would take a crazy Forest fan to say 'He scores and we defeat Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield'. The odds were long shots on that. He shone. He's becoming a powerhouse. He proves to be a handful. Pleased to observe his form similar to before.

Malick Thiaw (Newcastle): I saw him multiple matches last year in Italy for AC Milan and he struggled due to errors. But at Newcastle he's impressed greatly. He displays really strong and imposing and appears graceful. It looks like he has secured a perfect fit.

Ferdi Kadioglu (Brighton): Not usually a full-back, rather a contemporary style in attack. He is a wonderful signing for Brighton. Who would be surprised at them finding another gem from obscurity? Many felt releasing Pervis Estupinan that was strange but the club is aware what they're doing.

Midfielders

Sander Berge (Fulham) and Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest): Two of the same type and they make it for the identical cause. Their sides were victorious, everyone will talk the scorers, but lacking these players the squads falter. They excel. They disrupt opposition, they attack together.

Eberechi Eze (Arsenal): The standout performer. Numerous supporters, including my son, expressed skepticism about his ability as the man to secure victory. A hat-trick in the key match and supporters now wish to honor him permanently of him. Finishing, poise, he dominated. The top performer on the pitch.

Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa): Possibly the only aspect I share with Thomas Tuchel on - he has reached a point now where it's going to be quite challenging to leave him out. My view was he had a great start the term, In my opinion he was a little bit entitled and thought he maybe secure a transfer to Chelsea, and probably wanted that, but he has adapted well. A brilliant brace obviously against Leeds dragged his team when trailing. He made the impact.

Forwards

Callum Wilson (West Ham): I noted he appeared not his usual standard. He appeared as if his pace had gone. But wow. That's all I can say. He was excellent. Brilliant in his play and in his dual goals.

Harvey Barnes (Newcastle): A particularly intriguing player. He performs strongly, often more effective when introduced, but Anthony Gordon has an injury so he is required to feature. He missed a great opportunity against Manchester City at 0-0 with his simplest attempt. But to have the inner resilience to put himself in difficult situations and score twice was remarkable.

Coach

Sean Dyche (Nottingham Forest): He steps in and outperforms Arne Slot. A excellent strategy. Possibly it was five or six for Forest and all would agree.

Are you in alignment with these choices? Which players deserve your top lineup? Tell us via the response section following.