Source: Daily_Mail
Hat-trick hero Anelka takes his place in Champ Manager's Team of the Week
The FA Cup took centre stage this week and it was the less-fancied teams who stepped up and made us take notice.[LNB]Championship outfit Swansea, unbeaten in all competitions since November, held their own against Fulham and were rewarded with three players named in our team of the week while Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka leads the line after sinking Watford with a treble.[LNB]Each week Sportsmail, in partnership with the boffins at the ultimate football management game - Championship Manager - will unveil the best XI from each round of matches in the Premier League or FA Cup.[LNB]Check out the brand new Championship Manager website, by logging on to: www.championshipmanager.co.uk[LNB]GK - Mark Schwarzer (Fulham[LNB]) Made a series of fine saves to keep Swansea at bay and ensure Fulham remained in the Cup. [LNB]RB - Angel Rangel (Swansea City) The rampaging right back had a storming game. Solid defensively and always looking to attack the Cottagers. [LNB]LB - Herita Ilunga (West Ham[LNB]) The left back arrived in the right place to score a vital goal and earn the Hammers a replay against Middlesbrough after another typically aggressive and determined performance. [LNB][LNB][LNB] Hammer time: Ilunga leads Matthew Upson away to celebrate[LNB]CB - Greg Halford (Sheffield United) On loan from Sunderland, the right back started the game as an attacker and moved to centre back after Chris Morgan's injury. In addition to his versatility he scored a fine header to put his team 1-0 before Hull earned a draw.[LNB]CB - Christopher Samba (Blackburn Rovers[LNB]) Scored last-gasp equaliser to spare Rovers' blushes and break Coventry hearts. [LNB]CM - Darron Gibson (Manchester United[LNB]) The Irish youngster scored a well-taken goal after Cristiano Ronaldo's shot deflected off the wall. It was his second in the FA Cup and capped an excellent all-round match reminiscent of a young Roy Keane. [LNB][LNB][LNB] Smiles better: Youngster Gibson stood out in a star-studded United team while Spanish midfielder Arteta put in another fine shift for Everton[LNB]CM - Aron Gunnarsson (Coventry City) Scored with a sensational 25-yard strike against Blackburn and put the seal on a fine game in central midfield for the Sky Blues. [LNB]RM - Mikel Arteta (Everton[LNB]) Started in central midfield but frequently drifted to the right. Had an excellent game, putting in dangerous balls and always threatening from set pieces. Put Everton ahead with a penalty which sent Brad Friedel the wrong way. [LNB]LM - Mark Gower (Swansea City) Hit the inside of the post and was denied by Fulham keeper Schwarzer on two other occasions. Provided the assist for Swansea's goal. [LNB]FC - Jason Scotland (Swansea City) Scored a superb equaliser, his 12th goal in as many games, which rounded off a fine performance for the Swans. Was always a threat to Fulham's defence.[LNB][LNB][LNB] Scotland the brave: Swansea striker Jason Scotland (right) was on target[LNB] Three-sy does it: Anelka's (centre) treble included this acrobatic effort[LNB]FC - Nicolas Anelka (Chelsea[LNB]) Clever overhead equaliser got Chelsea back in the game and went on to complete a clinical hat-trick for the Blues, taking his goal tally for the season to 20 in all competitions. [LNB]Manager of the Weekend- Chris Coleman (Coventry City) His team had to overcome enforced changes due to illness in the camp, and he lost his first-choice goalkeeper Kieran Westwood in the warm-up. Despite this, Coventry were only seconds away from knocking Blackburn out of the Cup. [LNB] Check out the brand new Championship Manager website, by logging on to: www.championshipmanager.co.uk[LNB] [LNB]
