United, Spurs and Chelsea at the double in Champ Man's Team of the Week

25 February 2009 10:48
Ricky Sbragia's instructions were carried out to the letter by his Sunderland players as they drew with Arsenal and goalkeeper Marton Fulop and defender Anton Ferdinand joined their boss in our best of the weekend.[LNB]Manchester United and Chelsea were well represented while Tottenham were celebrating after Jonathan Woodgate and Benoit Assou-Ekotto were rewarded for their displays in a 2-1 victory at Hull.[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 top-flight matches.[LNB]Check out the brand new Championship Manager website, by logging on to: www.championshipmanager.co.uk[LNB] GK: Marton Fulop (Sunderland[LNB]) The 25-year-old Hungarian made a string of fine saves and was instrumental in Sunderland's goalless draw with Arsenal at the Emirates. Still keeping a fit Craig Gordon out of the team.[LNB][LNB][LNB] Safe hands: Fulop thwarts Arsenal's William Gallas at the Emirates[LNB]RB: Jose Bosingwa (Chelsea[LNB]) Made a number of attacking surges towards Aston Villa's goal and kept Ashley Young in his pocket all day.  Had an 84.2 per cent pass completion rate in his side's 1-0 win.[LNB]LB: Benoit Assou-Ekotto (Tottenham[LNB]) Solid game in the 2-1 win at Hull.  Showed good skill and delivered a great cross for Jonathan Woodgate to score the winner.[LNB]DC: Anton Ferdinand (Sunderland[LNB]) Like his goalkeeper, Ferdinand had a fine game against Arsenal.  Made a superb surging run which nearly ended in a goal. Pass completion rate was 81.8 per cent.[LNB]DC: Jonathan Woodgate (Tottenham[LNB]) Warrior Woodgate made a number of clearances at the KC Stadium and headed home the winner before leaving the pitch with a blood-soaked Terry Butcher-style shirt after colliding with team-mate Vedran Corluka.[LNB][LNB][LNB] A cut above: Woodgate's wound was pouring blood as he left the pitch at Hull[LNB]RM: Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United[LNB]) Always the centre of attention, Ronaldo delivered moments of sublime skill and controversy in his side's 2-1 win over Blackburn. Scored a brilliant winning goal from a free-kick to extend United's lead over Liverpool at the top of the table to seven points.  [LNB]LM: Matthew Taylor (Bolton[LNB]) Took a brilliant free-kick and also made a timely clearance from underneath his own bar in a 2-1 win over West Ham which boosted his chances of a much-touted England call-up.[LNB]CM: Frank Lampard (Chelsea[LNB]) Another impressive display capped by an assist for Nicolas Anelka's clincher.  Boasted an 88.9 per cent pass completion rate.[LNB][LNB][LNB] R & R: Ronaldo and Rooney made sure United tightened their grip at the top[LNB]CM: Danny Murphy (Fulham[LNB]) Was at the centre of everything Fulham did as they beat West Brom 2-0 at home, setting up chances for Bobby Zamora and Andy Johnson, hitting the woodwork and delivering quality set-pieces. Murphy made a total of 71 passes during the game.  [LNB]ST: James Beattie (Stoke[LNB]) Scored both Stoke goals in the 2-2 draw with Portsmouth to take his tally to four in five games.ST: Wayne Rooney (Manchester Untied[LNB]) Looked back to his best after returning from injury and managed to get on the scoresheet. in the win over Blackburn.[LNB]Manager of the Weekend - Ricky Sbragia (Sunderland[LNB]) - Set his team well to snatch a point at the Emirates. Sunderland also had numerous chances to score and take all three points back to the North East.[LNB][LNB][LNB] Check out the brand new Championship Manager website, by logging on to: www.championshipmanager.co.uk[LNB] [LNB]  

Source: Daily_Mail