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Harry Redknapp names his manager and player of the week for Premier League matchday five

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Harry Redknapp names his manager and player of the week for Premier League matchday fiveMichael Regan/Getty Images
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Matchday five in the Premier League saw the biggest clash of the season so far as Manchester City and Arsenal fought out a pulsating 2-2 draw at The Etihad. 

They remain two of four teams yet to lose a game so far this season, along with Brighton and Nottingham Forest, who also 2-2 on Sunday. 

However, when picking his team of the week for BetVictor, former Premier League boss Harry Redknapp singled out an England star who added to his tally during Chelsea's comfortable win over London rivals West Ham. 

He said: "I say this quietly, but Cole Palmer is putting up numbers that could rival Erling Haaland’s.

"He got on the scoresheet again this week with that expertly taken goal to put Chelsea 3-0 up away at West Ham. He creates chances and goals constantly, making him the complete attacker.

"To go away in a London derby and keep a clean sheet like that will give Chelsea a right boost!"

Redknapp also named his manager of the week and heaped praise on Aston Villa's Unai Emery, who has continued the good work at Villa Park from last season. 

"Aston Villa seemed to be asleep at the wheel in the West Midlands derby, and it’s hardly surprising," Redknapp added.

"They came back from being two goals down last weekend to beat Everton 3-2. Then they marked their return to European football’s top flight with a 3-0 away win in Switzerland.

"Who can blame them for feeling the effects of those two games? Villa have become one of those teams who find a way to win even when they play badly.

"I have to give full credit to the manager Unai Emery for instilling that belief in his players." 
 

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