Gerrard, Mata and Lukaku are the stars of team of the week

Chelsea trio also get the nod as the top three contribute six players to this week's XI

Juan Mata
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WITH the top three all winning this weekend it is as you were at the summit of the Premier League. Liverpool are out in front with Chelsea second and Man City lurking in third with two games in hand and a huge clash with the Reds on the horizon next weekend. The main headlines came from Everton's victory over Arsenal, which takes European qualification out of the Gunners' hands. They will have to hope Everton drop points if they are to finish in the top four. So, who were the star performers in a week when Man United once again proved that they are still a force to be reckoned with away from home, and Fulham gave themselves hope of survival? Here's our pick of the experts' picks: Goalkeeper: Ben Foster (West Brom)

His performance against Norwich probably cost Canaries boss Chris Houghton his job as West Brom kept a clean sheet for the first time since New Year's Day. He was the highest-scoring keeper of the weekend on Fantasy Premier League. Defence: Branislav Ivanovic (Chelsea), Martin Skrtel (Liverpool), John Stones (Everton)

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