Gerrard, Suarez and Rosicky star in team of the week

Liverpool provide the spine as Arsenal, Man City and Villa heroes add steel to this week's selection

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DEFEAT for Chelsea and wins for their three title rivals this weekend, including a remarkable triumph for Liverpool over Manchester United, have thrown the title race wide open. The Blues remain top but they are now only four points ahead of second-placed Liverpool and Arsenal in third, and both teams have a game in hand on the leaders. Man City are fourth, six points behind the Blues, but they have three games in hand and will go top if they can win them all. There were some excellent individual performances this week, so who makes the all-star XI? Here's our pick of the experts' picks: Goalkeeper: David Marshall (Cardiff).

Yet another fine performance from the Bluebirds' number one wasn't enough to earn his side a share of the spoils against Everton. Were it not for Marshall's heroics Cardiff's fate could have been sealed some time ago. Reflecting on his performance against Everton, ESPN notes: "Marshall made at least four world-class saves and, ultimately, was beaten by a deflection and a slice." Defence: Seamus Coleman (Everton), Ron Vlaar (Aston Villa), Laurent Koscielny (Arsenal), Jon Flanagan (Liverpool).

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