The Dozen: flares, zorbs and Maddison's delight – the best Premier League pics

Our picture editors chose their favourite pics from the weekend’s action

Main image: Wolves striker Raul Jiménez shows frustration after a missed opportunity. Photograph: Matt Bunn/BPI/REX/Shutterstock

  • Roberto of West Ham United somehow punches the ball into his own net against Burnley in a game they lost 3-0.
    Roberto of West Ham United somehow punches the ball into his own net against Burnley in a game they lost 3-0.

  • Gary Neville (left) and Jamie Carragher (right) play zorb football before Norwich City v Watford at Carrow Road.
    Gary Neville (left) and Jamie Carragher (right) play zorb football before Norwich City v Watford at Carrow Road.

  • Onel Hernández of Norwich City in full flight against Watford at Carrow Road.
    Onel Hernandez of Norwich City in full flight against Watford at Carrow Road.

  • Leicester City’s James Maddison celebrates scoring their second goal with Jamie Vardy, the other scorer, as the hosts won 2-0 against Arsenal.
    Leicester City’s James Maddison celebrates scoring their second goal with Jamie Vardy, the other scorer, as the hosts won 2-0 against Arsenal.

  • Tottenham Hotspur’s Son Heung-min Son and Sheffield United’s Chris Basham in action during their 1-1 draw.
    Tottenham Hotspur’s Heung-Min Son and Sheffield United’s Chris Basham in action during their 1-1 draw.

  • Moussa Djenepo of Southampton wears a look of dejection in their 2-1 defeat to Everton – their sixth in seven games.
    Moussa Djenepo of Southampton wears a look of dejection in their 2-1 defeat to Everton – their sixth in seven games.

  • Everton’s Richarlison looks on. His 75th-minute strike was the winner and lifted Everton to 13th.
    Everton’s Richarlison looks on. His 75th minute strike was the winner and lifted Everton to 13th.

  • Chelsea’s Christian Pulisic beats Crystal Palace goalkeeper Vicente Guaita with a header as Chelsea win 2-0 for their sixth league victory on the bounce.
    Chelsea’s Christian Pulisic beats Crystal Palace goalkeeper Vicente Guaita with a header as Chelsea win 2-0 for their sixth league win on the bounce.

  • Bournemouth’s Nathan Aké (left) and Newcastle United’s Allan Saint-Maximin (right) battle for the ball at St James’ Park. Newcastle came from behind to win 2-1.
    Bournemouth’s Nathan Ake (left) and Newcastle United’s Allan Saint-Maximin (right) battle for the ball at St James’ Park. Newcastle came from behind to win 2-1.

  • Raul Jiménez shows his frustration after a missed opportunity as Wolverhampton Wanderers hosted Aston Villa. He eventually got on the scoresheet as Wolves won 2-1.
    Raul Jimenez shows his frustration after a missed opportunity as Wolverhampton Wanderers hosted Aston Villa. He eventually got on the scoresheet as Wolves won 2-1.

  • Flares are set off at before Sunday’s big clash between Liverpool and Manchester City. Shades of the Champions League quarter-final in 2018, but without the violence.
    Flares are set off at before Sunday’s big clash between Liverpool and Manchester City. Shades of the Champions League quarter-final in 2018, but without the violence.

  • Liverpool fans celebrate their third goal scored by Sadio Mané as the title hopefuls extended their lead at the top of the table to eight points with a win over City.
    Liverpool fans celebrate their third goal scored by Sadio Mane as the title-hopefuls extended their lead at the top of the table to eight points with a win over City.
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