Crystal Palace star Olise named in BBC's PL TOTW alongside Man Utd, Chelsea, Arsenal stars 

One Nigeria-eligible player has been picked in BBC football pundit Garth Crooks' Premier League Team of the Week for matchday 17.

2021 Super Eagles invitee Michael Olise has been selected in the ceremonial best XI following his outstanding performance for Crystal Palace in their come-from-behind 2-2 draw with reigning champions Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.

The France U21 international kept his nerve to equalize from the penalty spot in the fifth minute of stoppage time.

Garth Crooks' Team of the Week consisted of two players each from Manchester United, Everton and Aston Villa, while Crystal Palace, Chelsea, Newcastle United, West Ham United and Arsenal have contributed one player each. 

In a 3-4-3 formation, Andre Onana is protected by a back three of Diogo Dalot, Alex Moreno and James Tarkowski, with a midfield comprising Amadou Onana, Lewis Miley, Michael Olise and Cole Palmer.

Gabriel Jesus is flanked by Ollie Watkins and Mohammed Kudus in a star-studded attack.

Explaining why Olise was picked in the Team of the Week, Crooks said: "However, when you have a talent like Michael Olise in your team, who can step up and convert a penalty past one of the best keepers in the world away from home, when your team has lost five games on the spin, it says volumes for the player's confidence, not to mention competence. Great point for Palace under any circumstances."

Olise was also named in the BBC Team of the Week for gameweek 13 after another goalscoring display in Palace's 2-1 loss at Luton Town. 

Ifeanyi Emmanuel 

Photo Credit: cpfc.co.uk

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