Five goals in two games mark Zlatan Ibrahimovic out as arguably the best player in the world on current form.

At 32, the striker is showing no signs of slowing down as he continues to surpass his own remarkable standards following another week of brilliance for the Ligue 1 champions.

Goal’s Hocine Harzoune said: “His two goals in the 4-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen – one a stunning goal from the edge of the box – effectively sent les Parisiens into the Champions League quarter-finals after the first leg.

“Ibrahimovic then scored a hat-trick in the 4-2 win over Toulouse to ensure PSG remain five points clear of second-placed Monaco. His first goal came from the penalty spot before a second-half header made it two and he sealed his hat-trick with a tap-in after his chipped penalty was saved by Zacharie Boucher.”

The Shortlist

Thomas Muller – Bayern Munich Goal’s Alec Fenn: “Came off the bench to score against Arsenal before netting twice at Hannover.”
Daniel Sturridge – Liverpool  @aiay_ayer: “Chelsea must regret selling Sturridge.” Goal’s Chris Myson: “In the form of his life. Two goals against Swansea make it 18 in 19 league games.”
Sofiane Feghouli – Valencia  @SamiralnAjet:”The way we support clubs for that one special player #Feghouli.” Goal’s Luis Herrera: “Came of the bench to score away at Dynamo Kiev and provided an assist against Granada.”
Pierre-Michel Lasogga – Hamburg @Bernardvodaa: “Cool, calm and collected from Pierre Michel-Lasogga.”  Goal’s Miles Chambers: “Scored and led the line as Hamburg stunned Borussia Dortmund with a 3-0 win.”

Check out the best photos from the latest round of matches throughout the footballing world, featuring the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and more

After yet another dramatic weekend of action, Goal offers you the most illuminating images from across the globe… enjoy!

Following Arsenal’s 4-1 win over Sunderland on Saturday, four players from Arsene Wenger’s side make their way into our Team of the Week, while six players enter our XI for the first time this season.

Among the debutants is Hull City goalkeeper Allan McGregor (3.5), who kept a clean sheet as Steve Bruce’s men coasted to a 4-0 win over Cardiff City.

The first of our Arsenal players who make the side this week is right-back Bacary Sagna (4), who received a glowing review from Ewan Roberts at the Emirates Stadium: “Played like a winger, bombing forward at every opportunity and stretching the play. His energetic overlaps were a constant nuisance for Sunderland, forcing them backwards. Defended well, even when moved to left-back and then centre-back. Arsenal simply must persuade him to renew his expiring deal.”

Two players on opposing teams at Stamford Bridge make up our partnership in central defence as Chelsea’s John Terry (4) and Everton’s Sylvain Distin (4) get the nod with their commanding displays.

Manchester United took their clean sheet tally to three in their last six league games following a 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace on Saturday. Patrice Evra (4) had an impressive game at left-back and makes our Team of the Week for the first time this season.

In midfield, we select a three-man system that is made up of two more debutants.

Arsenal duo Jack Wilshere (4) and Tomas Rosicky (4) played a crucial role in Arsenal’s comfortable win over Gus Poyet’s side, while the Czech Republic international makes it into our Team of the Week for the first time this term.

The final midfield place is awarded to Team of the Week newcomer Kevin Nolan (4), who took his goal tally to four from his last five matches after finding the net in West Ham’s 3-1 win over Southampton on Saturday.

Our attack this week is made up of two familiar faces as well as one debutant.

Nikica Jelavic (4) makes the cut for the first time this term as his double and influential performance was pivotal in Hull’s rout at Cardiff.

And the Croatian is partnered with a Team of the Week regular Daniel Sturridge (4), who also struck twice as Liverpool edged a 4-3 win over Swansea City on Sunday.

The England international also became the second player after Ruud van Nistelrooy to score in eight consecutive Premier League games. Sturridge will now be eyeing the Dutchman’s record of 10 matches in a row – an achievement which could be equalled against Manchester United on March 16.

Our final place in attack is given to the star man this week. Olivier Giroud (4.5) gave the perfect response to being dropped for Arsenal’s last two matches with a two-goal haul inside the opening 31 minutes at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.

“I had no hesitation about his strength of character,” said Wenger. “Of course you want him to come back into the team and be successful, which he was today because he scored two goals.”