There were some significant results at both ends of the Premier League table this weekend as Manchester City dropped points at top, while wins for Wigan and Bolton shook up the relegation battle. Here, Sports Mole picks out its Team of the Week.
Asmir Begovic (Stoke)
The big Bosnian kept out everything that was thrown at him against Manchester City before he was cruelly beaten by Yaya Toure's wickedly deflected effort.
Kieran Gibbs (Arsenal)
The young full-back's first Premier League goal for the in-form Gunners got the ball rolling in Saturday's convincing win against Aston Villa.
Gary Caldwell (Wigan)
The Scot's composed winner at Anfield sealed what could be an invaluable three points come the end of the season for the struggling Latics.
David Wheater (Bolton)
On a weekend for goalscoring defenders, the centre-back's brace secured victory in the Trotters' relegation scrap against Blackburn.
Leighton Baines (Everton)
The ever-reliable Baines curled in a beautiful free kick during the Toffees' impressive triumph at Swansea.
James McClean (Sunderland)
The Irishman celebrated his new contract with the Black Cats by scoring, and running his socks off, versus QPR.
Mikel Arteta (Arsenal)
The cultured midfielder answered recent criticism with a strong attacking performance against Villa which saw him fire home a rocket of a free kick.
Hatem Ben Arfa (Newcastle)
The jinking Frenchman showed how devastating he can be when fit by tearing West Brom apart in Sunday's victory at the Hawthorns.
Martin Petrov (Bolton)
The dynamic Bulgarian tormented the Blackburn defence at the Reebok with his lethal left foot.
Papiss Demba Cisse (Newcastle)
Despite a reported language barrier with teammates, there was nothing lost in translation with the Senegal international's brace against West Brom.
Peter Crouch (Stoke)
Just for that goal against Manchester City? Really? Oh, go on then.
