After another thrilling weekend of Premier League action, Sports Mole singles out the 11 players who made their mark.
David de Gea (Man Utd)
Earlier in the season many would have had you believe that the Spaniard's career was over before it had begun, but a string of fine saves during Sunday's win at Norwich showed that United have something special in their ranks.
Zak Whitbread (Norwich)
Despite a 2-1 defeat at the hands of the champions, the American defended doggedly for the ever-impressive Canaries.
David Luiz (Chelsea)
There are still huge question marks over his ability as a defender, but the Brazilian found the net in sumptuous style against Bolton.
Matthew Upson (Stoke)
The robust centre-back provided a typically solid header to put his side in front against Swansea to end their run of four consecutive league defeats.
Vincent Kompany (Man City)
After Blackburn's surprise win at Old Trafford in December, there was no such generosity from a City defence led by the Belgian on Saturday.
Ryan Giggs (Man Utd)
Typically fitting that on his 900th appearance for the club the Welshman scores the winner versus Norwich. Bafflingly influential at 38 years old.
Michael Essien (Chelsea)
The Ghanaian's energetic performance in midfield against Bolton makes you wonder what sort of the season the Blues could have had if he was fit from the start.
Frank Lampard (Chelsea)
Restored to the side following the debacle in Naples, Lampard showed that he is still one of the best at the Bridge.
Theo Walcott (Arsenal)
Unfortunately for Spurs they found the inconsistent winger on a good day as he found the net with two composed finishes at the Emirates.
Robin van Persie (Arsenal)
Spearheading the Gunners' comeback against their local rivals, the striker whipped the ball past the hapless Brad Friedel to score the goal of the game.
Peter Odemwingie (West Brom)
The underrated Nigerian has now found the net five times in his last two games following Sunday's brace against Sunderland.
