The first Merseyside vs Manchester match since the Hillsborough report was always going to be a passionate affair but there were other games as well! Especially when you add in 'Handshakegate' City entertained Arsenal while Chelsea tried to hold onto their lead.
Formation - 4-1-2-1-2
GK- Mark Schwarzer- Had Schwarzer not been in such imperious form then Fulham may not well have held on against a creative Wigan side that began tearing Fulham apart as the final whistle approached, but the Aussie Guardian stood firm and would not be beaten.
RB- Rafael- A constant threat down the Liverpool flank for Manchester United capped off with a realisation that this man is in fact, Brazillian after all. A fantastic curler with ample finesse rounded off a stunning display.
CB- Jan Vertonghen- The Belgian man has a lot to live up to after all the hype in the Dutch league. He showed these admirers were correct with some excellent surging runs and even showed off his well rounded capabilities to play anywhere on the back four when he switched to left back to free up Gareth Bale.
CB- James Perch- Yet another player who can ply his trade in multiple positions, Perch began in defence before advancing to midfield enforcer then back to centre half, without this man Newcastle may well have lost their clean sheet.
LB- Ashley Cole- Ever roaming and ever continuing to display that Ryan Bertrand has an almighty task to displace one of the best Left backs in world football. His runs were a constant threat to Stoke and eventually paid off with a cheeky goal.
CDM- Mohammad Diame- The first lynchpin in this weeks TOTW. Diame was the hum coming from the Hammers' engine room and made it difficult for their opponents to get any free time on the ball, a role not many people notice but without him the West Ham midfield would look undoubtedly shakier.
CDM- Marouane Fellaini- Yet again the Belgian was constantly over the backs of the Swansea defence and unbeatable in the air, the power of the 'fro provided a somewhat controversial assist and another goal for his tally.
LAM- Gaston Ramirez- Southampton came alight this weekend and it had a large dependance on this man. He was at the centre of everything for the South Coast side, with constant threat and pinpoint passing.
RAM- Kevin Mirallas- The third of 4 Belgians in this team of the week and one of many Evertonians, Mirallas' pace was worrying Swansea all afternoon and only the woodwork denied this young man 2 goals opposed to his one.
CF- Romelu Lukaku- The final Belgian and an increasing talent, fast, strong and as on show on saturday, a great shooter. Romelu Lukaku picked up many admirers at RSC Anderlecht but if he continues as he did against Reading then he'll pick up many English ones too.
ST- Rickie Lambert- The Veteran, God amongst men returns and in the Premier league, he is already showing he can score just as many goals as he did the previous two season for the Saints. If this man had some more pace he would be the ultimate striker, as it is he does incredibly well with what pace he has and has some incredible ball control and vision, holding up play like the experienced player he is. To round off his display he got 2 well struck goals to add to this GAM's tally.
Subs- Anichebe, Cazorla, Howard, Clyne, Mata, Nolan, Fletcher
Manager- Nigel Adkins
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