Some massive match-ups this weekend meant that outstanding performances from singular players would surely be vital to deciding between such close games. A hatfull of goals in other games meant that this week's choices were tough, with so few clean sheets meaning we were forced to deploy a different formation. Here is the side we decided on:
Formation - 3-4-3
GK- Ben Foster - West Brom held on to a draw this weekend, and he was instrumental in doing so, pulling off a number of saves that arguably kept them in the game at stages. If only he could produce this kind of performance week in week out.
RB - Seamus Coleman - Quietly going about his business, Coleman is rarely given too much limelight, this weekend; that changed. He was lively down the flanks and caused a constant problem to the Southampton defence, his assist helped Jelavic score his header.
CB - Jan Vertonghen - This man was the catalyst to Spurs' first win at Old Trafford since BC. His 2nd minute goal started a first half domination from Tottenham that Manchester United never got over. Belgium's centre half has impressed during his initial few performances in the Premier League.
LB - Carl Jenkinson - Arsenal have revived their defence this year with the noticeable help of Steve Bould. Jenkinson is one who seems to have benefitted a great deal. Having endured the massacre at Old Trafford last season, where he was hopelessly exposed, Jenkinson hasn't missed much this season and his performance in a losing effort on Saturday suggested he has real future potential.
CDM - Paul Scholes - They may have lost, but this man never fails to amaze even the most trained of Footballing eyes. Another masterful performances which saw him complete 132 passes of 141 attempted means United's maestro looks as good as ever. He ran the performance for United but couldn't quite inspire them to a win.
CM - Nuri Sahin - Liverpool may well have pulled off a gem of a signing with this fella. He has had a similar impact to that of Eden Hazard in the Chelsea side. His goals and assists are already proving useful and another top quality performance sees him feature in our picks this week.
CM - Leon Osman - Often the unnoticed member of Everton's midfield, Osman had a teriffic week this week. He controlled the tempo well and proved a passing threat. To top it off, a goal meant that his side drew level in what could have game for the Toffees.
CAM - Moussa Dembele - Yet again, Belgian players seem to be dominating this Fantasy side. Dembele is another one of them, his first half performance was, as shown by Spurs' 2-0 Half-Time lead, unstoppable. His power coupled with outstanding ability on the ball means he is a threat to most sides.
FWD - Luis Suarez - There isn't a player that divides an opinion more than the Uruguayan this week, you could be forgiven for saying he has proven his critics wrong. A Hat-Trick of goals at his favourite venue of Carrow Road puts him top of the goalscoring charts and means he strolls into this week's team.
FWD -Demba Ba - Last but not least this week is Senegal's talisman striker. Last season, he experienced a dry spell thanks to the form of Papiss Cisse, but one of his goals at the weekend showed he has far from lost his touch, a fantastic finish added to a goal he knew little about meant a brace, and a very happy Alan Pardew.
STR - Nikica Jelavic - Everton were looking in a ropey situation for a while on Saturday, but two goals from the Croatian hitman won the game for them. He is an all round finisher and seems to have a knack of scoring vital goals. What a buy he has been for David Moyes.
Subs - Mignolet, Wilson, McAnuff, Mirallas, Mata, Crouch, Fletcher
Manager - Andre Villas-Boas
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