In Pictures: Premier League 2012/13: Team of the week 15

Aston Villa may be struggling, but goalkeeper Brad Guzan turned in an impressive performance to deny QPR victory. Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)

Jose Enrique was back at his familiar left-back position for Liverpool against Southampton, and his driving runs saw him twice come close against Southampton. Andrew Yates / AFP

Ryan Shawcross's performances in defence for Stoke City look set to be rewarded with a bumper contract, and his performance against West Brom underlined his reputation. Nick Potts/PA

Sylvain Distin's return to Manchester City proved the veteran defender has lost none of his defensive prowess. Phil Noble/Reuters

Swansea's Angel Rangel takes the right back slot for our team of the week with another impressive showing, this time helping keep Arsenal's strike force subdued at the Emirates. Stefan Wermuth/Reuters

Chelsea's Juan Mata seemed to be single-handedly trying to drag Chelsea back into the game against West Ham, having opened the scoring against Sam Allardyce's side. His lone efforts were in vain, however. Sang Tan/AP Photo

Mohamed Diame's appearance at half time for West Ham changed the game in favour of Allardyce's side, and was capped off by a vital goalagainst Chelsea. Jamie McDonald/Getty Images

Marouane Fellaini risks being an ever-present in the team of the week, and his goal against Manchester City proved his importance once again for an Everton side that continue to defy expectations. Clive Brunskill/Getty Images

Demba Ba's future at Newcastle United may be in doubt thanks to an escape clause in his contract, but his brace against Wigan showed why Alan Pardew is so keen to keep him. Scott Heppell/AP

Jermain Defoe's mini-resurgance under AVB continues to reap rewards for Spurs, as his brace against Fulham helped secure a crucial 3-0 win. Suzanne Plunkett/Reuters

Michu has been a key part of Michael Laudrup's rebuilding project at Swansea, and his late double against Arsenal is set to put him in demand come the January transfer window. Karel Prinsloo/EPA