Everton keeper Tim Howard may have lost a goal inside two minutes against QPR, but his solid performance at Loftus Road hands him the gloves for our team of the week. Pic: Glyn Kirk/AFP
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 20: Chris Baird of Fulham celebrates his goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Fulham and Aston Villa at Craven Cottage on October 20, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** 154443109.jpg
Everton's Phil JagielkaEverton's Phil Jagielka continues to stake a claim for the best left back in the Premier League. Alastair Grant/AP
Gary Cahill produced another powerful header to accompany his robust performance at the back for Chelsea in their match against Tottenham. Andy Rain/EPA
Norwich defender Sebastien Bassong's solid performance in the Canaries back line kept Arsenal's expensive strikeforce at bay. Ian Kington/AFP
Despite a summer of expensive midfield signings at Stamford Bridge, Juan Mata continues to be a key performer for Roberto Di Matteo's team, as evidenced by his goal against Spurs. Andy Rain/EPA
Antonio Valencia showed against Stoke the range of passing and midfield play that convinced Sir Alex Ferguson to sign him from Wigan. Nigel Roddis/Reuters
West Ham's Mark Noble has been a reliable figure in the heart of the Upton Park midfield, and his brace against Southampton - including a coolly delivered penalty - showed why. Mike Hewitt/Getty Images
All eyes have been on Liverpool midfielder Raheem Sterling since his first team introduction this summer, and his virtuoso display at Anfield was capped by his first goal - and Brendan Rodgers' first league win at home. Paul Ellis/AFP
Edin Dzeko's late double against West Brom gave Manchester City an unlikely win that could yet prove crucial at the end of the season. Darren Staples/Reuters
His own goal may have given him an unofficial hat-trick, but Wayne Rooney's brace quickly made amends. Jon Super/AP
Our pick of the English Premier League's top performers this weekend.
