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Sports Mole's Team of the Week

On a big weekend at both the top and bottom of the Premier League table, Sports Mole puts together the 11 players who earned their corn.

On a big weekend at both the top and bottom of the Premier League table, Sports Mole puts together the 11 players who earned their corn.

Paul Robinson (Blackburn)
The Rovers shotstopper got his first clean sheet of the season in timely fashion as his side claimed a 2-0 victory over fellow strugglers Wolves.

Branislav Ivanovic (Chelsea)
The Serbian provided plenty of attacking intent down the flanks as the Blues dominated Stoke, despite the 1-0 scoreline.
John O'Shea (Sunderland)
The exprienced defender was typically reliable for the Black Cats in their win over Liverpool.
John Heitinga (Everton)
The ever-physical Dutchman helped David Moyes celebrate a decade in charge of the Toffees with a 1-0 victory over Spurs.
Patrice Evra (Man Utd)
Was again an important attacking force for the Red Devils against West Brom as they regained top spot.

Junior Hoilett (Blackburn)
The skillful Canadian showed why a number of clubs are thought to be interested in him with his impressive brace against Wolves.
Ryo Miyaichi (Bolton)
The on-loan Arsenal winger built on his growing reputation with a dazzling display against QPR.
Victor Moses (Wigan)
The Nigerian international finally showed what he is all about in Sunday's 1-1 draw at Norwich with his smart finish.
Ashley Young (Man Utd)
Terrorised the West Brom defence as he looks to have put his recent injury woes behind him.

Didier Drogba (Chelsea)
The bustling Ivorian scored his 100th Premier League goal in exquisite style as he danced his way past Asmir Begovic before slotting in against Stoke.
Wayne Rooney (Man Utd)
Took his tally to 26 for the season in all competitions with his brace against the Baggies.

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TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool15113131131836
2Chelsea16104237191834
3Arsenal1686229151430
4Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest168442119228
5Manchester CityMan City168352823527
6Bournemouth167452421325
7Aston Villa167452425-125
8Fulham166642422224
9Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton166642625124
10Tottenham HotspurSpurs1672736191723
11Brentford167273230223
12Newcastle UnitedNewcastle166552321223
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd166462119222
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham165472129-819
15Crystal Palace163761721-416
16Everton153661421-715
17Leicester CityLeicester163582134-1314
18Ipswich TownIpswich162681628-1212
19Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1623112440-169
20Southampton1612131136-255


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