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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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1Liverpool19144147192846
2Arsenal20117239182140
3Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest1911442619737
4Chelsea20106439241536
5Newcastle UnitedNewcastle20105534221235
6Manchester CityMan City2010463627934
7Bournemouth209653023733
8Aston Villa209563032-232
9Fulham207943027330
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton2061043029128
11Brentford208393835327
12Tottenham HotspurSpurs20731042301224
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd206592328-523
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham206592439-1523
15Crystal Palace204972128-721
16Everton193881525-1017
17Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1944113142-1116
18Ipswich TownIpswich2037102035-1516
19Leicester CityLeicester2035122344-2114
20Southampton2013161244-326


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