English football columnist Richard Jolly delivers his Best XI for matchday 24.
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Right-back: Phil Bardsley, Sunderland. Ostracised by Paolo di Canio, recalled by Gus Poyet and a huge influence as Newcastle were beaten. Michael Regan / Getty Images -
Centre-back: Jose Fonte, Southampton. Reliable at the back and set up several attacks in the win against Fulham. Ian Walton / Getty Images -
Centre-back: James Tomkins, West Ham. A superb tackle on Swansea's Wilfried Bony was a highlight of a much-needed victory for West Ham. Olly Greenwood / AFP -
Left-back: Erik Pieters, Stoke City. Acquitted himself well against Juan Mata and played a part going forward as Stoke finally overcame Manchester United. Andrew Yates / AFP -
Right midfield: Adam Johnson, Sunderland. Won a penalty, scored a goal and capped his renaissance with a terrific Tyne-Wear derby display. Ian MacNicol / AFP -
Centre midfield: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Arsenal. With Arsenal short of midfielders, he stepped in seamlessly and scored a match-winning double. Ben Stansall / AFP -
Centre midfield Charlie Adam, Stoke City. Struck twice in a toppling of Manchester United, including a wonderful long-range shot, in an inspired display. Peter Powell / EPA -
Left midfield: Craig Bellamy, Cardiff. Vital at both ends in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's first league win as he scored a goal and made a goal-line clearance. Christopher Lee / Getty Images -
Centre forward: Kevin Nolan, West Ham. The captain doubled his tally for the season in the space of 20 minutes against Swansea. Steve Bardens / Getty Images
Richard Jolly’s Premier League Team of the Week 24
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