Right-back Nathaniel Clyne went up against Adnan Januzaj and helped Southampton get a surprise point at Old Trafford. Phil Noble / Reuters
Centre-back Michael Dawson provided a captain's performance and helped Spurs keep a clean sheet and win at Villa Park. Stu Forster / Getty Images
Centre-back Paul Dummett, previously an unknown, came off the bench to score and defend manfully for Newcastle against Liverpool. Scott Heppell / AP
Few defenders attacked more or better this weekend than Arsenal's overlapping left-back, Kieran Gibbs. Adrian Dennis / AFP
A scintillating display from Tottenham right midfielder Andros Townsend at Villa Park included his first league goal for Spurs. Eddie Keogh / Reuters
Liverpool centre midfielder Steven Gerrard brought up a century of Premier League goals in a commanding performance at Newcastle. Ian MacNicol / AFP
Aaron Ramsey and Paulinho were excellent but Swansea centre midfielder Jonathan de Guzman's exquisite goal against Sunderland earns him a place. Tom Dulat / Getty Images
Left midfielder Eden Hazard made one goal and scored two himself as Chelsea came from behind to beat Norwich. Alastair Grant / AP
Arsenal centre forward Mesut Ozil was signed to create goals but chipped in with two, including a rare header, against Norwich. Paul Gilham / Getty Images
Manchester City centre forward Sergio Aguero tormented West Ham defenders in scoring twice. Andy Rain / EPA