A look at some of the winners and losers after the latest round of games.
ON THE UP
Steve Kean, Blackburn Rovers
Kean has always had a reputation as a good coach. He showed signs of
finally adjusting to management by firstly signing Yakubu and then
getting the best out of him at the weekend as he scored four.
Robert Huth, Stoke City
It is a mystery why the towering German has not been a fixture in the
defence this season after a magnificent last campaign for Tony Pulis'
side. He showed why he should be the first name on the teamsheet
against Everton with the winning goal.
Andre Villas-Boas, Chelsea
Newcastle United had won six and drawn two of their home games this
season and conceded just five goals. The Portguese schemer changed all
that by masterminding a comfortable victory on Saturday.
GOING DOWN
Gary Cahill, Bolton Wanderers
It is easy to see why Arsene Wenger did not buy the England defender.
He has been part of a leaky Bolton defence and although the sending off
was harsh, his tackle on Scott Parker was cynical and ill-timed.
Javier Hernandez, Man United
Even the most ardent Man City fan would have felt a tinge of sympathy
for the Mexican on Saturday. He suffered an ankle injury early on at
Aston Villa and was in some distress. His absence will be keenly felt.
Sebastian Larsson, Sunderland
Perhaps mindful of the soft penalty Victor Moses won against him the
previous week, the Swede theatrically fell over the leg of Jody
Craddock on Sunday. But his effort from the spot was easily saved.