TOP TEN PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
GK: Michel Vorm (Swansea City)
The Dutch international keeper pulled off a string of blinding saves to help seal a goalless draw at Anfield as he again distinguished himself for Brendan Rodgers's side. Tottenham's Brad Friedel and Wigan's Ali Al-Habsi also excelled at the weekend, but Vorm was the only one of the three to remain unbeaten.
RB: Joe Riley (Bolton Wanderers)
A Premier League debut to remember for the 20-year-old defender, who showed plenty of attacking talent against Stoke as he marauded down the flank and sent in one high-quality cross after another.
CB: Thomas Vermaelen (Arsenal)
While the main asset the Gunners have missed during the Belgian's absence through injury is his defensive abilities, he also has a great knack for popping up with the odd goal - which he did once more against West Brom.
CB: Ashley Williams (Swansea City)
The Wales centre-back helped the Swans secure their fifth clean sheet of the season at Liverpool, making a number of important tackles and interceptions as well as blocking three shots.
LB: Ryan Taylor (Newcastle United)
The Newcastle full-back's stunning strike proved the winner against Everton, but his defensive work was just as vital in maintaining the Magpies' unbeaten start to the season.
RM: Chris Eagles (Bolton Wanderers)
The midfielder's performance against Stoke was as tireless as it was influential. He scored two goals in the 5-0 rout which helped avenge last season's FA Cup semi-final defeat by the same scoreline at the hands of the Potters.
CM: Mikel Arteta (Arsenal)
The Spaniard is adapting to life at Arsenal very nicely indeed, and he was rewarded for a fine showing against West Brom with a goal when he rounded off a classy move to make it 3-0.
CM: Frank Lampard (Chelsea)
The veteran midfielder saved Chelsea's bacon by scoring the only goal of the game at Blackburn - his sixth in eight matches - with an excellent diving header.
LM: David Silva (Manchester City)
The Spaniard is very much the man of the moment, winning huge plaudits for pulling the strings of City's fearsome, free-scoring attack. His performance in the 3-2 win at QPR has only enhanced his early claims for Player of the Year.
FW: Gabriel Agbonlahor (Aston Villa)
The Villa striker repeatedly tore through Norwich in his side's 3-2 win, scoring one goal and setting up the other two. His reward is a first England call-up for two years.
FW: Robin van Persie (Arsenal)
Like Agbonlahor, Van Persie claimed two assists as well as a goal for himself as the Gunners set about dismantling West Brom. Unlike Agbonlahor, however, the Dutchman's goal was his 11th in as many league appearances this season.
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