Each week Sportsmail gathers up the ratings from our team of reporters to provide the best Premier League starting XI of the day.
Saturday saw two derby stalemates as both Liverpool vs Everton and Arsenal vs Tottenham finished 1-1, while Chelsea consolidated their lead at the top with a 3-0 win over Aston Villa and Man United just about held on to beat West Ham 2-1.
GK - Hugo Lloris (TOTTENHAM vs Arsenal) - 7.5
The French goalkeeper was vital in preserving Tottenham's point at the Emirates. He showed good agility to claw away Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's viciously deflected cross in the first half and produced an excellent stop to deny Per Mertesacker after the break.
Hugo Lloris produced a commanding performance between the posts for Tottenham in the north London derby
DEF - Younes Kaboul (TOTTENHAM vs Arsenal) - 7.5
Showed excellent leadership to marshall the Spurs defence in the derby against an onslaught of Arsenal attacks, especially late in the game. Had produced a perfectly-timed early tackle to deny Danny Welbeck when the forward seemed certain to score.
Younes Kaboul tries to block an effort from Arsenal's Danny Welbeck during the Emirates showdown
DEF - Martin Skrtel (LIVERPOOL vs Everton) - 7.5
Responded well to the criticism that came his way following last weekend's defeat to West Ham with a commanding performance as Everton's front line struggled to make any impact.
Martin Skrtel was a rock at the heart of the Liverpool defence during the Merseyside derby
DEF - Phil Jagielka (EVERTON vs Liverpool) - 8
Proved Everton's unlikely saviour at Anfield with a spectacular goal that will undoubtedly rate as the best of his career. Latching on to a botched clearance from Dejan Lovren, the Everton captain crashed a 25-yard thunderbolt into the top corner, leaving Simon Mignolet no chance.
Phil Jagielka scored a screamer in stoppage time to earn Everton a point at Anfield
MID - Jordan Henderson (LIVERPOOL vs Everton) - 8.5
The outstanding performer in the Merseyside derby, Henderson made sure he covered every blade of grass for the Liverpool cause. He was also a constant driving force, instigating attacks with his direct running and splitting the Everton back line with his passing. One of the most mature performances of his career to date.
Jordan Henderson produced one of his most accomplished performances against Everton
MID - Steven Gerrard (LIVERPOOL vs Everton) - 8
A man for the big occasion, Gerrard responded to his critics in spectacular style. Past it? No chance. Gerrard curled home a free-kick that looked for all the world as though it would hand Liverpool the victory. His passing was bang on all afternoon as well.
Steven Gerrard responded to the criticism of the past week by scoring a free-kick against Everton
MID - Ander Herrera (MAN UNITED vs West Ham) - 7
The Spaniard has looked right at home in United's midfield since arriving in the summer and his display against West Ham was one of consummate passing and class. He pinched the ball from Alex Song to initiate the move that led to Robin van Persie's goal and was a reliable presence on a turbulent afternoon.
Ander Herrera takes on Stewart Downing during Man United's win over West Ham on Saturday
AM - Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (ARSENAL vs Tottenham) - 8
The best player on the pitch in the north London derby, The Ox was a constant thorn in the side of the Tottenham defence and pulled Arsenal level at a crucial moment with a well-taken equaliser. Also forced Hugo Lloris into an excellent save with a deflected cross late in the first half.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain celebrates his equalising goal for Arsenal in the derby with Tottenham
AM - Sadio Mane (SOUTHAMPTON vs Queens Park Rangers) - 7.5
The most impressive performer on the afternoon at St Mary's, this was an impressive Premier League bow for the Senegalese signing. Looked dangerous all afternoon and set up Ryan Bertrand for Southampton's first goal nine minutes after half-time.
Sadio Mane tries to get the better of QPR's Sandro on his Premier League debut for Southampton
FWD - Edin Dzeko (MANCHESTER CITY vs Hull City) - 8
Despite all the competition for forward spots in the Man City team, Dzeko has proved himself undroppable this season and scored two very well-taken goals in the 4-2 win at Hull. His first was a superb curling effort from the edge of the box, his second a well-placed angled shot into the bottom corner.
Edin Dzeko gets the better of Hull's Leroy Rosenior to squeeze home his second goal of the afternoon
FWD - Diego Costa (CHELSEA vs Aston Villa) - 7
Continued his outstanding scoring record with a second-half header against Villa - his eighth in seven matches this season - after initially struggling to get into the game. His goal killed the match as a contest and ensured Chelsea preserved their three-point lead at the top.
Diego Costa celebrates his second-half header for Chelsea in their win over Aston Villa
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