Midfielders
Christian Eriksen
Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen was the most effective creative player at home against league leaders, Chelsea. The 24-year-old was crucial to Spurs’s victory as he orchestrated both his side’s goals. His first assist was an incisive cross that Alli converted to disastrous effect.
His second, which came at the 54th minute was a similar ball delivered to Alli. With the change in formation for Spurs, Eriksen emerged as the most important link in the side.
Charlie Adam
31-year-old Charlie Adam still has the occasional ‘great game’ in him as he proved against Watford, creating both goals for Stoke City. After it looked like the first-half against Watford was going to end in a stalemate, Adam aimed a low corner towards the near post which Ryan Shawcross pounced on.
The Potters’ second goal was down to Watford’s defensive errors yet again as they allowed the Stoke midfielder to whip another similar ball like the previous corner for the benefit of Peter Crouch.
Ander Herrera
In spite of Jose Mourinho's enigmatic team selection at times, Ander Herrera has been flourishing under the former Chelsea manager. He was involved in a lot of positive build up for his side against West Ham United as he played an effective pressing game.
He was quick to move the ball building momentum and his urgency paid off when he intercepted Obiang’s ball and made the assist for Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s goal.
Dele Alli
Dele Alli’s great run of form continued against Chelsea as the English midfielder proved to be devastating against the Blues at White Hart Lane, scoring both goals to end Chelsea’s 13-game winning streak. The 20-year-old found the back of the net on the cusp of half-time with a pointed header into the far right corner past Thibaut Courtois.
His second goal came soon after the start of the second half with yet another header. Alli found a pocket of space to beat the Chelsea keeper at his far post.
