Holly Thackeray | December 14, 2015

Once again the Premier League provided a host of shocks, as both Tottenham and Manchester United were sunk by plucky underdogs, making for a fantastic XI of matchweek 16, featuring a hat-full of gritty and guileful game changers.
See below for our excellent XI but, if we missed out anyone outstanding, feel free to let us know on Twitter!
Jack Butland and Wayne Hennessey also deserve shout-outs for their shut-outs, but Cech claims our number one jersey this week after equalling a Premier League record of 169 clean sheets.
The ex-Chelsea skipper was not kept too busy by Aston Villa, but this was his 12th spotless performance all season across all competitions, highlighting what a crucial summer signing the Czech Republic skipper has proven to be.

The underrated defender was once again a consistent force in the Eagles rearguard keeping a clean sheet against Southampton, organising his defence with quiet aplomb.

Another Stoke star here, but Mark Hughes’ men deserve recognition after thwarting the Hammers. Pieters shut down that left flank doggedly and got in the way of battering ram Andy Carroll at a vital moment.

What a return for the Reds skipper! It was as if Henderson, causing disruption but also contributing fine distribution in the middle of the park, had never been away.
Despite driving Jurgen Klopp’s engine room, the tenacious midfielder also got his timing right for a tap-in to help stem the tide in a torrid draw for Liverpool against West Bromwich Albion.

King put the icing on the cake of what has been a cracking two successive matchweeks for the Cherries with a tireless display against former club Manchester United. The Norwegian followed the script by tormenting the Red Devils’ young rearguard, before netting the memorable winner at Dean Court.

Levelliing quite late on, the typical poacher’s finish after a fumble in Spurs’ box put a spring back in the Toon Army’s stride.
An unsung hero so often this season, but hitman Ighalo is a vital cog behind the Hornets’ surprise Premier League rise. The determined striker struck the only goal against Sunderland and, terrifically, it was his 10th of the term already.
Take a glance at our previous teams of the week, or check out our Premier League page.