The Premiership 'Team of the Week' for 1st December 2008 had a few obvious choices. The stylish brace from Robin van Persie made him an automatic selection, meanwhile the impressive Bolton away victory from Sunderland saw a couple of their men make an appearance this week.

Formation: 4-3-3

GK: Tim Howard

CB: Brede Hangeland

CB: Gary Cahill

LB: Gael Clichy

RB: Joseph Yobo

CM: Lee Cattermole

CM: Darren Fletcher

CM: Samir Nasri

ST: Johan Elmander

ST: Robin van Persie

ST: Wayne Rooney

The superb brace Johan Elmander banged home at the Stadium of Light sees him make an appearance in our team of the week.

Meanwhile, derby match winner Wayne Rooney was an automatic selection alongside Robin van Persie.

At the back, Joseph Yobo put in a great performance alongside team mate Ian Howard as Everton battled to an away victory against Spurs.

Lee Cattermole and Darren Fletcher both represented their teams to the best of their abilities this weekend, battling away in midfield.

Meanwhile, this weekend's star man will be Samir Nasri. Absolutely outstanding for Arsenal in the victory against Chelsea, battling away in a defensive as well as an attacking midfield role, showing a side of his game that not many knew he had.