James McAtee and Tommy Doyle
The midfielder has had to bide his time for regular game time at Sheffield United. But on Saturday he starred after coming on as a second-half substitute in the Blades' 1-0 win at Cardiff City.
He played his part in the only goal of the game, scored by George Baldock, and earned praise from United chief Paul Heckingbottom post-match for his attacking intent.
He said of McAtee: "It was the right thing to bring him on for that reason (attacking) because for me that's where Macca is at his best and where we think he can be better than most in this league. It was a no-brainer really."
Fellow City loanee Doyle sat out through injury as he missed a fourth game in succession.
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Zack Steffen
The American goalkeeper may not have recorded a clean sheet in Middlesbrough's 2-1 win away at Norwich, but he earned plenty of plaudits.
The stopper pulled off a clutch of fine saves to ensure Michael Carrick's men were still in the contest heading into stoppage time - and that proved vital when Matt Crooks popped up with a priceless late winner.
Steffen went some way to proving his critics wrong, following the decision by the USA not to call him up to their World Cup squad.
Taylor Harwood-Bellis
Another accomplished display for the City centre-half as Burnley sealed a hugely satisfying 3-0 win over arch-rivals Blackburn.
The win for Vincent Kompany's side was thoroughly deserved and saw them move to the top of the Championship heading into the extended break. Harwood-Bellis played his part, restricting Rovers to a solitary attempt on goal all game and looking accomplished on the ball.
Liam Delap
Not a great day at the office for Delap or his Stoke colleagues. They were beaten 2-0 at West Bromwich with the City forward botching a few half-chances.
He was hooked 20 minutes before the end and was also booked for a fifth time this term. That means he'll have to sit out the Cardiff game on December 10 after reaching the threshold before the 19th game of the season.
Luke Mbete
A rare start for the defender - his first since early October - but he played his part in a goalless draw for Huddersfield against Swansea.
Looked steady enough before being subbed off on 75 minutes. Was booked.
Callum Doyle
Another encouraging performance from the young defender as Coventry made it four wins on the bounce with a 2-0 win over QPR.
He's been a big part of four clean sheets in that run too and against Rangers he was positive bringing the ball out of defence as well as disciplined in defence.
Lewis Fiorini
Hasn't featured for Blackpool since mid-August.
James Trafford
It was another impressive day at the office for the young goalkeeper who kept his eighth clean sheet of the season in a goalless draw for Bolton away at Cambridge.
He made a couple of important saves to preserve the point for the Trotters, who remain just outside the League One play-off spots.
Slobodan Tedic
The striker played 74 minutes as Barnsley won 1-0 away at Shrewsbury. He went close with an early chance after Adam Phillips had fired the Yorkshire side in front.
The 22-year-old, who was cautioned, is still searching for his first goal for the Reds.
Cieran Slicker
Again missed out for Rochdale, where he hasn't appeared in a matchday squad since September.
Yan Couto and Yangel Herrera
Both City players sat out Girona's Copa Del Rey win over Quintanar del Rey on Sunday.
Kayky
The 19-year-old Brazilian was not selected in Pacos de Ferreira's squad as they went down 2-0 to Vizela on Sunday.
Diego Rosa
Midfielder was an unused sub in that aforementioned win for Vizela.
Filip Stevanovic
Forward Stevanovic will be hoping to return to the Santa Clara squad to face Estoril on Monday night.
Issa Kabore
An unused sub as Marseille beat Monaco 3-2 on Sunday night in Ligue 1.
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