Newcastle (1st; 70pts; +54) - the Magpies won four of the past five with the away loss to Arsenal the only disappointment this month - form good enough to extend the gap at the top even further.
Player of the month: Memphis Depay (AMRL/ST) 8.72
3 Current first team injuries:
Davide Santon (WBRL) - 2-3 weeks (twisted ankle)
Hatem Ben Arfa (AMRC) - 12-14 days (broken wrist)
Memphis Depay (AMRL/ST) - 2-3 weeks (twisted ankle)
Manchester United (2nd; 58pts; +29) - the Red Devils suffer two crucial league losses this month - away to title rivals Newcastle and relegation strugglers West Brom - which sees them drop further behind the leaders despite boasting a game in hand.
Player of the month: Robin van Persie (ST) 7.72
0 Current first team injuries.
Chelsea (3rd; 58pts; +26) - the Blues enjoy unbeaten month only dropping points in a home draw with Arsenal which sees them catch up with Manchester United and edge slightly closer to the top. They also have a game in hand over Newcastle.
Player of the month: David Luiz (DC/DM) 8.08
2 Current first team injuries:
Willian (AMRLC) - 1-2 weeks (torn hamstring)
Demba Ba (AML/ST) - 3-7 days (torn groin muscle)
Manchester City (4th; 54pts; +24) - the Citizens could have registered a perfect month in the league if it wasn't for a disappointing draw with rock-bottom Norwich although they now have two games in hand over Newcastle and one over the Red Devils and Chelsea which might even see them mount a late title challenge.
Player of the month: Samir Nasri (M/AMRLC) 7.56
1 Current first team injury:
Jesus Navas (M/AMR) - 3-4 months (broken leg)
Tottenham (5th; 50pts; +25) - Spurs won three from three in the league and are on a 11 games winning streak in all competitions which allows them to keep dreams for Champions League football alive.
Player of the month: Erik Lamela (AMRLC) 7.62
3 Current first team injuries:
Michael Dawson (DC) - 5-8 days (gashed leg)
Kyle Walker (D/WBR) - 2 months (torn hamstring)
Nacer Chadli (AMRLC) - 7-8 weeks (double hernia)
Arsenal (8th; 37pts; 0) - the Gunners suffered heavy loss away to Manchester United and fought to take a point away from Stamford Bridge while winning their other two league games this month to finally get in the top half of the table.
Player of the month: Per Mertesacker (DC) 7.54
0 Current first team injuries.
Liverpool (17th; 21pts; -15) - the Reds continue to disappoint with losses to West Ham and Cardiff but vital wins over West Brom and Crystal Palace allow them to climb out of relegation places.
Player of the month: Luis Suarez (AMRLC/ST) 7.46
2 Current first team injuries:
Glen Johnson (DR) - 12-21 days (sprained ankle)
Mohamed Diame (DM/MC) - 4-7 weeks (knee tendonitis)
Other teams to watch:
Aston Villa (6th) - the Villains remain sixth and enjoy an unbeaten February which maintains their chances for Europe.
Southampton (7th) - the Saints are unbeaten as well and emerge as contenders for Europa League quotas.
West Brom, Hull and Norwich are in the bottom three and seem doomed for the drop with only massive underperformers Liverpool in sight.