Arsenal’s Koscielny 15th, Chelsea’s Hazard 3rd: Premier League’s top 20 best players

6) David Silva – Manchester City

Probably the most exciting creative talent in the top flight, Silva has the mercurial ability to threat intricate passes through to teammates seemingly at will.

5) Daniel Sturridge – Liverpool

With 20 goals, Sturridge is the league’s second top scorer, and now regarded as England’s first choice spearhead forward.