Top 10 best Premier League centre-backs this season, with Arsenal’s German giant in 2nd

5) Martin Skrtel – Liverpool

When Daniel Agger can’t win his place back in the side, you know you’re playing pretty well. Skrtel put in an imperious display against Manchester United, and has been the Reds best defender all season, ahead of £18m signing Mamadou Sakho and veteran stopper Kolo Toure.