Top 10 Premier League players this season so far: Liverpool’s Gerrard 5th & Arsenal’s Giroud 4th

7) Wayne Rooney – Manchester United – rating: 7.62

Now Robin Van Persie has picked up an injury that will keep him out for a month, United boss David Moyes will be relying heavily on Rooney to spearhead the side and score goals in the Dutchman’s absence. Impressively, Rooney has scored eight and assisted five already.