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The English Premier League is now in full swing with a busy festive period fast approaching. The league table has now started to take shape with three clear favorites in the running for the Premier League title.
Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea have set an early pace in the Premier League title race and look set to be embroiled in a lengthy battle. But for them to continue their push for the title, they need their superstars to fire on all cylinders.
Some of their players have been giving elite-level performances from the very start, five of whom find a spot on this list. In this article, we will look at the five best players currently in the Premier League based on WhoScored ratings.
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#5 Ilkay Gundogan (7.52)
Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has been another of the most impressive performers for the Sky Blues this season. As per WhoScored ratings, he is currently the fifth-best Premier League player.
With Fernandinho spending more time on the bench, Gundogan has been handed the responsibility to lead the club in the Brazilian's absence. Even with the added pressure of leading the side, Gundogan hasn't let the level of his performances take a hit.
In 10 Premier League appearances this season, the Germany international has scored three goals and provided an assist. Gundogan will be crucial for Manchester City now that they have taken the lead in the race for the Premier League title and continue their Champions League campaign.
#4 Bernardo Silva (7.52)
Manchester City's attacking midfielder Bernardo Silva was linked with a summer move away from the club. But his decision to stay put is proving to be beneficial for both the club and the player. He is currently the Premier League's fourth-best player, as per WhoScored ratings.
The Portugal international has scored seven goals in the Premier League this season and provided one assist. He is Pep Guardiola's side's top scorer in the league so far, and by some distance. Second on the list are Raheem Sterling, Phil Foden and Ilkay Gundogan with three goals each.
The 27-year-old has scored in four of Manchester City's last five Premier League matches and Guardiola will hope that he continues in the same vein as City fight it out with Chelsea and Liverpool for the league title.
#3 Mateo Kovacic (7.56)
Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic is currently the third-best player in the Premier League, as per WhoScored ratings. His last appearance this season came on October 26th against Southampton in the EFL Cup, since when he has been struggling with a hamstring injury and COVID-19. But his performances in the initial part of the season have him third on the list.
The Croatia international has made just nine Premier League appearances this season, scoring once and making five assists. It has put him joint-fourth on the list of top assist-makers in the Premier League. Overall, he has played 13 matches for Chelsea across competitions and has been one of their most important players as they set the tone early on in the season.
Kovacic was slated to return to first-team action this week, but he tested positive for COVID-19, which further increased his time on the sidelines.
#2 Trent Alexander-Arnold (7.74)
Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold is currently at the top of his game and is being considered among the world's best defenders. The right-back has been in brilliant form this season and is the Premier League's second-best player according to WhoScored ratings.
The England international has made 13 league appearances this season, missing just two. He has scored a goal and provided seven assists. The 23-year-old is currently the second-highest assist maker, second only to Mohamed Salah in the Premier League.
Alexander-Arnold has been impressive in the Champions League too, where he has provided three assists in as many matches. The Englishman's form will be crucial for Jurgen Klopp's side as they continue to fight for silverware on multiple fronts.
#1 Mohamed Salah (8.02)
Mohamed Salah has been a revelation this season. The Egypt international has been banging in goals for fun and is arguably the best player on the planet right now. He is also leading Liverpool's charge as the Reds push for their second Premier League title in three years.
In 15 appearances league this season, Salah has scored 13 goals and provided nine assists, leading the Premier League's top goal-scorers and assists charts. He has scored 20 goals across competitions already, with over half the season still left.
So, rather unsurprisingly, Mohamed Salah is currently the best Premier League player, and the only one with more than eight rating points on WhoScored. It will take a monumental effort from any other player to dethrone Salah from this position as the season progresses.
