5 biggest game-changers in the Premier League in 2021

Mohamed Salah has been in stellar form in the Premier League this season.
Mohamed Salah has been in stellar form in the Premier League this season.

#3 Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)

Leicester City vs Manchester United - Premier League
Leicester City vs Manchester United - Premier League

The Premier League has some of the finest Portuguese players right now, and Bruno Fernandes is one of them. The attacking midfielder has been a massive player for Manchester United since joining them last year.

With his superb creativity, incisive passes and impressive skills to find goals, Fernandes has been a key player for the Red Devils. The Portuguese maestro contributed 30 league goals last season.

After making a good start to his 2021-22 campaign, Fernandes has seen a slight dip in form, though. His game-play helped create a goal every 115 minutes last season in the Premier League. Although that number is comparatively higher this season, the Portuguese remains a big threat.

When he's on song, it is very difficult to keep Bruno Fernandes from impacting games.


#2 Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City)

Manchester City vs Sheffield United - Premier League
Manchester City vs Sheffield United - Premier League

Without a doubt, Kevin De Bruyne is one of the best midfielders in the Premier League right now. There are very few players in the world who can match his vision and execution.

The Belgian midfielder has a wide range of passes under his belt. He has a phenomenal ability to score long-range goals with either foot. Injuries did hamper his game-time last season. Nevertheless, he still managed 18 goal contributions in just 25 Premier League appearances, contributing a goal every 111 minutes.

He helps create almost six shots every league game, which speaks volumes about his ability. City manager Pep Guardiola is heavily reliant on De Bruyne to make a difference. That's because the 30-year old possesses the ability to turn games in his team's favour.


#1 Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)

Liverpool FC vs Manchester United - Premier League
Liverpool FC vs Manchester United - Premier League

No player on this list has had as good a year as Mohamed Salah. The Egyptian winger has simply been outstanding for Liverpool in the Premier League in 2021.

With his mind-boggling dribbling, superb pace, and brilliant ability to score and create, Salah was involved in 27 goals last season. That has only got better this season. He has been involved in 24 goals in just 18 Premier League appearances, contributing one every 66 minutes.

Salah has scored goals in the Premier League out of seemingly nowhere on several occasions, making him unstoppable at times. His form has immensely helped Liverpool remain a strong contender to win the title this season.

The Egyptian is arguably the most effective game-changing player in the Premier League right now.

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