5 players who could be most decisive for clubs in the race to finish fourth in Premier League

The Premier League top-four race is getting more exciting with time
The Premier League top-four race is getting more exciting with time

#3 Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)

Arsenal v Newcastle United - Premier League
Arsenal v Newcastle United - Premier League

One of the Premier League's most impressive youngsters has been Bukayo Saka. The Arsenal attacker has shown a lot of maturity and resilience at a very young age.

The 20-year old has so far scored seven goals and registered four assists in just 22 league starts this season. With his versatility to play almost anywhere in attack, Saka has been a vital player for Mikel Arteta's Arsenal. He has been one of the Gunners' most consistent players and will be looked upon to make a difference in the remaining games.

Arsenal face only one team out of the top 10 in their next five matches in the form of Liverpool. They will be looking to capitalize on this opportunity and Saka will have to play an important role in it.


#2 Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur)

Manchester City v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League
Manchester City v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League

Since his failed move to Manchester City last summer, Harry Kane hasn't looked like the same player. He has struggled with his form in front of goal this season but has been looking better in the past few matches.

Despite the poor form, Kane has eight goals and three assists to his name this season. That speaks highly of the standards that he has set for himself. He remains one of the Premier League's best strikers right now.

Spurs have a few tricky fixtures lined up in the next five matches, which involve facing Manchester United and West Ham United. They will be heavily counting on Kane to deliver. The Englishman is capable of single-handedly winning a game like he did recently in a 3-2 win over Manchester City with a brace.


#1 Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)

Manchester United v Leeds United - Premier League
Manchester United v Leeds United - Premier League

No player in the Premier League right now gets as much criticism as Bruno Fernandes does despite doing a more than reasonable job. The Portuguese has been fantastic ever since his arrival in the winter of 2020 from Sporting.

His amazing creativity, high work-rate and brilliant goal-scoring abilities have been an asset for Manchester United. Despite not being at his finest, Fernandes has still managed to score nine goals and register six assists. He is United's joint highest goal-scorer in the league this season with Cristiano Ronaldo.

Manchester United face Manchester City, Tottenham and Liverpool in their next three matches. These fixtures will play a massive role in where they end up this season. Fernandes has to be heavily influential in helping them get the right outcome.

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