EPL 2016/17: Top 5 unexpected performers of the season

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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 15: Victor Moses of Chelsea celebrates scoring his sides third goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Leicester City at Stamford Bridge on October 15, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images) — Moses’ transformation took everyone by surprise

#3 Joshua King

The Norwegian striker had a mellow first season in the top flight, scoring just six goals. Also, Bournemouth had the likes of Benik Afobe, Callum Wilson and Junior Stanislas ahead of him in the pecking order. Few would have predicted his output the following season, especially since the turn of the year.

King scored an astonishing 13 league goals in 2017, taking his tally for the season to 16. The Cherries' man scored more league goals than the more heralded Kevin De Bruyne, Philippe Coutinho, Roberto Firmino and Jamie Vardy.

His goals helped Eddie Howe navigate Bournemouth from a potentially tricky relegation fight to a top half finish.

Edited by Staff Editor