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Another season of the Premier League is about to come to an end. Liverpool are worthy champions, while the likes of Manchester City, Chelsea and Manchester United will look to revitalise their squad for next season.
However, the English top-flight has once again given us some really good players, who have made their mark throughout the season with their consistent performances.
We look at the top 10 players in the Premier League this season according to WhoScored.com ratings. (All the ratings are out of 10)
Top 10 players in the Premier League this season:
#10 ANTHONY MARTIAL, MANCHESTER UNITED- 7.34
When Manchester United paid £36 million to sign a 19-year old Anthony Martial from Monaco in 2015, eyebrows were raised.
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Now in his fifth season at the club, Martial is leading the line for Manchester United. The France international has had some disappointing spells with the Red Devils, but he looks reinvigorated under Ole Gunnar Solsksjaer. The 24-year old has developed into a complete forward, with pace and trickery as well as good finishing ability. Martial has also formed a solid attacking partnership with Marcus Rashford.
This season, the former Lyon player has made 31 appearances in the Premier League. He has scored 17 goals and provided six assists. He comes third in the squad for shots per game and dribbles per game.
#9 HARRY KANE, TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR- 7.34
Many critics believe that Harry Kane has started to decline. The striker has had some injury issues, and his constant returns ahead of schedule has led to speculation that he has not recovered completely.
Despite such suggestions, the 26-year old continues to be a vital asset for Jose Mourinho. Kane has led the line for his boyhood club, providing goals and leadership in the Premier League. Physically imposing and technically good, the England international is the quintessential modern striker. In a haphazard Spurs side, he has continued to be a consistent presence.
The former Leicester City player has played 28 games in the Premier League. He has scored 17 goals and provided two assists. He leads the squad for shots per game and comes second for key passes per game.
#8 MICHAIL ANTONIO, WEST HAM UNITED- 7.36
A slightly surprising inclusion in this list, Michail Antonio has been West Ham United's best player since the restart.
Having joined the club from Nottingham Forest in 2015 for a fee of £7 million, Antonio's versatility has been well-utilised. He has been used as a striker, a winger, and even a wing-back on occasions. This season, the 30-year old has led the line for the Hammers. His performances have kept club-record signing Sebastian Haller on the bench.
Antonio has made 23 appearances in the Premier League this season. He has scored 10 goals and provided three assists. The former Reading man leads the squad for shots per game and dribbles per game.
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#7 MARCUS RASHFORD, MANCHESTER UNITED- 7.38
There were doubts about Marcus Rashford's development under Jose Mourinho. However, the arrival of Ole Gunnar Solksjaer has vanquished all the questions.
Rashford is now one of the stars of this United side. Predominantly used as a left-winger by Solskjaer, the England international has formed a fluid attack with Martial and Mason Greenwood. An excellent dribbler with pace and power, Rashford's creativity post-restart has been lauded as well.
This season the 22-year old has played 30 Premier League games, scoring 17 goals and providing seven assists. He leads the squad for dribbles per game and comes second for shots per game.
#6 MOHAMED SALAH, LIVERPOOL- 7.43
Ever since Mohamed Salah joined Liverpool from Roma in 2017 for £37 million, he has been a revelation.
The winger is regarded as one of the best players in the world, and rightly so. With pace to burn as well as good technique and goalscoring ability, Salah has been one of the most important players for Jurgen Klopp. He scored 32 league goals in his first season, becoming the Premier League's all-time goalscorer for a 28-game season.
This season, the Egypt international has made 33 appearances in the league, scoring 19 goals and providing 10 assists. He leads the squad for shots per game and comes second for key passes per game and dribbles per game.
#5 SADIO MANE, LIVERPOOL- 7.46
Regarded as one of the best wingers in the world, Sadio Mane, similar to Salah, has made quite a name for himself at Liverpool.
Having joined from Southampton in 2016 for a fee of £34 million, Mane is a fan favourite among the Liverpool faithful. A quick, technically gifted and intelligent player, the Senegal international has also scored goals at a consistent rate for his side. Mane's pace and trickery has become a nightmare for opposition defenders.
The 28-year old has played 34 games in the league this season, scoring 17 goals and providing seven assists. He comes third in the squad for shots per game and key passes per game and leads the squad for dribbles per game.
#4 RIYAD MAHREZ, MANCHESTER CITY- 7.46
Riyad Mahrez joined Manchester City from Leicester City for a fee of £60 million in 2018, making him the then-most expensive African player of all-time.
There is no denying the Algeria international's quality. A right-winger well-renowned for his creativity, trickery, dribbling ability and pace, Mahrez has shone for Manchester City this season after a quiet first season. One of the many talented individuals in the City squad, the 29-year old has established himself as a vital cog for Pep Guardiola.
The former Le Havre player has played 32 games in the Premier League this season, scoring 10 goals and providing nine assists. He comes third in the squad for key passes per game and dribbles per game.
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#3 RICARDO PEREIRA, LEICESTER CITY- 7.50
The sole defender in this list. Ricardo Pereira is regarded as one of the best right-backs in the league, due to his phenomenal performances with Leicester City.
The Portugal international joined the Foxes from Porto in 2018 for a fee of £18 million. Pereira has been everpresent for Leicester City since then. A good dribbler with strong defensive as well as creative numbers, the 26-year old has fortified the right-hand side for the Foxes, playing as a wing-back as well as a right-midfielder on occasions.
The former Nice man has made 28 appearances in the league this season, scoring three goals and providing two assists. He leads the squad for tackles per game and comes second for interceptions per game. He also comes first for dribbles per game, also managing one key pass per game.
#2 ADAMA TRAORE, WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS- 7.53
Well-renowned for his physicality and dribbling skills, Adama Traore has lit up the Premier League with his unique playing style.
Having joined Wolverhampton Wanderers from Middlesbrough for a fee of £18 million in 2018, Traore's impact has been clearly visible. An exceptional dribbler, the former Barcelona man's pace and looming physique has been a major problem for defenders. He has played all across the front-line for Wolves this season, and has been a major force in their successes.
The 24-year old has made 36 appearances in the Premier League, scoring four goals and providing nine assists. He leads the squad for dribbles per game, by quite some margin. He also comes second for key passes per game.
#1 KEVIN DE BRUYNE, MANCHESTER CITY- 7.91
Who else? Kevin De Bruyne has been the best player in the Premier League this season, and by some distance.
De Bruyne joined Manchester City from Wolfsburg for a fee of £55 million, which was ridiculed by many critics at that time. The Belgium international, however, has gone on to become one of the best midfielders in the world. His creativity, vision, passing and crossing ability have all been acknowledged.
The 29-year old has made 34 appearances in the league. He has scored 11 goals and provided 19 assists. He leads the Manchester City squad for key passes per game and crosses per game.
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