Premier League: Top 5 players to look out for this weekend

Gameweek 10 of the Premier League kicks off tonight as the intensity continues. On offer, are 10 matches that will invariably affect the points table. With matches likes Manchester United vs Everton and Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City to be played, expect this weekend to be a cracker!

The competition at the top is breathtaking, as just 2 points separate fifth-placed Spurs and first-placed Manchester City. There's certainly plenty at stake and we're bound to see players from all over the league giving it their everything.

That said, here is a look at the top 5 players you should keep an eye on this weekend, as they're extremely likely to produce a few or more moments of magic as they fight it out with their respective teams:

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#5 Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)

It's time for Salah to step up

After a ground-breaking first season at Liverpool, Salah seems to have hit a rough patch this season. He hasn't seemed consistently lethal like he did last season, but make no mistake, he's just as dangerous in his moments.

The Egyptian winger has only scored 4 goals in 9 Premier League matches so far this season but has put in some promising performances in the recent past. He scored in Liverpool's last game, against Huddersfield.

The Reds take on seventeenth-placed Cardiff at Anfield this weekend - the side that have conceded the second-most number of goals in the league so far. Expect Salah to make the most of it and try and keep up the momentum.

#4 Mesut Ozil (Arsenal)

Is the old Mesut Ozil returning?

Much like Salah, Arsenal's Mesut Ozil has also shown signs of returning to his best in the last few matches.

As Arsenal find themselves on a staggering 11-game winning streak in all competitions (7 in the Premier League), a lot of their success is attributed to their attacking performances this season.

Ozil seems to be back on the path of being the driving force behind Arsenal's blazing attack. The German playmaker has notched 3 goals and an assist so far, but his fluently attractive play in the last few matches have had Arsenal fans swooning yet again. He too, will look to continue performing that way.

#3 Anthony Martial (Manchester United)

Manchester United's greatest hope at the moment

One of the few bright sparks in a currently dim Manchester United side, Anthony Martial has impressed in almost every chance he's been given. Competing with the likes of Alexis Sanchez and Marcus Rashford for a place in the first team, Martial hasn't had as many opportunities as he'd have liked, but he's taken most of them with both hands.

The 22-year-old has made only 6 appearances and has started only 4 matches in the league so far, but already holds 3 goals to his name. He scored 2 of those in the all-important clash against Chelsea last weekend, probably even saving the manager, Jose Mourinho, his job.

Martial has become a fixed part of United's first team over the last few gameweeks and his performances have completely validated it. United take on Everton this weekend and Martial will definitely be on the hunt yet again.

#2 Eden Hazard (Chelsea)

There's been no stopping Eden Hazard

Belgian superstar, Eden Hazard, has taken the Premier League by storm this season. Exhibiting some scintillating form and skill, Hazard has quickly become the league's top-scorer with 7 goals and 3 assists in just 9 league appearances.

Widely hailed as the best player in the Premier League at the moment, Hazard has become Chelsea's most important player and will look to help the Blues as they visit Burnley this weekend.

A win will see them stay in the race for the top spot on the table, while a loss will certainly be a blow. Hazard will know that a lot rests on his shoulders, and knowing him, he'll relish the pressure and go all out.

#1 Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City)

He's back!

Easily one of the most gifted players at Manchester City, Kevin De Bruyne was an integral part of the Premier League-winning side last season. In fact, he was, by far, one of the best players in the league. The Belgian finished last season with 8 goals and 16 assists, orchestrating City's unstoppable attack from the heart of it.

Unfortunately for City, and De Bruyne, he got injured in City's opening match of the season against Arsenal. Having been taken off in the 30th minute of that game, De Bruyne only returned to action last weekend, coming off the bench in the second half.

Seemingly back to fitness, De Bruyne will ostensibly be given back his starting position. As City take on Spurs in the biggest game of the weekend, the Belgian will be under pressure right from the start. However, we've all seen what he does under pressure.

He thrives.

Expect him to start to get a feel of things this weekend. He's perfectly capable of performing magic at will.