Top 10 players in the Premier League this season

#5 Roberto Firmino (Liverpool)

Firmino was instrumental to Liverpool's attacking threat

Many had predicted Roberto Firmino to struggle for goals as Liverpool's no.1 striker. The Brazilian hassler not only proved his detractors wrong but just had his most successful season in his professional career.

Firmino scored 15 and created 7 more in the Premier League and was the fulcrum of this Liverpool side that gave the likes of Mane and Salah the perfect service. He can be said as a perfect Jurgen Klopp player - a Gegenpress expert who harries the opponents with his unbelievable energy.

Along with his goals and assists, Firmino has been the creative spark for Liverpool and was also the crucial cog for them in winning the ball back. Firmino created 52 chances but also made 50 tackles and 15 interceptions - a rare breed of numbers for a team's no.9!