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The Premier League has been as entertaining as ever this season and provided fans with the usual entertainment. We are more than halfway into the campaign and there’s still everything to play for at both ends of the table.
The Premier League is heading towards a nail-biting finish
The January transfer window will soon close, and teams are scurrying to bolster their squads. With games getting postponed, there’s no team that has a clear advantage in the standings. The top-four race is especially one to watch out for, with four teams currently competing for the fourth place.
Both managers and players are are going look to give it their all at the crucial home stretch of the season. Let’s now take a look at the five most in-form players in the Premier League currently. These rankings are based on the official ratings on whoscored.com.
#5 Bukayo Saka
Bukayo Saka’s journey has been simply magical. The 20-year-old won the FA Cup with Arsenal and also represented England in the Euro finals. A product of the Arsenal academy, Saka has developed into one of the brightest young talents in the league.
Saka’s form rating according to whoscored.com is 7.63. He has scored six goals and provided four assists in the Premier League this season. While more experienced players have failed to create chances, Saka has often taken the responsibility of leading Arsenal’s attack. He is also Arsenal’s leading assist provider.
Saka has recently flourished in a more attacking role after initially starting out as a wing-back. The Englishman’s silky skills have so often created an opening for the Gunners. Saka is undoubtedly a star in the making who represents Arsenal’s future.
#4 James Ward-Prowse
Next up is Southampton’s James Ward-Prowse. The Saints captain has six goals and two assists to his name this season and gets himself a rating of 7.68 on whoscored.com. Apart from his fantastic set-piece capabilities, the Englishman adapts to changing tactics well during a game and showcases great quality with and without the ball.
Ward-Prowse’s exceptional free-kick technique has earned plaudits from pundits, fans, and even rivals. Pep Guardiola recently admitted in an interview that the Saints skipper is the best in the world at free-kicks. Ward-Prowse has been nominated for both Player of the Month and Goal of the Month awards.
The Englishman scored a rocket of a free-kick against Wolves earlier in January. This was Ward-Prowse’s 12th free-kick goal which puts him second on the all-time list. He has now equalled Thierry Henry and Gianfranco Zola and is only behind David Beckham, who has 18 to his name.
#3 Raheem Sterling
Although Raheem Sterling may have had the occasional rough patch in the past few seasons, Raheem Sterling still manages to contribute to the goals. Even without an out-and-out striker, Manchester City have managed to score goals freely and Sterling has also been heavily involved in their attack.
Sterling’s performances have earned him a form rating of 7.75. The Englishman has seven goals and one assist in the Premier League so far this season. Sterling was used sparingly at the start of the season but has been a regular feature under Pep Guardiola over the past two months. The England international has been incredible on the wing and has bolstered City’s attack.
City are currently first in the league and seem to be on their way to another Premier League trophy. Sterling has already won 3 Premier League titles, 5 League Cups, and 2 FA Cups, and will surely go on to add more to his collection.
#2 Harry Kane
One of the best strikers in the Premier League, Harry Kane can always be relied upon to find the goal. Not many forwards have been able to match Harry Kane’s goalscoring consistency in the league. Kane's superior technique and eye for goal make him one of the greatest finishers in Europe.
Kane was sub-par at the start of the season, but his performances of late have provided Spurs fans with some joy. Kane has five goals and two assists so far in the campaign and his form rating is currently 7.86.
The England captain has an incredible knack for goalscoring and has 171 Premier League goals to his name. He has also won the Premier League Golden Boot thrice. Spurs are currently fifth in what is turning out to be a nail-biting race for the Champions League spots. If Kane can continue this form, he may see his side secure a top-four finish.
#1 Kevin De Bruyne
Kevin De Bruyne is undoubtedly one of the best midfielders in the world at the moment. The 30-year-old has consistently put in masterful performances at the heart of City’s midfield. He has been crucial in their success in recent years.
De Bruyne’s whoscored.com form rating is 7.93. The Belgian is back to his brilliant best after recovering from injury and Covid complications. De Bruyne has six goals and two assists in the league as of now. However, his form is on the rise as he has six goal contributions in his last seven league games.
The 2019-20 Premier League Player of the Season can create chances out of nothing and will look to solidify City’s lead at the top of the table. De Bruyne’s goal in City’s game against Chelsea could prove to be a significant one as they inch closer to another Premier League title.
