Manchester United, Angel di Maria
Looking exactly as good as you would expect considering the £59.7 million spent on him, di Maria has helped Louis van Gaal out with some great performances. The prize could still be given to David de Gea though, who has earned the club points with his goalkeeping.
Newcastle United, Jack Colback
Arriving from fierce rivals Sunderland in the summer, the ‘Ginger Pirlo’ as the fans have taken to calling him has been playing well. A key part of Alan Pardew’s comeback from the precipice.