The ten most technically proficient Premier League stars.
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10) Hatem Ben Arfa (Hull City)
Despite having been ostracised by Alan Pardew at Newcastle United, there is no doubting the talent and technical class of Hull City’s loanee winger Hatem Ben Arfa.
9) Angel di Maria (Manchester United)
The British record transfer is a technically superb player – but his real strength lies in the former Real Madrid man’s tireless work rate and searing pace.
8) Dusan Tadic (Southampton)
Southampton new boy Dusan Tadic has every trick in the book and looks to be a fine signing by Ronald Koeman at St. Mary’s.
7) Mario Balotelli (Liverpool)
Balotelli has all of the technical ability in the world, but no manager has yet managed to harness his gifts to a consistent level.
6) Cesc Fabregas (Chelsea)
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas has had a fine start to life at Stamford Bridge and, despite being technically superb, he is able to use it sparingly and to devastating effect.
5) Yaya Toure (Manchester City)
Yaya Toure’s powerful exterior and physical prowess masks what is an incredibly gifted and creative footballer.
4) Alexis Sanchez (Arsenal)
Arsenal summer signing Alexis Sanchez mixes pace and technical class to devastating effect, as he will show in time at the Emirates Stadium.
3) Mesut Ozil (Arsenal)
Playmaker Mesut Ozil showed his range of passing for the Gunners during their weekend victory over Aston Villa on the road.
2) David Silva (Manchester City)
The Spaniard has been one of the most technically impressive players in the Premier League for a number of years.
1) Eden Hazard (Chelsea)
Belgian winger Eden Hazard has been absolutely incredible for Chelsea over the past year and deserves his place at the top of this list.