Top Nine Breakthrough Performers Of The Season, Including Arsenal Trio, Chelsea Youngster & Tottenham Goal Machine

Nine of this season’s surprise stars, including three Gunners starlets.

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9) Francis Coquelin (Arsenal)

Recalled from loan at Charlton Athletic in a surprise move, Francis Coquelin has been superb in midfield for Arsenal, convincing Arsene Wenger not to dip into the transfer marker in that position this January.

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8) James Wilson (Manchester United)

An exciting young striker often picked ahead of Radamel Falcao, James Wilson has looked promising for Manchester United at points this season.

7) Ryan Mason (Tottenham Hotspur)

A fine midfield player finally making a first-team breakthrough at the age of 23, Ryan Mason has quickly made a name for himself at Tottenham Hotspur.

6) Tyler Blackett (Manchester United)

Another exciting Manchester United youngster, Tyler Blackett has been thrown in at the deep end this season and responded well.

5) Paddy McNair (Manchester United)

Another surprise inclusion in United’s first-team on a number of occasionts this season, Paddy McNair looks like another top prospect at Old Trafford.

4) Calum Chambers (Arsenal)

Signed by Arsenal from Southampton in the summer, Calum Chambers has surpassed expectation and quickly become a regular starter for the Gunners at both centre-back and right-back.

3) Hector Bellerin (Arsenal)

Another exciting youngster at Arsenal, Spanish right-back Hector Bellerin has grown with stature with more games, and scored a well-taken goal against Aston Villa this weekend.

2) Kurt Zouma (Chelsea)

A superb young defender who has been compared with Chelsea legend Marcel Desailly, Kurt Zouma looks to be taking Gary Cahill’s place in the Blues starting XI.

1) Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur)

Little more than a backup until this season, Harry Kane has made himself undroppable for Spurs this season and is perhaps the stand-out breakthrough performer in the Premier League, with a superb run of 20 goals in all competitions.