Where does Coutinho rank among Chelsea & Arsenal rivals?
With news that Barcelona star Neymar has hailed Liverpool starlet Philippe Coutinho as one of the best players in the Premier League, and with Mauricio Pochettino stating that Christian Eriksen is also up there, here’s a power ranking of the very best English football currently has to offer in that creative midfield role…
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10) Gylfi Sigurdsson (Swansea City)
A player on top form this season, Gylfi Sigurdsson has continued to notch up assists since returning to Swansea City.
9) Juan Mata (Manchester United)
A player steadily improving at Manchester United, Juan Mata is a quality player and only 9th on this list, showing how spoilt we are in the Premier League!
8) David Silva (Manchester City)
Not quite at his best this season, but David Silva of Manchester City remains a class act and one of the best passers in the top flight.
7) Mesut Ozil (Arsenal)
Coming back into form after injury, Mesut Ozil is one of the best in the world on his day and needs to just find more consistency in an Arsenal shirt.
6) Angel Di Maria (Manchester United)
Still settling in his first season in the Premier League, but Angel Di Maria has shown real creativity and quality at Manchester United.
5) Philippe Coutinho (Liverpool)
Best in the league according to Neymar, but Liverpool’s Philippe Coutinho is not quite there for us, though he is a superb playmaker and 5th is no insult considering the competition.
4) Christian Eriksen (Tottenham Hotspur)
A player bang in form, Pochettino thinks Eriksen is up there with the very best, and fourth is a great achievement against so many world class players.
3) Santi Cazorla (Arsenal)
Ahead of some big names, Santi Cazorla’s recent magic in midfield for Arsenal sees him rank third on our list on current form, with the Spaniard an absolute joy to watch.
2) Oscar (Chelsea)
Consistently excellent all season for league leaders Chelsea, Oscar is another Brazilian with a bright future flying high on this list.
1) Cesc Fabregas (Chelsea)
The king of assists, it’s another Chelsea player in first as Cesc Fabregas has instantly looked world class since returning to the Premier League.