Each team’s most CRUCIAL player, following news of a major injury blow for Southampton…
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Chelsea rumours
1) Chelsea – Diego Costa
Chelsea’s top scorer and a player who’s made a huge difference in making the Blues title contenders this season, Diego Costa’s recent injury will be worrying news indeed for the club.
2) Manchester City – Joe Hart
With other big names at City going missing this season, Joe Hart currently looks their most important performer and has kept the team in some big games this season.
3) Arsenal – Alexis Sanchez
A superb signing by Arsenal, Alexis Sanchez now looks their best bet of providing some magic and winning a game on his own, even if he has looked a little tired of late.
4) Manchester United – David de Gea
Undoubtedly United’s best player this season, David de Gea has been world class with some of his saves and is a player they must ensure they don’t lose to Real Madrid.
5) Liverpool – Jordan Henderson
The leading contender to be Liverpool’s next captain, Jordan Henderson has become truly undroppable for the Reds and is a real driving force behind their recent improved form.
6) Southampton – Fraser Forster
A player Southampton will now have to cope without due to injury, Fraser Forster has had a fantastic first season with the club and looks a huge loss as the Saints chase a top four spot.
7) Tottenham Hotspur – Harry Kane
An absolute goal machine this season, Harry Kane has been the difference for Tottenham in so many games and is certainly their most important player right now.
8) Swansea City – Ashley Williams
A great defender and leader for Swansea City, Ashley Williams is perhaps their most undroppable performer at the moment.
9) West Ham United – Diafra Sakho
A striker who has performed consistently all season long, Diafra Sakho looks a player West Ham could not afford to lose.
10) Stoke City – Ryan Shawcross
Stoke City’s top defender and club captain, Ryan Shawcross has been pivotal for the Potters not just this season but for many years now.
11) Crystal Palace – Mike Jedinak
A hugely under-rated Premier League midfielder, Mile Jedinak holds this Crystal Palace team together and is a big part of their rise as a stable mid-table side.
12) Newcastle United – Moussa Sissoko
A player with so much quality, Moussa Sissoko has been one of the stand-out performers for Newcastle this season and they must fight off interest from bigger clubs to keep him.
13) Everton – Romelu Lukaku
With Everton dropping down the table this season, one can only wonder where they’d be without the special goalscoring talent that is Romelu Lukaku.
14) West Bromwich Albion – Chris Brunt
Another under-rated Premier League star, Chris Brunt remains a consistent performer for West Bromwich Albion and is one who will fight to the end to keep them in the top flight.
15) Hull City – Ahmed Elmohamady
A player with great contribution to Hull City, Ahmed Elmohamady has been an ever-present this season and will be crucial to keeping Steve Bruce’s side up.
16) Aston Villa – Christian Benteke
A top class striker whom Aston Villa have struggled to replace when out injured, Christian Benteke will surely be the player that keeps them up if he gets back to full fitness and form.
17) Sunderland – Sebastian Larsson
One of the most talented players on the books at Sunderland, Sebastian Larsson is one of few who can provide a moment of match-winning quality.
18) Burnley – Danny Ings
A striker in fine form, Danny Ings is surely the key player in giving Burnley a hope of surviving in the Premier League.
19) Queens Park Rangers – Charlie Austin
Similar to Ings at Burnley, Charlie Austin has had a superb season with QPR and his goals could be what helps keep them up.
20) Leicester City – Wes Morgan
A side that looks doomed, Leicester City have relied heavily upon impressive defender Wes Morgan this season, and would surely have been down quicker if not for him.