Liverpool
Raheem Sterling, Philippe Coutinho, and Jordan Henderson
The Merseyside club have had a number of standout players this season, but Sterling, Coutinho, and Henderson have definitely been a cut above the rest.
With Daniel Sturridge injured, Sterling has been made into a makeshift forward. Mario Balotelli, Rickie Lambert, and Fabio Borini just weren’t cutting it, which shows just how important the young Englishman has become.
Henderson and Coutinho have gone a long way towards replacing the ageing Steven Gerrard, and without them there is no telling how their season would have gone.
Manchester City
Yaya Toure, David Silva, and Sergio Aguero
These three players are the type that can win a game on their own, they are truly world class, and are capable of moments of absolute genius.
Without one, or even two of them, the Citizens can manage, but without all three it’s hard to see the cash rich club retaining their high levels of success.
Manchester United
David de Gea, Angel Di Maria, and Wayne Rooney
Di Maria has been extremely erratic this season, and United would certainly have been fine without him.
Rooney has been far more important, and with the poor form of Radamel Falcao and Robin van Persie the captain has stepped up to lead from the front.
Easily the most important of the three is David de Gea however, who has single handedly kept United in contention for the top four, and is arguably the best goalkeeper in the world right now.
Newcastle United
Daryl Janmaat, Jack Colback, and Papiss Cisse
Newcastle have been up and down this season, more so since the departure of Alan Pardew. Different players have proved their importance at different times in the season, so it’s difficult to see them struggling without these three.