- Check out our most improved Premier League players of 2017/18
- Manchester United duo feature, with one leading the pack
- Big names from Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool also included
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It’s been business as usual for the likes of Harry Kane and Philippe Coutinho, while new-boys such as Mohamed Salah and Ederson have been among the best new arrivals.
But who’s been the most improved Premier League player of 2017/18? Which stars have really taken their game to new levels since the start of the new campaign back in August.
Here’s our list, with three Manchester City stars but one emerging hero from Manchester United winning the battle. See if you agree!
10) Jack Wilshere (Arsenal)
His Arsenal career looked over when he left for a loan move to Bournemouth last year, but he’s worked his way back into Arsene Wenger’s plans this season in some style.
9) Andreas Christensen (Chelsea)
It’s not often young players make a breakthrough at Stamford Bridge, so Andreas Christensen has worked wonders to make himself a key part of this Chelsea team after returning from time out on loan. Once a backup, he’s now an almost guaranteed starter for Antonio Conte.
8) Wilfried Zaha (Crystal Palace)
He lost his way at Manchester United, but Wilfried Zaha’s back to his best for Crystal Palace now, attracting rumoured transfer interest from the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City this January.
7) Ashley Young (Manchester United)
A surprise star at left-back, Ashley Young is undoubtedly one of the most improved players in the Premier League right now and looks a decent shout for a World Cup place with England in the summer – not something we’d have predicted a year ago!
6) Fabian Delph (Manchester City)
Another surprise player shining in a new role at left-back, Fabian Delph has been an unsung hero in this record-breaking Manchester City side, with his solid displays at the back ensuring the likes of Benjamin Mendy have not been missed.
5) Riyad Mahrez (Leicester City)
Riyad Mahrez’s form took a dip last season, but Leicester City are seeing the best of him again this term with some dazzling displays, though that unfortunately has led to renewed speculation that Liverpool or Arsenal could sign him.
4) Nicolas Otamendi (Manchester City)
Something of a joke player in his first two seasons for Manchester City, Nicolas Otamendi now looks hugely improved under Pep Guardiola and one of the most solid centre-backs in the Premier League.
3) Roberto Firmino (Liverpool)
Some doubted if he could make the centre-forward spot his own, or if he should even be given a chance there for Liverpool, but Roberto Firmino has had a superb season this year, improving on his goalscoring and all-round game.
2) Raheem Sterling (Manchester City)
Currently City’s top scorer, it’s been a remarkable turnaround by Raheem Sterling, who was being talked about as a player who could be axed to make way for Alexis Sanchez. Now you’d have to wonder if the Chilean would get in ahead of him!
1) Jesse Lingard (Manchester United)
Surely the most improved player, however, is Manchester United winger Jesse Lingard. The 25-year-old has been involved in ten goals in his last ten games and looks unstoppable right now, despite many doubting he could ever become a regular with big names like Anthony Martial and Henrikh Mkhitaryan rivalling him for a place in attack. What a story.