5 most underrated players in the Premier League

West Ham United v KRC Genk: Group H - UEFA Europa League
West Ham United v KRC Genk: Group H - UEFA Europa League

#3 Lewis Dunk

Brighton & Hove Albion v Everton - Premier League
Brighton & Hove Albion v Everton - Premier League

Brighton and Hove Albion captain Lewis Dunk is another who has impressed in the Premier League without receiving due recognition. The Englishman is the centre-back who has scored the joint-most goals (11) in the league since his debut in 2017.

The two-time Seagulls' Player of the Year has been an important member of the Brighton side under Graham Potter, thanks to his distribution and calmness on the ball. He was selected to go in goal after goalkeeper Robert Sanchez was sent off against Newcastle in their Premier League clash at the weekend, underlining his importance to the side.

For all of his consistency and form, Dunk surprisingly has played only once for England, with his only cap coming in 2018. Three Lions manager Gareth Southgate has repeatedly overlooked the 29-year-old, preferring others over him.


#2 Vicente Guaita

Manchester City v Crystal Palace - Premier League
Manchester City v Crystal Palace - Premier League

Spanish goalkeeper Vicente Guaita has been one of the regular faces in the Premier League for Crystal Palace. The experienced shot-stopper joined the Eagles from Getafe on a free transfer and has made the club's no.1 shirt his own.

Guaita has earned rave reviews and plaudits for his performance since moving to Selhurst Park. He has been an important part of the defensive solidity that has seen Crystal Palace avoid relegation season after season.

Under Patrick Vieira this season, Guaita has conceded only 14 goals in 11 Premier League matches as the Eagles secured a brilliant start. They have conceded fewer goals than Manchester United, Leicester City, Tottenham Hotspur and Everton, teams expected to do better defensively. A big chunk of the praise for their defensive performance this season goes to Guaita for his breathtaking saves and presence in goal.


#1 Jarrod Bowen

Aston Villa v West Ham United - Premier League
Aston Villa v West Ham United - Premier League

West Ham United winger Jarrod Bowen has been one of the league's standout performers this season. The 24-year-old joined the Hammers from Hull City in the Championship midway through the 2019-20 season and has been impressive for the side.

He has scored two goals and registered four assists in 11 league appearances for the Hammers this season as they sit third in the Premier League table. The Englishman played a vital role in the Hammers ending Liverpool's seven-month-long unbeaten run, creating two goals as West Ham won 3-2.

Surprisingly, Bowen has never received a call-up to the English national team despite impressing since his switch to the Premier League. Provided that he manages to maintain his current level, it will not be long before he receives a call from Gareth Southgate.

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