5 most underrated players in the Premier League

Wolverhampton Wanderers v Arsenal FC - Premier League
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Arsenal FC - Premier League

#3 Granit Xhaka | Arsenal

Arsenal v Manchester United - Premier League
Arsenal v Manchester United - Premier League

Granit Xhaka is one of the most polarising figures in the Premier League currently, as he continues to divide opinion amongst fans and pundits alike. However, the Swiss midfielder has massively stepped up under Mikel Arteta and become an indispensable member of a resurgent Arsenal team.

A deep-lying midfielder by trade, Xhaka is a tough-tackler and is also blessed with a wide array of passes. Additionally, the 27-year-old has been hailed for his leadership qualities and ability to shoot from distance, making him a valuable asset.

Despite being booed by the Arsenal fans and getting stripped off captaincy earlier this season, Xhaka has enjoyed a renaissance under Arteta and is central to the Gunners' future.


#2 Raul Jimenez | Wolves

Tottenham Hotspur v Wolverhampton Wanderers - Premier League
Tottenham Hotspur v Wolverhampton Wanderers - Premier League

Nuno Espirito Santo's leading man and Wolves' all-time top scorer in Premier League history, Raul Jimenez has quickly established himself as one of the most potent attackers in the country. The Mexican striker is a fox in the box and a tireless worker off the ball, with his linkup play also being lauded over the years.

Alongside Adama Traore and Diogo Jota, Jimenez has wreaked havoc against several top sides in the Premier League and featured in every game for Wolves in the English top-flight.

With a staggering 27 goals to his name in all competitions, the 29-year-old is one of the most underrated matchwinners in the country as things stand.


#1 Gini Wijnaldum | Liverpool

Brighton & Hove Albion v Liverpool FC - Premier League
Brighton & Hove Albion v Liverpool FC - Premier League

Hailed as Jurgen Klopp's go-to man, Gini Wijnaldum is the epitome of consistency in what is a star-studded Liverpool side. The Dutchman's versatility and tactical intelligence allows him to thrive in multiple positions with equal measure, as he continues to make a name for himself as one of the best in the business.

Wijnaldum is always far from the limelight due to the presence of other matchwinners in the Liverpool squad, but the fact remains that he is one of the most indispensable members of Klopp's team.

A combative box-to-box midfielder by trade, Wijnaldum has played in multiple positions in the centre of the park and has also been used as a false No. 9 by his manager.

The 29-year-old is the most underrated player in the Premier League and has gone under the radar despite playing a pivotal role in all of Liverpool's success over the years.

The Reds are currently sweating over his contract which is set to expire this summer and will look to tie him down to a long-term deal in the coming weeks.


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