Premier League 2018/19: How these 10 players make the difference for their teams.

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Last season gave birth to some of the finest talents in the history of the sport; From Kevin De Bruyne emerging as the golden boy for Manchester City, to an experienced Mo Salah being the most valuable asset for Liverpool, we've seen it all through a swinging melody of club football sung throughout the world, however, as a new season sets itself on the platform of one of the biggest football leagues in the history, it only seems to get better and more competitive for all the teams. Which player can make the difference and stand above the rest to be called the true 'Ace of Spade'?

Here are our top picks for the 'Money Makers' of the current Premier League season:

10. Benjamin Mendy - Manchester City

Mendy arrived at the Etihad in the beginning of the 2017/18 season as a replacement for veteran Manchester City Left-back Kolarov for a fee of about £52 million. The transfer fee eclipsed the previous record for a defender, set 10 days prior by City on teammate Kyle Walker for about £53 million, labelling Mendy, at that time, as the second most expensive defender in the world. Despite the lack of game time due to injuries and fitness issues, Mendy continued to perform within the number of games he was offered. The world cup winner, however, stood by his commitment during the 6-1 victory over Huddersfield this season, playing more aggressive as a left wing-back, as well as delivering some of the most accurate crosses the sport has ever seen. Currently leading in the number of assists provided, Mendy truly is the mechanism that drives both the offense as well as defense from the left flank. Being one of the gutsiest and quick left backs in the world, this season Guardiola could use him on either side of the pitch and could be a threat to the opposition in terms of playmaking and pace.

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Mendy Dribbling through Oxlade - Chamberlain

9) Alisson Becker - Liverpool

After a not so satisfying season with AS Roma and a disappointing world cup performance with the Brazil International team, Alisson still continues to shine as a goalkeeper who you'd like to have in your collection. Liverpool faced a major setback after their champions league defeat against Real Madrid due to the two obvious blunders made by Loris Karius; it was time for Jurgen Klopp to finally sign an alternative. Without much of a surprise, Alisson Becker arrived at the Anfield for a fee of £65 million, making him, at that time, the most expensive goalkeeper in the world. But what truly makes him an asset? Well, Alisson has been described by pundits and sports analysts as one of the most consistent 'sweeper keepers' in the world, simultaneously a keeper you could rely on when facing aggressive counter attacks from the opposition. Having kept a total of 3 clean sheets and 6 saves this season, the former Roma keeper knows what his job is and could be a breakout star for Liverpool in the upcoming matches. After all, a complete goalkeeper is what they truly lacked!

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8. Jorginho - Chelsea

New era, new hopes. So as they say after the departure of Antonio Conte and the much awaited yet surprising appointment of Maurizio Sarri, a manager who excels in possession football and distributing deep-lying roles among the players. This was justified as a reflection of the 3 - 0 victory over Huddersfield, as well as Arsenal and now Newcastle. However, managerial talks apart, there is always that one key to the nonparallel locks of the defenses provided by the opposition. A holding midfielder, who not only makes the job of the attackers easier but builds the game in terms of passing and possession. Sarri's first signing? Well, we all saw that coming! Jorginho has it all, be it a midfielder who could stand alone and disrupt waves of attacks imposed by the opposition, or situate himself as a box to box midfielder for the team itself. Ever since the arrival of the Italian International, Ngolo Kante, a fellow midfielder at Chelsea is allowed to play a more aggressive role upfront, as he was not allowed to before Jorginho arrived, making Chelsea's attack even more competent and enabling width to be a part of the game. Jorginho is often compared to the likes of Luka Modric and Xavi Hernandez, who play/played in the same deep-lying role. Currently holding the record for the most number of passes this season, He is the engine that drives the current unbeaten run of Chelsea FC, and is a good news for all the supporters.

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7. Sadio Mane

Mane arrived at the Anfield in 2016 and was criticized by many for the lack of showmanship and the number of goals scored. Many considered him to be shadowed by former teammate Phillipe Coutinho and was lacking that one special factor, something that would set him on top. However, in late 2016, Mane discovered what he truly lacked: A position he could be confident with. The right-wing flank was on fire after the Senegalese star took the handle. Scoring some of the most important goals of the season and earning him a place in the FIFA Ballon d'Or nominations. However, he was set to see a much bigger breakout, as the departure of Phillipe Coutinho and the arrival of Mohammed Salah formed one of the best football trios of the 2017/18 season; Taking his team all the way to the Champions League finals, as well as laying a foundation of quick, counter-attacking football along with Salah and Firmino. The 'most expensive African player' is doing no less this season, as Liverpool continue their 100% win record due to the 3 goals scored this particular, engraving him in the list of the top scorers. Together with a team that believes in counter-attacking football, as well as a manager who appreciates his doings, Sadio Mane is an unstoppable force that needs to be reckoned with. Providing assists to fellow teammates, as well as initiating quick, agile runs inside the box will only make him one of the bests wingers in the world as he climbs the ladder of the current season.

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6. Dele Alli - Tottenham Hotspur

'He only cost 5 mil, he's better than Ozil!' Such is the chant revolving around the Tottenham Hotspur supporters when this 22 - year old attacking midfielder steps foot on the pitch. Dele is regarded as one of the most technical playmakers of the modern era. His playmaking ability, along with his eye for the goal has had teams like Real Madrid and Barcelona crave his signature to the point where they were ready to offer any kind of sum for the Spurs star. This season, however, things are more different for the young English International; after leading his national side to the world cup semi-finals, Pochettino has employed Alli in a more aggressive role, playing up front with the likes of Harry Kane, Christian Eriksen, Lucas Moura and H.M Son, building what many call as the 'most complete attacking lineup' in the league. The golden boy is here to stay; after scoring against Newcastle United, and performing exceptionally well against a resurrected Fulham FC, his real test is yet to come as the Spurs face the much underestimated Manchester United side. Will he be what he is? Only the time can tell!

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5. Kevin De Bruyne - Manchester City

With 16 assists, a premier league title to his name, and a third place at the world cup last season; De Bruyne seems to be at the peak of his unbelievable career. His style of play is exactly what Pep Guardiola would want. Simple, aggressive and bold. Often considered as one of the best midfielders in the world, this 27-year-old Belgian was the centerpiece of one of the most remarkable plays of the historic 2017/18 season for Manchester City. Providing assists in the deep-lying areas, as well as being an attacker when he is needed, De Bruyne is a complete package. Along with his teammates Ilkay Gundogan and David Silva, De Bruyne is the link that provides what Man City's free flow football needs; Composure. After missing out on the first two games this season, De Bruyne made his appearance against the Wolves and provided what he always does. KDB truly holds the value for who he is, so much that he is named as a contender for the FIFA Football Player Of The Year.

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4. Eden Hazard - Chelsea

No introduction needed for the 'magician' as we head into the 2018/19 season with an Eden Hazard who isn't what he was. This Eden Hazard is focused, he is in his penultimate form, creating tonnes of problems for the oppositions, as we saw against both Arsenal as well as Newcastle. Under the realm of Maurizio Sarri, this Belgian forward is given more of a playmaking role either as a number 10 or sometimes as a deep-lying attacking midfielder, making Morata, Pedro, and Willian the target men. With Ngolo Kante and Jorginho supporting him from the box, and Marcos Alonso providing the deadly runs from the left flank, Hazard now lies in the center of all the action that goes on in the Chelsea Machinery. After securing the 3rd place in the world cup, delivering one of the most outstanding performances ever devised, he now looks forward to a resurrected Chelsea side, a side which was never experienced by anyone. It is too early to say, maybe way too early, but we all know what the current Real Madrid target is truly capable of.

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3. Harry Kane - Tottenham Hotspur

World cup Golden Boot. Consecutive performances in the league. Constant nominee for the FIFA Ballon d'Or. What more credentials do you want from a player who is easily the most complete center forward in the world? A player who is known not only for his consistency but also his leadership quality, that led his team to the world cup semi-finals. Even with the 'lack of trophies', the England Captain holds his individual achievements higher than anybody. After two consecutive victories against Newcastle and Fulham respectively, the tall Spurs striker does not seem to give up. Being deployed as a deep target man, and often falling prey to most of the defenders, Kane manages to cycle through the layers of defenders set up against him. With Eriksen and Alli providing the most perfect through balls, Kane only seems to enjoy every bit of opportunity that emerges in front of him; converting all of them into goals. With a brand new role in the team and a more versatile playmaking quality, Spurs are easily one of the contenders for the Premier League title.

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2. Mohamed Salah - Liverpool

'He came, he conquered, and he is here for more' certainly, the Egyptian king has done way more than what was expected. Arriving at a thriving Liverpool side for £35 million transfer fee, this quick, agile and the miraculous forward made all the difference in just one season. Winning the golden boot in his debut season, leading his team all the way to the Champions League final, setting unparallel records and laying the foundation for a new era of football, something the Liverpool fans would never have thought of. Often considered as one of the best in the world, and drawing comparisons to Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, the former AS Roma forward is now at the centerpiece of world football, replacing Phillipe Coutinho and justifying himself as one of the most feared attackers, this 26-year-old keeps getting better after every single game. Liverpool's 2018/19 season kicked off with a whopping 4-0 victory over a much struggling West Ham United, as Klopp made sure to deploy Salah in a much deeper role; Providing varied runs for midfielders like Naby Keita and James Milner to be more open in the box. In addition, Sadio Mane is seen to be more in the center of the picture as a goalscorer as Salah would've been, which confirms that Salah now plays on either side of the flanks supporting the attacks, yet scoring goals. A complete footballer is what he truly is.

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1. Sergio Aguero - Manchester City

Not only in the Premier League, but in most of the football competitions, it is thought that the theory of playing two strikers isn't worth the manager's tactics. Pep Guardiola cleared the hoax by playing both Aguero as well as Jesus in the attacking region, with Mahrez and Sterling fitting perfectly as the supporters in the all-star Manchester City lineup. Aguero, in general, has been a versatile forward this season. Being the current top scorer in the league, this Argentine forward has had some issues in the past seasons, as the rise of Sterling - Sane - Jesus trio had withheld his potential; It would now be safe to say that this resurrected center forward is a reflection to what he was. What he truly is, and what he is truly capable of. We have all missed him since the famous 2011/12 season, as well as the 2013/14 season, where he was the driving force behind the Premier League Titles. What fuels his resurrection is the fact that Pep now plays four in the midfield and sometimes 3 in the attack, giving him more chances to score and assist the likes of Gabriel Jesus, Raheem Sterling, and Leroy Sane. He is now at the top of his game and will continue to do so.

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