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Manchester City were crowned the Premier League champions for the 17/18 season when their neighbours Manchester United lost at home to West Brom. Despite the one-sided fight for the title, the battle for European places and the relegation dogfight is intensifying as the Premier League season draws to a close.
Here we take a look at five of the most decisive signings this season, who have made a massive impact on the league.
#5 Davinson Sanchez
Spurs' new recruit from Ajax, Davinson Sanchez has lived up to the hype that surrounded his big money move to the Premier League. Since his arrival in England, the Columbian has marshalled the back line for the Spurs along with Jan Vertonghen.
The 21-year-old centre back is a strong, quick, aggressive defender, with great technical and tactical ability. The Columbian is also a swift passer of the ball and is a complete modern-day centre-half. The defender has quickly settled into life at Spurs and cemented his spot in the starting eleven.
Sanchez has appeared in every league game but six forming a formidable partnership with Jan Vertonghen in the heart of the Spurs defence. The Belgian Vertonghen earned a place in the PFA team of the year and Sanchez is one of the best new recruit defenders of the Premier League season.
#4 Romelu Lukaku
Belgian talisman Romelu Lukaku has been instrumental for Manchester United this season. Since his arrival from Everton, Lukaku continued his lethal goalscoring run and improved in several areas of the game. The Belgian has made the right impact for his new club under the manager Jose Mourinho.
With assists and goals to his name, Lukaku gets better with each passing season and has been a fruitful addition to the United squad. The Belgian frontman has notched 15 goals in the league so far this campaign. The striker's link-up play and positional play has improved at United and he has impressed at Old Trafford.
He has played every league game for United but one against Everton at Goodison Park and had been a pivotal player for the club. A player with good pace, strength, and ability, Lukaku is only going to get better at United and has been a top signing.
#3 Kyle Walker
England defender Kyle Walker signed for Manchester City from Tottenham Hotspur before the start of the season for a fee of £50m. His stellar performances in City's sensational league success this season has truly proved the player's worth.
An experienced defender, Walker has also provided assists going down the right flank in his preferred right-back position. The player has also improved his positional play and can play on the right side of a three-man central defence making him a versatile option for club and country.
Walker has grown into a world-class defender and is set for a bright future with Manchester City under Pep Guardiola. A strong, quick, and smart footballer, Walker has risen from the ranks and reached the pinnacle of English football and is a league champion. The player has also been named in the PFA team of the year.
#2 Ederson
Brazilian goalkeeper Ederson signed for City before the start of the season for £40m from Benfica. The 24-year-old has been vital and played every league game for City guiding them to the league title. The keeper has replaced Claudio Bravo as the club's number one.
The keeper has shown real quality between the sticks and has produced some sensational saves as well as showing great ball distribution.He is showing all signs of a great keeper and the 24-year-old is set to be City's keeper for a long time.
Developing into one of the best keepers in the world, Ederson will be soon in the same bracket if not already with David De Gea, Thibaut Courtois, Manuel Neuer, Keylor Navas, and Jan Oblak. Ederson has kept 14 clean sheets this season behind only De Gea.
#1 Mo Salah
Liverpool’s Egyptian winger, Mohamed Salah, joined the Merseyside club on a five-year deal worth €35 million before the start of the season. He has settled and adapted to life at Anfield superbly, notching 40 goals in all competitions this season.
An extremely quick and attacking player, Salah has broken many records during his first season at the club. Salah has proved himself to be a great acquisition by Klopp and is the front-runner for the Premier League’s Golden Boot.
Liverpool and Klopp's style of football has definitely helped Salah find his goals, playing the striker closer to goal. With 30 goals in the league so far, the Egyptian's goals have helped the club in all competitions. Without a shadow of a doubt, Salah is the signing of the season.
