'%20x='0'%20y='0'%20height='100%25'%20width='100%25'%20%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20xlink%3Ahref='data:image/jpg;base64,/9j/2wBDAAYEBQYFBAYGBQYHBwYIChAKCgkJChQODwwQFxQYGBcUFhYaHSUfGhsjHBYWICwgIyYnKSopGR8tMC0oMCUoKSj/2wBDAQcHBwoIChMKChMoGhYaKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCj/wgARCAAGAAoDASIAAhEBAxEB/8QAFQABAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABAb/2gAIAQEAAAAAJaf/xAAUAQEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAE/9oACAECEAAAABf/xAAUAQEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAB/9oACAEDEAAAAH//xAAgEAABBAEEAwAAAAAAAAAAAAACAQMEEhEABiFRExSh/9oACAEBAAE/AIG2Y73uOQpkp3yAoqcnAnewqqrTg+e+k1E2c8EVkAnPUEERMOY+V1//xAAWEQADAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAQL/2gAIAQIBAT8Aln//xAAaEQACAgMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABBAADEVHh/9oACAEDAQE/AGWLDjmhP//Z'%3E%3C/image%3E%3C/svg%3E)
#3 Joao Cancelo
Joao Cancelo, one of the best full-backs in the Premier League, is enjoying a fruitful campaign so far. The deal that saw Danilo join Juventus in exchange for him has to be one of the most astute pieces of business from a Manchester City point of view.
Cancelo’s versatility and ability to adapt to the manager’s needs have earned him immense plaudits from the critics. The Portuguese right-back is equally adept at left-back and is often seen occupying the center of midfield while playing in the Premier League.
The former Benfica defender leads the way for most passes in the Premier League this season (1127). He has recorded three assists, threaded 11 through balls, and played 48 crosses. He has made 300 more touches than any player in the Premier League, which is a stunning stat!
#2 Diogo Jota
Many fans raised eyebrows when Liverpool dished out €44.7 million to sign Diogo Jota from Wolves. However, it has turned out to be a sensational signing. Jota has scored 17 goals in 33 matches for Liverpool in the Premier League, averaging a goal every 121 minutes.
He has scored eight goals in just 12 Premier League appearances this season and is only behind Liverpool team-mate Mohamed Salah and Jamie Vardy in the Golden Boot race. There is a great argument for him to top this list, but his lack of assists goes against his candidature for pole position.
At the time of his move to Liverpool, very few believed he would start ahead of Roberto Firmino. But looking at the current form of both players, many fans at Anfield would love to see the Portuguese lead the line even after Firmino is back from his injury.
#1 Bernardo Silva
Bernardo Silva has been the silent assassin of the 2021-22 Premier League campaign. While players like Salah and Ronaldo have taken the limelight, Silva has gone about his business quietly but in style.
The Manchester City midfielder has simply been outstanding this season. He has scored five goals and registered one assist, but it is his intelligent positioning and crisp passing that has caught the eye.
The left-footed wizard has completed over 700 passes and ranks pretty high among midfielders and attackers in this metric. In Kevin De Bruyne’s absence, he ran the proceedings for Manchester City, which is visible from his 940 touches.
He has also assisted in defense, with seven interceptions (equal to Dias), eight clearances (equal to Walker) and 21 tackles (equal to Dias). The Portugal international has been at the heart of Manchester City this season and is deservedly ranked number 1 on the list.
