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Midfielders
Center Midfielder - Gilberto Silva (Arsenal)
Silva was an integral part of the Arsenal Invincibles, and that is reason enough for him to make this list. However, he was a brilliant midfielder nonetheless and would've made the list on merit alone. Signed amidst complications in the summer of 2002 from Atletico Mineiro, Gilberto Silva was an instant hit in Arsenal colours.
He fended off competiton from compatriot Edu, establishing himself as a mainstay in the Arsenal midfield.
He had a stellar 2003/04, and so did Arsenal, who stunned the world by going the entire season unbeaten.
He had another excellent season in 2004/05, before a serious back injury made sure he was never the same again. He racked up 170 PL appearances for the Gunners, scoring 17 important goals. He then moved to Greek giants Panathinaikos.
Center Midfielder - Gus Poyet (Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur)
Those who witnessed Gustavo Poyet in action, will tell you that he was one of those rare midfielders with a genuine eye for goal. So, it was natural that a fair bit of hype surrounded him when he entered the English scene with Chelsea in 1997.
Having spent seven years at Real Zaragoza, Poyet decided that a new challenge was needed, and it was Chelsea who benefited, with the Uruguayan coming to London on a free transfer.
Large phases of his career, though, were plagued by injuries, the most notable being a cruciate ligament damage. However, whenever fit to play, Poyet was scoring freely from midfield. He was instrumental in Chelsea's European Cup Winners' Cup triumph and FA Cup glory during his stay, but was deemed surplus to requirements by then newly appointed manager Claudio Ranieri.
In 2001, looking to revive whatever was left of his playing career, Poyet moved north to Tottenham, where he had his fair share of injury spells again. Scoring 14 goals in his debut season, Poyet helped Spurs reach the League Cup final that season, eventually ending up on the losing side.
In 187 Premier League appearances, Gus managed a very healthy 56 goals. Now a fairly established manager, Poyet is enjoying his new job.
Right Wing Midfielder - Nolberto Solano (Newcastle United, Aston Villa, West Ham United)
When Solano joined Newcastle from Boca Juniors, he became the first ever Peruvian to play in the Premier League. He had the skills and flair in his bag, and impressed the St. James' Park faithful with his footballing abilities. He scored 29 PL goals in his six years at Newcastle, having played 172 games. He then moved on to Aston Villa, and blamed a strained relationship with manager Bobby Robson as the reason.
He had a successful stint at Aston Villa, and was voted their best player of the season 2004/05. He then returned to Newcastle United, rejecting a deadline day offer from Liverpool.
He played a lot of his games at right back this time, following injuries to Stephen Carr and the others. However, it wasn't an unfamiliar position, as he had started his playing career there.
His last Premier League club was West Ham, for whom he played because he wanted to live in London, since his family was settled there. He had a short spell in Greece, and then returned to England, this time playing for Championship clubs Leicester City, Hull City, and then League One club Hartlepool United.
He made a total of 302 Premier League appearances, scoring 49 goals. A player of finesse.
Left Wing Midfielder - Alexis Sanchez (Arsenal)
Sanchez was an icon in Barcelona and Udinese. He is a saviour at Arsenal. Signed for £31.7 million from Barcelona in the summer of 2014, Sanchez has now become a world star, and is certainly one of the best players in the world. He is known for his tenacity, eye for goal, passing sense, and a 'never say die' attitude, which has made him a fan favourite.
He has also helped Chile win two consecutive Copa America titles, against all odds.
Sanchez has scored a superb 53 goals from the left wing for Arsenal in only 103 Premier League appearances, and Arsenal would do well to hold on to this gem of a footballer, who reportedly wants to move in search of more silverware.
He has won two FA Cups during his time at Arsenal, scoring in both the finals.
