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The 2017-18 Premier League season produced some fascinating contests amongst some of the best clubs in English Football. The season was totally dominated by Manchester City, as they set a new record this season by winning the title with 5 matches to go in the League.
Although they were outplayed by Liverpool in both legs of Champions League quarterfinals, 'Pep Guardiola’s side' showed why they were the best in the Premier League by producing some high-quality performances. The 'Sky blues of Manchester' finished the season with 100 points and was the most consistent side since the start of the 2017-18 season.
Pep Guardiola infused a lot of dynamism in this Manchester City outfit than the last season. The 'Citizens' looked a completely different side than the last time around and was just outstanding in all the departments.
Apart from this, there were some magnificent and superlative performances from some of the most exceptional and decorated goal scorers in the Premier League who were cut above the rest. We take a look at five such players who impressed the most with their quality finishing in the 2017-18 Premier League season.
#1 Mohamed Salah
The '26-year-old' produced some enlightening performances and was excellent with his composed finishing. Mohamed Salah’s ability to link with other forwards, combined with his clever moves inside the opposition’s half flummoxed the best defenses. The Egyptian scored 32 goals in 36 Premier League games this season with 11 assists to his name.
The '26-year-old' was quite successful in exploiting the gaps in the rival’s defense that was rated very highly by some ex-footballers. He was a constant threat for the opposition's defense inside the box because of his goal-scoring prowess.
Salah is tactically strong and can also play as an attacking midfielder. His ability to keep the ball in possession with his creative dribbles unsettled his opponents.
The Egyptian striker's earlier stints with Roma and Chelsea were not that successful, but since his arrival at Anfield, the talented striker looked absolutely unstoppable. Credit should also be given to Jurgen Klopp in allowing him to play his natural game. Salah was an impact player for Liverpool during the entire season.
His ability to capitalize on the opportunities floored the best defense which earned him lots of praise. He along with Roberto Firminio and Sadio Mane have totally dominated the opposition's defense with their counter-attacking style of play. The PFA player of the year award winner's influence in the forward line has been massive for Liverpool this season.
Salah was a match winner for Liverpool right throughout the season and managed to repose Jurgen Klopp's faith in him. The opposition's defense found difficult to track the striker's movements inside the box as he has the knack of surprising the opposition with his ability to move deep into the rival's territory with his swiftness.
#2 Harry Kane
Harry Kane was like a goal-scoring machine for the Spurs in the entire Premier League season. In the 2017-18 Premier League season, Kane looked in ominous form. The '25-year-old' netted 30 goals in 37 Premier League games this season with 3 assists to his name.
He formed a formidable strike partnership in the forward line along with Son Heung Min, as the duo outclassed the best defenses with some sensational performances.
Though Kane had slowed down a bit midseason, the striker managed to find his touch once again. His lightning pace and quick movements troubled the best defenses. His counter-attacks looked too hot to handle. One of his biggest strengths has been his ability to score from unusual positions which provide an edge to the Spurs forward line.
The striker had credited his good run of form to the Tottenham Hotspur management and manager Mauricio Pochettino for supporting him when he was suffering to find his form mid-season.
The enterprising striker will be looking to continue with his good run of form in the upcoming World Cup in Russia and also in the next Premier League Season. Kane played a vital role during pressure situations in the entire Season.
The England international has always enjoyed Mauricio Pochettino's confidence who has always allowed him to play freely without tweaking his natural game. Kane was a busy player right throughout the season.
He was an influential figure for the Spurs in the entire Premier League season. Kane also combined well with the midfield consisting of Christian Eriksen, Deli Alli, and Mousa Dembele.
#3 Sergio Aguero
Sergio Aguero has been one of the most consistent performers for Manchester City over the last few years. In the 2017-18 Premier League season too, the Argentine was an influential figure in his side’s success. Aguero continued his good run of form from the last season.
Though there were reports about his possible fallout with Guardiola, the manager had stated that everything is fine between the two. The '29-year-old' outlasted his opponents with his swift and fast moves. Aguero’s finishing also looked spot on in the entire season.
The striker registered 21 goals in 25 matches in Premier League games this season with 6 assists to his name. Aguero looked brutal inside the box because of his spectacular finishes. He looked equally impressive during aerial duels. The flamboyant striker infuses a lot of intensity in the forward line because of his accelerating pace.
The Argentine floored his rivals with his ability to position himself inside the box with his inventive moves. Aguero continued with his good run of form since the last season and has always been a vital cog in their forward line.
The striker has delivered some spectacular performances whenever the team needed him to deliver. Aguero was the core of the Manchester City forward line alongside Gabriel Jesus. The striker played a crucial role for his team and was brilliant with his counter attacks that threatened the best defenses. The former Atletico Madrid player will always be remembered as one of the greats in the history of Premier League.
His quickness on the field always caught the opposition’s defense off guard. Aguero has always been a fighter on the field because of his never say die attitude. The former Atletico Madrid player can also win the ball from the opposition's defense with his combativeness. Sergio Aguero's presence provides a lot of width in this Etihad outfit forward line.
#4 Jamie Vardy
Jamie Vardy's performance was like a silver lining for Leicester City this season, as the 2017-18 season was a disappointing one for them. The Foxes will take heart from the fact that the '31-year-old' found his scoring boots once again. His ability to run through the defenses with his electric pace unsettled the best opposition.
He scored 20 goals in 37 Premier League games this season. Jamie Vardy can also play in different attacking positions. The England international can link up well with the midfielders and has this knack of creating chances for other forwards. Jamie Vardy was excellent to position himself inside the oppositions box with his swift moves during many occasions, but couldn't find the support at times.
The striker is known for giving 100% on the field which infuses a lot of intensity in the forward line. The striker had formed a deadly combo along with Rayad Mahrez in the 2015-16 Premier League when the Foxes won the title dominating every opponent they came up against.
The former Fleetwood Town player looked quite good with long crosses, but was not able to stamp his authority like he did in the 2015-16 season. Though Leicester City couldn't replicate the performances of the 2015-16 season, Jamie Vardy's performances in the latter part of the season helped them finish 9th in the points table. The striker will be eager to prove his class in the upcoming World Cup in Russia and in the 2018-19 Premier league season.
#5 Raheem Sterling
Raheem Sterling was at the top of the game in the 2017-18 Premier League season. The '24-year-old'outsmarted the best defenses with his deceptive moves. Sterling operated quite well at the flanks and has always been a smooth operator during set pieces too. He colluded well with the likes of David Silva, Leroy Sane and Kevin De Bruyne in the midfield. The England international showcased his class with his elegant finishes and clever passes.
He had been Pep Guardiola’s go to man right throughout the season during crunch situations. The elegant midfielder netted 18 goals in 33 Premier League games this season with 15 assists to his name. He has always been praised for his ability to play wide and for his adaptability. He can play as a winger as well as an attacking midfielder.
The midfielder showed massive improvement this season as the midfielder looked out of sync in the last season. He was quite instrumental in holding the midfield together and played a supporting role for the forward line.
Pep Guardiola played a crucial role in bringing the best out of him by motivating him for his consistency. Sterling's unorthodox moves outsmarted the rival's defense. He continues to hold a very important position in the midfield. His presence infused a lot of stability in the midfield.
He was also appreciated for his ability to keep the ball in possession and for his ability to open up the opposition's defense with his speed and his control. Sterling looked equally impressive with his ability to win aerial duels. He also proved his effectiveness in winning the ball from the opposition.
