Best Of The Season So Far  

Well, during this Christmas break I will attempt to name the best performers of each of the Premier League teams so far this season.


Chelsea: Nicolas Anelka

Few players have transformed in the way Anelka has this season. He is playing some of the best football of his career and leads the Premiership in goals. Honorable mention must also go to Jose Bosingwa who has given every team Chelsea has played heart attacks with his forward runs.


Hull: Michael Turner

In a team who have had many outstanding performers this year center back Michael Turner has been part of a back line that has been solid throughout the season. You add this to his three goals this season and you have a very important part of your team.


Stoke City: Rory Delap

In a season where a throw-in has been the biggest news in Stoke City the thrower, obviously has to be their most effective performer. His huge throws, along with Stoke's multitude of giants have earned them seven goals this season and teams are now more willing to give Stoke corners rather than throw-ins.


Manchester City: Robinho

Could it be anyone else? Arguably Stephen Ireland could be but, when Robinho has been healthy this year he has been an integral part of their wins. He is second in scoring in the Premier League and has been worth every penny of the £32.5million he was bought for.


Manchester United: Darren Fletcher

In a team full of stars, Darren Fletcher has carved himself a niche on Man United. Earning a starting spot due to an injury to Owen Hargreaves, he showed Sir Alex that he should be starting by playing a series of efficient games. He was at one point their top goal scorer but now stands third behind Rooney and Ronaldo. If it weren't for his goals in the first two games of the season Man United would have dropped 5 points lower in the table.


Arsenal: Robin van Persie

While he can be temperamental (like in his needless dismissal at Stoke City), van Persie has shown that he can be one of the best in the world. His calm finishes and clutch performances (two goals versus Chelsea and one versus Liverpool) have been important to Arsenal staying in the race for the title.


West Ham United: Matthew Upson

The Hammers have had problems scoring this season, but, thanks to Upson, they have managed to keep the goals out of their own net as well which has lead to a respectable thirteenth spot on the table at this point of the season. Matthew Upson's play has drawn the interest of England boss Capello.


Liverpool: Xabi Alonso


The central midfielders passing ability has been the perfect fit to Steven Gerrard's more direct play. Alonso has shown Benitez that he should start and his deflected strike against Chelsea is one of the most important goals of the season for Liverpool.


Aston Villa: Gabriel Agbonlahor

Agbonlahor's play this year has been outstanding and has earned him a starting spot on England's squad. His partnership with Ashley Young has been scintillating and he stands at third in scoring.


Blackburn Rovers: Brett Emerton

This is not a hard decision as the Rovers have not produced many good performers this season thus far. The Australian international has thrived since being put back on the right wing after David Bentley's departure.


Bolton Wanderers: Matthew Taylor

With five goals this campaign (all of which came in victories for his side), Taylor has produced some magnificent strikes from the left wing.


Everton: Phil Jagielka

Has been an integral part of Everton's consistent performances this season, Jagielka has entered the running to be considered by Capello. With defenders like Ferdinand, Terry, and Carragher in contention as well just shows how well he is playing.


Fulham: Mark Schwarzer

A key part of one of the four top defensive records in the Premier League, Schwarzer's arrival to Fulham has been a positive move. Schwarzer's eight clean sheets so far is an impressive feat.


Middlesbrough: Gary O'Neil

Gary O'Neil has been one of the only bright spots in another inconsistent start by Boro. Since moving from right back into the center of midfield he has played with a high energy level.


Newcastle United: Fabricio Coloccini

Coloccini has been stalwart this season since coming from Villareal. He can take much of the credit for the clean sheets in three of the last six matches, including a draw with Chelsea.


Portsmouth: Peter Crouch

I never thought I would have said this but Crouch has been important to Portsmouth this year. Without his eight goals and four assists who knows where Portsmouth would be in the rankings.


Sunderland: Djibril Cisse

The Frenchman is back in England and he is scoring again. With only a handful of starts he has made the most of the time he has been given scoring eight goals in this campaign.


Tottenham Hotspur: Darren Bent

With the departure of Robbie Keane and Berbatov someone had to step up and Bent has. Scoring seven goals so far he is the Spur's top performer.

West Bromwich Albion: Jonathan Greening