Although it’s just been over a month since the start of the new EPL season, we can literally see some of the teams and best players in EPL, making a significant impact with their prolific performances. Surprisingly, as if 2020 couldn’t be any worse, teams like Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City are already finding it hard to tackle through the initial phase.
Now, this is where a few of the players are proving to be a ‘talisman’ for their respective teams. No matter if it’s about the number of goals scored, assists or the quality of defense, this specific bunch of ‘best players in EPL’ has proved themselves as a critical part of their team’s ongoing success.
Hereby, we will look into the handpicked list of all such key players in the 2020/21 EPL season that have already made a long-lasting impact with their unmatched skills and talent.
#10. Jack Grealish (Aston Villa)
If you are a true EPL fan, you must be remembering the heroics of this English international last season, that further saved his team from the relegation zone. And yes, he is continuing with his dream run even in the current season for Aston Villa.
Even though it’s just the initial phase of the EPL 2020/21, Aston Vila couldn’t ask for more after winning 4 matches out of 5 matches. Speaking of Grealish, he has played a crucial role in that success with 3 goals and 3 assists.
#9. Kai Havertz (Chelsea)
After getting through a list of disappointments and nightmares last season, Chelsea fans finally got some good reasons to smile. Thanks to their manager, they have secured some really good signings this season around.
Checking through the list, German international Kai Havertz is that one name that has impressed everyone with his controlled aggression and unmatched pace. With a price tag of just £8.5m, he turned out to be a perfect steal for the Blues this season.
#8. Mason Greenwood (Manchester United)
While scoring 10 EPL goals for the Reds last season, Greenwood is tipped to be the next ‘Rooney’ at old Trafford by many. Thanks to his superb run at United, he has now grabbed a spot in the England international squad.
Currently, he is just carrying forward his superb run in the league. So, without any doubt, we can expect him to do some more wonders for his team with his raw pace and talent.
#7. Son Heung-min (Tottenham)
Tottenham has just won 2 of their total 5 matches in the current season. Still, if there’s one player they must thank for those two victories (with 7 goals), it’s South Korean wonder Son Heung-min. Keeping up with his magical run from the past season, Son is doing a great job for Mourinho and co. in the current EPL season.
#6. Kevin de Bruyne (Manchester City)
With only 2 wins out of their 4 matches, City surely isn’t enjoying the current scheme of things at the Etihad stadium. Still, their only hope so far is the brilliance of Kevin de bruyne (1 goal and 1 assist) that has kept them in the hunt up until now.
Voted as the EPL player of the season last year, Bruyne can surely be expected to prove a key part of their team’s success even this year around.
#5. Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)
Ever since this Portuguese player has stepped into the united’s squad, everything is going in the right direction for his team. From securing their place in the last 4 past season to overcoming some dreadful starts, Fernandes has proved to be a game-changer for United (with 3 goals and 2 assists) up until now.
And yes, even though his team is currently struggling in the bottom half of the EPL table, he is going great guns with his impressive run.
#4. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Aubameyang has simply been phenomenal for his team’s performance over the last 2 seasons and he is repeating on to the same success even now. Even though Arsenal are reeling down to the 5th spot due to their ‘unsatisfactory’ performance, Aubameyang is just continuing with his dream run ( 1 goal and 1 assist) for the team.
#3. Sadio Mane (Liverpool)
Mane is back in business after receiving from coronavirus and it didn’t take him much time to bring upon that ‘Mojo’ in the Liverpool striking power. After being the key cog for Red’s success in the past season, he is expected to keep up with the scintillating run even this time around.
#2. James Rodriguez (Everton)
The tables have simply turned for Everton after the arrival of this Colombian magician. Right within no time, he has proved his prowess with the Saints and took them to the top of the EPL table with his midfield excellence.
With 3 goals and 3 assists in 4 matches, you cannot ask for more from this prolific player.
#1. Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Everton)
Just like Rodriguez, Calvert-Lewin has appeared to be a game-changer at Everton. With 7 goals in just 5 matches, he turned out to be one of the key reasons behind Everton’s current phenomenal run in EPL.
Final words
We have just gone past the initial phase of the 2020/21 season and a lot can still change around in the coming months. Still, the kind of performance delivered by the best players of EPL for their respective teams until now is quite unbelievable.
