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Daily Mail's finest choose their player of the season......so far
Topic Started: Nov 20 2012, 05:05 PM (295 Views)
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Appearing as a pundit on Match of the Day last weekend, former Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp argued that Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla has been the player of the Premier League season so far. The Spaniard has undoubtedly been a revelation at the Emirates this season, but there are plenty of other worthy candidates for the mantle. Here, Sportsmail's finest argue the case for the player that has wowed them the most over the last few months...


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Midfield maestro: Santi Cazorla (centre) has been a revelation for Arsenal



Neil Ashton - Luis Suarez (Liverpool)


He has put his past troubles behind him to become the driving force for Liverpool and the leading goalscorer in the Barclays Premier League with 10 already. Although opponents frequently complain of simulation, he appears unruffled and unaffected. A top player at the top of his game.

Matt Barlow - Juan Mata (Chelsea)

Beautifully balanced and easy on the eye and, perhaps more importantly, influential. Mata has eclipsed Chelsea's expensive new signings with his energy and vision, scoring and creating goals.

Laura Williamson - Robin van Persie (Man United)


Eight goals in 12 Premier League appearances (10 starts) for the Dutchman since his move from Arsenal. What happened to taking time to settle in at a new club? An honourable mention, too, to Steven Fletcher, whose superb finishing has produced six of Sunderland’s 10 league goals so far this season.




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Seeing red: Suarez (above) and Van Persie (below) have been in fine form this season

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Ian Ladyman - Luis Suarez

The Uruguayan has much to learn about his conduct on the field but his football has been absolutely spellbinding. On current form he would get in any Premier League team and most in Europe. That just about sums it up.


Sami Mokbel - Luis Suarez


The expression 'one-man team' is disrespectful to the man in question's team-mates. But just where would Liverpool be without their brilliant Uruguayan? Simple, in a relegation battle. He has carried Brendan Rodgers' side this season in the way Steven Gerrard used to. Scores all types of goals. God help Liverpool should he get injured, or even worse, leave.


Riath Al-Samarrai - Michu (Swansea)


I interviewed him a couple of weeks into the season and he could barely sit still when talking about Cazorla, his former Oviedo team-mate with those wonderful feet. My view, possibly skewed by watching so many Swansea matches, is that Michu has made the same, if not more, impact. It’s about far more than numbers, although they tell you he has scored seven times in 12 Premier League games, and six of those have been decisive to results.



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Swan song: Michu (right) has scored seven goals from midfield for Swansea

Dominic King - Luis Suarez


If I nominated the Liverpool striker as being the third best player in the world in print on Saturday, he can be my only choice for the best in the Premier League right now. Is playing at the peak of his powers, keeping Liverpool afloat and terrifying defenders. Top of the scoring charts and would be no surprise if he stays there.


John Edwards - Marouane Fellaini (Everton)


From heading Everton to victory in their opener against Manchester United to drilling a low shot through a crowded area to inspire a 2-1 win over Sunderland in their last home game, Belgium’s finest has looked the complete midfielder. An ability to control the ball on his chest and screen it from a defender at the same time has also contributed to Gary Neville recently calling him ‘unplayable’ on his day. There are others with strong claims, not least Robin Van Persie and Luis Suarez, but Felli’s the feller for me.

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Hair we go: Fellaini has been a dominant force for Everton

Neil Moxley - Luis Suarez


I really enjoy watching this fella play. He is such a clever, talented and dangerous forward. I know that his conversion rate is not the greatest. But neither is Wayne Rooney's. But if you look at his movement, his alertness and his goal-sense, he's right up there. There are some aspects to his character that it's difficult to warm to. He dives, ergo he cheats. With blanket television coverage, it would help if he cut that out. But as for the rest of it, carry on Luis. Please.

Lee Clayton - Luis Suarez


I would have picked Cazorla, because his is the single individual performance I have most enjoyed in the flesh. He dazzled West Ham. But he has been hot and cold in other games, whereas Suarez has carried his club. They really are a one man team this season and, while Liverpool are trying to escape mid-table, Suarez has scored 13 goals in all competitions already: in an average team, packed with kids. He's not popular, but he is brilliant.

Mark Alford - Leighton Baines (Everton)


Brilliant for Everton, solid for England. his ability to manipulate a football and cause havoc down the left with Steven Pienaar thrills every match. Tough in the tackle and skilful with his crossing, he's the main reason Everton have started well (for once).


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Bolt from the blue: Baines has established himself as one of the best full backs in England

Colin Young - Luis Suarez


He may not be everyone’s cup of tea, and there is a sinister side to him which is not welcome in the Premier League, but what a player. Suarez has added goals to his world class repertoire this season, and brilliant goals at that, which is just as well for Liverpool. Where would they be without him?

Matt Lawless - Raheem Sterling (Liverpool)


One word was all that was needed to kick Raheem Sterling into shape this summer: steady. It was followed by a terse warning from his new Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers who told the teenager, in no uncertain terms, to improve his attitude. That incident happened at Harvard University and provided the ultimate lesson for the prodigious 17-year-old. Yes, Luis Suarez is Liverpool's man of the moment but, for me, it's been the young winger who has been their stand-out performer. I should add that Eden Hazard, Edin Dzeko (super sub), Shane Long and Kevin Nolan deserve a mention too.


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Sterling effort: The young winger (right) has become a key man for Liverpool this season

Matt Fortune - Mousa Dembele (Tottenham)


He's not been the most electric performer in the Premier League this season, but the influence of Mousa Dembele at Tottenham makes him perhaps the most invaluable. Since the Belgian was sidelined by injury, Tottenham have won just one in the Premier League - away at Southampton - having won five on the spin with him at the heart of all their play. He has filled the void left by Luka Modric with ease - at less than half the cost - and looked significantly more of a threat on goal than the deep-lying Croat ever did. His return to fitness can't come soon enough for Andre Villas-Boas.

Tony Moore - Santi Cazorla (Arsenal)


He could get in any team in the Premier League. He plays football the right way, it's comes so easy to him. His passing, his balance, his link up play; he makes the ball talk. I loved watching him at West Ham. His play put a smile on my face, he was one step ahead of everyone else on the pitch.


And the winner is...


Luis Suarez (seven) gets the most votes from our panel of experts by a country mile. Eight players picked up one vote. Do you agree with our decision? Leave your thoughts below...
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Michu,, Sterling, Fellaini and Baines :D :D :D :D

Mata for me but Suarez's recent form has edged it of course.
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No mention of Yaya.
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Yaya doesn't deserve to be mentioned. His performances haven't been any higher than what I expect of him. Suarez has only been playing well for a few weeks now, hardly set the PL alight in the first eight or so games. It's tough to say really, no player has been a cut above the rest, I'd probably have to go with Mata.
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Cazorla has been a bit wank since the 2nd International break, he was great against Spurs though. It's been Suarez no question.
Edited by KOL, Nov 21 2012, 12:36 AM.
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