Millions upon millions of football enthusiasts worldwide eagerly await to watch their favorite football heroes in dramatic final matches that lead to the end of the 2023/24 Premier League season. And as Manchester City is in hot pursuit of a record-breaking fourth consecutive title, we couldn’t help but notice the incredible talent showcased on the field this season.
Ignoring the fleeting dips and peaks of various performances, here is a list of top players who have delivered an electric performance on the pitch this season.
Top-Ranking English Premier League Players in 2024
Erling Haaland
A favorite in the Premier League betting community, Erling Haaland has been making headway this season with his astounding performance. The 23-year-old City striker of Norwegian descent has, so far, made a mockery of the Premier League statistics.
This far, Haaland has scored 20 goals and five assists in all his 26 game appearances this season. In fact, he remains on track to defend his Golden Boot title after netting 36 goals with eight assists in 35 matches in the 2022/23 season. But ultimately, he scored a whopping 52 goals across all games, despite that being his first season with Manchester City.
Based on these numbers, it’s clear that Haaland is Guardiola’s deadliest weapon this season. His genius intuition and sharp movements make him a strong player, even amid negative comments. As the season ends, we can’t wait to see him unleash his full power.
Phil Foden
With Kevin De Bruyne sidelined for several months due to a groin injury, Guardiola has unveiled yet another gem in City’s lineup: Phil Foden. Dubbed the best player in the Premier League so far, the midfielder already shows signs of being a complete and resilient player with his well-thought-out and agile tactics as well as impressive speed.
With a total of 14 scored goals and seven assists already under his belt, he’s the second-ranking top scorer on the team. But more importantly, his hat tricks, the latest one being a long-range shot against Aston Villa, have become as legendary as those of Frank Lampard and Cristiano Ronaldo.
A proud holder of five Premier League titles already, Foden is well on his way to helping Man City break the record for its fourth-consecutive title. Any City rival would be stupid to overlook this midfielder’s immense talent. And he’s not anywhere close to the peak of his potential.
Rodrigo Hernandez
One of City’s most reliable pass-masters, Rodrigo Hernandez has helped his team win all its three Premier League titles. As a matter of fact, he holds the current Premier League record for most consecutive games won at 59 as of the beginning of April 2024. Every time Guardiola has fielded him since February 2023, the team has been victorious.
As for the 2023/24 Premier League season, the Spanish midfielder has scored seven goals and seven assists in his 28 matchups. And due to the fact that he’s not had the bitter taste of defeat in all his games, it’s no surprise that Rodri has some of the best odds in many bookmaker sites. Even better, he ranks as the top midfielder in the league so far.
In fact, top sports betting sites make Rodri among the top five favorites to win player of the year in the league. He also qualifies as the favorite in the top assists category, among many other markets. Rodri hasn’t shown any flaws in his game yet, even considering his most recent matchup against Real Madrid which many thought to be uncharacteristically shoddy.
Declan Rice
As the top name on Arteta’s player sheet, Declan Rice has been a sure hit since joining the Gunners in 2023 for a bewildering €105 million. Over his past 31 game appearances, he has scored six goals and five assists and helped in winning 22 games so far in the 2023/2024 season.
Throughout his performance, Rice has proved himself unmatched, especially in interceptions and ball recoveries. He has also showcased incredible long-range efforts with his dead-ball skills, as seen in his matchup against West Ham at the London Stadium.
But what sets Rice apart from the rest is his ability to play as a holding/central midfielder and a corner-taker. In addition, his irresistible passion has revived the strong Gunners’ performance that we all love and adore.
Mohammed Salah
Liverpool’s star player, Mohammed Salah, has long proved his allegiance to Liverpool. After all, not many would leave a lucrative deal from Saudi Arabia on the table like he did in the Summer of 2023. True to his game, he has continued to prove his skills on the field for Klopp’s side.
So far, the Egyptian forward or right-winger has netted 17 goals and nine assists. He has also won 16 games out of his 25 matchups. And that’s despite missing a few games in the season owing to an injury and appearances in the Africa Cup of Nations.
Nonetheless, he remains among the top contenders at the best bookmakers for the Golden Boot title. In fact, many believe that Liverpool stands an excellent chance of winning the title if Salah continues to bring his A-game.
Only A Few Games Left
With less than 7 games left for the 2023/24 Premier League season to come to an end, no one knows for sure which team will lift the trophy. Will it be the previous winners, Manchester City, or will close rivals Arsenal or Liverpool win the cup? The winner is still undecided but one thing that’s a fact is that the best players we’ve highlighted above have delivered a spectacular performance this season. Among the players mentioned, chances are that one of them will be the player of the season, so who will it be?
