The 2014/15 season is slowly approaching it's midway point, and the busy Christmas schedule looms. It has been a fascinating opening three and a half months to the campaign, and the battle at the top and bottom begins to heat up by the week. Chelsea look comfortably the strongest side, and it would be hugely surprising if they didn't win their fourth Premier League title next May, while Manchester City look likely to finish second. The battle for the remaining Champions League spots remain very much up for grabs, while the fight for relegation looks set to involve at least half a dozen teams. Starring in these sides have been some incredibly influential players, whether it be consistent goalkeepers, defensive leaders, inspirational midfielders or match-winning strikers. They are players who their teams simply couldn't do without, and when they don't play, they can often look completely lost. Selecting a top eight is tricky, and there are players like Gylfi Sigurdsson, Morgan Schneiderlin, Leighton Baines, Laurent Koscielny and Thibaut Courtois, among numerous others, who can think themselves unlucky not to have made the cut. There are others who are more priceless to their employers, however. Without further ado, here are the 8 Most Influential Players In The Premier League Right Now.......
