8 Most Influential Players In The Premier League Right Now

2. Alexis Sanchez - Arsenal

Arsenal and Liverpool both spent the summer trying to sign Sanchez, and it was clear that whoever managed to acquire his signature had an unbelievably talented footballer on their hands. It was the Gunners who got their man in the end, supposedly because living in London appealed hugely to him, and he has been a revelation so far this season. The saying 'one-man team' can sometimes be an exaggeration, but in the case of Arsene Wenger's side, you genuinely wonder where on earth they would be without Sanchez. The 25-year-old is having the kind of impact Suarez did at Liverpool last season, and although his ability is outstanding, it is his winning mentality and work-rate that are a real joy to behold. He is dragging his teammates through matches, and 13 goals in just 19 appearances highlights just how influential the Chilean has been. Sanchez is a definite early contender for Footballer of the Year, and you feel as if he is only going to get better the more accustomed he becomes with the Premier League. Arsenal have had some extraordinary attacking players over the last 20 years, whether it be Henry, Dennis Bergkamp, Robert Pires or Van Persie, and the former Barcelona star has the ability to reach the amazing heights they did at the north London club.