Eden Hazard may feel a little hard done-by not to make the cut, while David Silva has also been typically impressive, but the impact Angel Di Maria has made since joining Manchester United has been huge. At times he has felt like a one-man band, dragging his side through games with his blistering pace, creativity and goals. The 26-year-old was always going to be a success at Old Trafford, given his sensational natural ability, but there were not many who felt he would settle in as quickly as he has. While others around him, Juan Mata and Robin van Persie for example, have struggled for form, he has been a shining light in Louis van Gaal's stuttering side. In his seven league appearances to date, Di Maria has scored three goals and registered four assists. That is a very impressive return, and one that outlines his attacking influence. United don't have another player with his speed, directness and all-round threat, and he is the man who will fire them back into Champions League next season.
