THE LIST: Sportsmail's top 10 of this season's top performers in England

22 March 2009 13:58
Despite their shock 4-1 home defeat at the hands of Liverpool onSaturday, one English team has dominated the headlines this season:Manchester United.[LNB] The Alternative List: Boffins pick their top 10 players of the season so far[LNB]THE LIST: Nos 20-11 [LNB]THE LIST: Nos 30-21[LNB]THE LIST: Nos 40-31 [LNB]THE LIST: Nos 50-41 [LNB] The world, European and English champions are stillhoming in on an unprecedented Quintuple thanks to a series of sublime teamperformances. But when it comes down to the individuals, it is not justUnited's stars who have set the game alight.[LNB]There have beenplenty of players outside of Old Trafford who have impressed at theirEnglish clubs. And Sportsmail has brought together the Top 50footballers in the country this season.[LNB]As we count down from 50 - with 10 revealed each day until the winner is revealed on Friday - doyou agree with our selection? Who wouldtop your list as the top performers in English football this season?Make sure you have your say.[LNB]SPORTSMAIL'S top performers in English football this season - the top 10...10. Tim Cahill  (Everton)        HAVE YOUR SAY...     WHO IS THE BEST PREMIER LEAGUE PLAYER OF THE SEASON SO FAR? Sportsmail's team of experts have compiled a LIST of top 50 players so far in this Barclays Premier League season. Do you agree with their selections? Would a Red Devil top your chart? Or perhaps a Gunner, Toffee or Blue ranks highest on your List?[LNB][LNB]TELL US WHAT YOU THINK[LNB] 9. Phil Jagielka (Everton)8. Ashley Young (Aston Villa)7. Frank Lampard (Chelsea)6. Stephen Ireland (Manchester City)5. Edwin van der Sar  (Manchester United)4. Rio Ferdinand  (Manchester United)3. Steven Gerrard (Liverpool)2. Ryan Giggs  (Manchester United)1. Nemanja Vidic (Manchester United) No 10: It's hard to believe Tim Cahill cost Everton a measly £1.5million when signed from Millwall in 2004. Much more than worth that with his return again this season[LNB] [LNB] No 9: Phil Jagielka proved to be another steal for boss Moyes after joining for £4m from Sheffield and has been so assured at the back that he won a place in Fabio Capello's England  set-up[LNB]No 8: Ashley Young has really come of age this season, provided Aston Villa with a incredible threat from the left wing. His form has caught the eye of Real Madrid as well as Capello and has a bright future ahead[LNB] No 7: Frank Lampard has been at his brilliant best again in Chelsea's midfield, providing goals and creating others for team-mates throughout another season of upheaval [LNB] [LNB] No 6: Manchester City seemed happy to let him go earlier in the season, but Stephen Ireland has sharpened up his act and proved to be their best player this season. Who needs Kaka?[LNB]No 5: A record-breaking year for Edwin van der Sar at OId Trafford, prompting comparisons with Peter Schmeichel and the other great glovemen at Manchester United[LNB] No 4: Rio Ferdinand (left) has made up one half of Manchester United's almost impenetrable centre of defence this season[LNB] [LNB] No 3: Steven Gerrard has suffered difficulties off the pitch, but rarely has it shown in his performances for Liverpool, who have seen him at his stunning best[LNB]No 2: Ryan Giggs has enjoyed an Indian summer at Manchester United, now reinventing himself as a quality central midfield player, a change that prolongs the 35-year-old's career[LNB] No 1: Nemanja Vidic has been so good this season that he even chose to breathe life into the title race by putting in a nightmare performance against Liverpool last weekend. Judging by his performances in the rest of the season, it must have been on purpose[LNB]THE BEST OF THE REST OF THE LISTSportsmail's top 50 all-time managers in Britain[LNB]Sportsmail's top 50 goal poachers[LNB]Sportsmail's top 50 footballing traitors[LNB]Sportsmail's top 50 goalkeepers[LNB]Sportsmail's top 50 wingers[LNB]Sportsmail's top 50 FA Cup heroes[LNB]  

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