THE LIST: Sportsmail's 30-21 of this season's top performers in England

18 March 2009 17:08
Despite their shock 4-1 home defeat at the hands of Liverpool on Saturday, one English team has dominated the headlines this season: Manchester United. The world, European and English champions are still homing in on an unprecedented Quintuple thanks to a series of sublime team performances. But when it comes down to the individuals, it is not just United's stars who have set the game alight. There have been plenty of players outside of Old Trafford who have impressed at their English clubs. And Sportsmail has brought together the Top 50footballers in the country this season. As we count down from 50 - with 10 revealed each day until the winner is revealed on Friday – do you agree with our selection? Who would top your list as the top performers in English football this season? Make sure you have your say. SPORTSMAIL'S top performers in English football this season - numbers 30-21... 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? TELL US WHAT YOU THINK 30. Ashley Cole (Chelsea) 29. Darren Fletcher (Manchester United) 28. Carlton Cole (West Ham) 27. James Milner (Aston Villa) 26. Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United) 25. Steven Pienaar (Everton) 24. Brede Hangeland (Fulham) 23. Marouane Fellaini (Everton) 22. Gareth Barry (Aston Villa) 21. Danny Murphy (Fulham) No 30: Love him or loath him, Ashley Cole is still a quality performer at left back for both Chelsea and England No 29: Darren Fletcher (left) has matured into a Manchester United regular this season while Marouane Fellaini (No 23 on our list) has been an instant hit for Everton No 28: Carlton Cole has scored a steady stream of goals for West Ham this season, earning an England call-up earlier this year No 27: Singled out for praise by Fabio Capello, James Milner's contribution from the wing is a major part of Aston Villa's bid to break into the top four No 26: Cristiano Ronaldo may have swept the board for individual awards based on his exploits last year, but the Manchester United star hasn't quite met his own high standards this time around No 25: A gem of a find by David Moyes, Everton have got even more out of the South Africa midfielder after initially taking him on loan from Dortmund No 24: Brede Hangeland was virtually unknown when signed by Fulham boss Roy Hodgson. The Norway defender is now on Arsenal's radar No 22: Gareth Barry (right) spent the summer trying to leave for Liverpool, but has given everything for Aston Villa this season after the move fell through, even breaking the hegemony of Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard in England's central midfield positions No 21: Danny Murphy has improved with age and is arguably enjoying his finest season to date down at Craven Cottage

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