Which player has impressed me the most in the Premier League this season

 

My stand out player to date in my view has been James Rodriguez of Everton FC.  He has taken to the Premier League "like a duck to water".

The 29-year-old Columbia attacking midfielder was signed in the offseason from Spanish giants Real Madrid for a fee believed to be around 20 million pounds.  He signed on a two-year contract for the Toffees.

In the opening four games of the season James has scored three goals and assisted two and in general, has been at the hub of everything that Everton have done well in the attacking third of the pitch.  A huge factor getting James to the Premier League was the fact that his old manager who he played under at Real Madrid is the current Everton gaffer.  Italian Carlo Ancelotti is the man in question that attracted the flamboyant winger to the Premier League.  They had a very good relationship at Real Madrid and they wanted to rekindle that at Everton.

James has formed a frightening partnership with Everton duo Richarlison and Dominic Calvin-Lewin.  They have scored ten goals between them and have been involved in four goals as well.  They have taken maximum points from their opening four games of the season in the Premier League and they are currently sitting perched on top of the division.

If the spine of the Everton team can stay fit and healthy throughout the campaign, then I can see no reason why Everton can't be a "dark horse" for the Premier League title this season.  It's going to be a fascinating watch to see what the blue side of Merseyside can do until the season is out.  

Key words and Expressions 

like a duck to water- When someone has taken to a new challenge and succeeded at it very quickly.

hub- To be at the center of everything.

attacking third- The area of the football pitch where the players are near the goal.

flamboyant- Someone who is strikingly bold and brilliant; showy.

rekindle- To meet again and build up a good relationship they once had.

maximum- the highest amount, value, or degree attained or recorded.

perched- To be resting in an elevated position.

spine- something, as a quality or trait, that constitutes a principal strength; resolution; stamina; backbone.

dark horse- A competitor who could unexpectedly win.

fascinating- Of great interest or attraction; enchanting; charming; captivating.

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