Manchester City

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After a shaky start, Manchester City are six points behind leaders Arsenal.

The 10-time league champions are in second place after 10 games.

According to Freddie Pye of City Xtra, there's only one man in the frame for key player at City.

"With more goals than every other Manchester City players' goals tally combined across competitions, is there anything else that needs to be said about Erling Haaland's importance right now?" Pye said.

"Keep him fit and firing in front of goal with the right service, and we could be seeing a silverware-laden 2026 at the Etihad Stadium."

No one has scored more Premier League goals than the Norwegian 25-year-old this season, his 13-goal haul more than double the next best scorers.

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Liverpool

Liverpool's title defence began on a strong footing, winning all five of their opening games before a run of four defeats knocked them down the standings.

The Premier League champions sit third, seven points adrift of leaders Arsenal.

Dominik Szoboszlai is their key player, according to Jordan Chamberlain of Empire of the Kop.

"He's been the best of an inconsistent bunch this season," Chamberlain said.

"Physically incredible, Szoboszlai works tirelessly and has flair on the ball, too.

"Arne Slot should play him in midfield [all the time], not at right-back."

The Hungarian, 25, has made two goal contributions in this Premier League campaign.

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Leeds United

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Leeds United's start to their first season back in the Premier League has been mixed.

After 10 games, the Whites are four points clear of the relegation zone in 16th place.

Adonis Storr of the Roaring Peacock believes forward Noah Okafor is the player who makes the biggest difference for Daniel Farke's side.

"Leeds have struggled in attacking areas this season but Okafor has flair and creativity," Storr said.

"It will be vital for Leeds' chances of survival to keep him fit and get him firing consistently."

With two goals, the Swiss 25-year-old is Leeds' joint top scorer, level with centre-half Joe Rodon.

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Could Oliver Glasner be Palace's one key figure?

Fulham

A run of four Premier League defeats has left Fulham among the teams trying not to fall into the relegation zone.

After 10 games, they are four points clear of 18th place.

Drew Heatley at Fulhamish has nominated full-back Ryan Sessegnon as the side's irreplaceable player.

"He has found himself thrust into the first XI, mostly at left-back, as Antonee Robinson struggles with his return from summer surgery," Heatley said.

"But he has quickly made himself indispensable, chalking up two goals in the process."

The Englishman, 25, has achieved a pass completion rate of 73% over nine Premier League appearances this season, according to football stat database FBref.

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Everton

Everton have made an inconsistent start to their 72nd successive season in the top flight.

The Toffees sit four points above the relegation zone in 15th place.

Mike Richards of the Unholy Trinity Everton Podcast believes that Manchester City loanee Jack Grealish is key to boosting their league position.

"It has to be Jack Grealish," Richards said.

"He is constantly singled out for 'special treatment' by the opposition due to his quality and importance to Everton in an attacking sense.

"He strikes a sense of fear into opponents and as he has proven already, his creativity stands out from the rest of the squad."

The 30-year-old England international has made four assists and scored one goal so far in this Premier League campaign.

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Crystal Palace

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After defeating Premier League champions Liverpool to win the Community Shield, Crystal Palace's unbeaten start in the league lasted until October.

The Eagles sit ninth with 16 points after 10 games.

Alex Pewter at the FYP podcast sees wing-back Daniel Munoz as crucial to Palace's success.

"Daniel Munoz remains the team's key player," Pewter said.

"His stamina and range allows Oliver Glasner's 3-4-2-1 formation to click, as a genuine two-way threat.

"The fact that the club elected not to acquire a viable backup means the team's success hinges more on his availability than on other talents."

The Colombian, 29, has made two assists and scored one goal in the Premier League this season.

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Chelsea

Chelsea made significant personnel changes after earning silverware on the European and world stages during Enzo Maresca's first season as manager.

After 10 games, the Blues are seventh, level on points with sixth-placed Tottenham.

Chelsea are missing a big name in Cole Palmer because of injury, but Will Faulks of Chelsea News thinks 24-year-old Moises Caicedo has stepped up in the England player's absence.

"Cole Palmer is Chelsea's most important player, but Moises Caicedo is running him pretty close right now," Faulks said.

"With Palmer out, Caicedo has even become an important goalscorer and creator, as we saw on Saturday where he effectively won the game for the Blues single-handedly."

The Ecuador midfielder has scored three goals and made one assist for Chelsea this season.

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Nothing but respect for a goalkeeper shout.

Spoiler alert though, Dubravka is the only one to make the list from the 20 fans.

Any others worthy of a mention?

Burnley

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Newly promoted Burnley may have made an uncertain start to life back in the Premier League but they are three points above the relegation zone.

The Clarets were among the most active Premier League teams in the summer transfer window, bringing 14 new senior players into the squad.

Among them was Slovak goalkeeper Martin Dubravka, 36, who has been their key player so far this season, according to Natalie Bromley of the No Nay Never podcast.

"While the football world would expect us to say Kyle Walker, it's hard to see past Martin Dubravka as Burnley's key player this season," Bromley said.

"He's pulled out some incredible saves to preserve points in key relegation games and his Premier League experience has been vital."

Of the 60 shots he has faced so far in the Premier League this season, the former Newcastle goalkeeper has saved 41 - more than four stops per game.

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