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Who are the best players in the Premier League that don't play for one of the traditional 'big six' clubs?

If he can perform the way he did against City week in, week out, he’s comfortably one of the best players in Europe. If he continues in the same vein of form this season it would surely be a crime not to select him as part of the Three Lions’ World Cup squad. The right-winger was something of a sensation for the Hammers, culminating in him getting his first England call-up from Gareth Southgate. Two goals and an assist from his opening three matches makes for very, very promising viewing if you happen to be a fan of the Foxes. Coutinho, once a sensation at Liverpool and one of the league’s top ballers, endured a earth-shattering downturn in form after leaving the Reds. When on form, the Ivorian is undoubtedly one of the most devastating players in the league. With his contract expiring in the summer of 2023, you can bet that there’ll be plenty of top clubs circling for the Belgium international come January. He even won Newcastle’s Player of the Season award for 2021/2022 thanks to his stellar performances. His wide-ranging passing ability combined with his keenness for a tackle makes him an exceptional asset in the middle of the park. Now, it goes without saying that simply ranking the top 10 players in the Premier League would be full of players from Liverpool, Man City and the historically big spenders that make up the big six. The 25-year-old Portuguese star waved goodbye to Wolves fans at the end of last season and it was firmly believed that he would be moving on to pastures new. Who are the best players in the Premier League that don’t play for one of the traditional ‘big six’ clubs?