Santi Cazorla – Though Arsene Wenger has been much criticized this season, the signing of the diminutive midfielder/winger from financially stricken Malaga was a masterstroke. Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini was adamant that the player was worth considerably more than the £15m Arsenal paid for his services and, to date, there has been nothing to refute this claim.  Technically gifted and with an eye for goal, Cazorla has all the attributes to become an Arsenal legend.

Esteban Granero – The twenty-five year old midfielder, who arrived in the summer on a four year deal from Real Madrid has been one of the few positives in what has been a dreadful season for QPR.  The combative Spaniard may not have the flair of some of his fellow countrymen, plying their trade in the Premier League, but his defensive strengths and simple yet effective distribution offer the West London club real hope in their fight to avoid the drop.

Michu – Miguel Perez Cuesta, to use his full name, has been a revelation since joining Swansea in the summer from Spanish club Rayo Vallecano for £2m.  A versatile and technically proficient player, Michu is equally at home whether deployed as an attacking midfielder or striker.  With eight league goals already this season, Swansea manager Michael Laudrup may well have pulled off the transfer coup of the season with this inspired signing.