We are now eight matches into the Premier League season and things are beginning to take shape in terms of who the favourites are for the league title, as well as for relegation.

Throughout the course of the campaign, website WhoScored.com record data from every player playing in the top flight, gauging their performances on different metrics, including passing, dribbling, heading etc.

An overall rating is assigned to each player and this list comprises of the current top five. The ratings are based on a minimum number of five league games.

Press the next page as we go through the five best performing players in the Premier League this campaign.