After looking at the best forwards in the Premier League last week, we turn our attention to the defenders this time round.

There are actually quite a few candidates for this list, with teams such as Manchester City, West Ham, Aston Villa, Leicester, Tottenham and Chelsea all having kept things tight at the back this season.

We have, though, managed to reduce the list to five players we believe deserve to be singled out for their defensive contributions.

Press the next page as we countdown the top defenders in the Premier League so far this campaign.