1st - Manuel Pellegrini
In what has been his debut season in England, Pellegrini has delivered. His attacking philosophies have torn teams apart at times this season and ultimately won the Premier League title, becoming the first South American to do so.
2nd - Luis Suarez
What a campaign it has been for Luis Suarez. With questions surrounding his future at the beginning of the season, Suarez has been the best player in England. A mixture of wonderful solo efforts, cannon ball long shots and unthinkable creativity he has scored 31 goals this term and assisted in 12 making him the PFA Player of the Year.
3rd - Yaya Toure
The midfield powerhouse has been the stand out player for Premier League champions Manchester City. Having been given more attacking freedom under Pellegrini, Toure has scored 20 goals from midfield this term. Some of his goals have been out of this world and is just pipped by Luis Suarez.
4th - Eden Hazard
Building on his impressive debut season at Chelsea, Eden Hazard has thrived under the returning Mourinho. Winner of the PFA Young Player of the Year Award, the tricky Belgian's dribbling has seen him earmarked as one of the most dangerous players in the Premier League, scoring 14 and assisting 7.
5th - Tony Pulis
Taking over from the disappointing but ever entertaining Ian Holloway during the season, Pulis has steered the club to Premier League survival and claimed a few scalps along the way such as a 1-0 win against Chelsea and of course, that 3-3 draw with Liverpool. Pulis' impressive signings in the January transfer window has aided him in turning Crystal Palace into a tough side to beat.
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| The former Stoke City boss has been excellent this year. |
6th - Brendan Rogers and Co.
Even the most optimistic Liverpool fans would not have predicted such a season. In a squad at the start many wrote off making Europe, under Rogers pushed City to the final day of the season. Sterling, Henderson and Sturridge have been sensational and earned England World Cup spots. Gerrard's new tactical role sitting in deep has also been a master stroke and he has had a great season.
7th - Gus Poyet
Miracles do happen! For much of the campaign looking doomed to be playing Championship football, Gus Poyet managed to save the club from the drop and really rallied the Sunderland troops towards the end of the season.
8th - Southampton's English stars
Thanks to the Saints, England seem to have a very bright future and an exciting squad for Brazil. This year Lambert, Lallana and Shaw are all going to the World Cup where as Rodriguez made his England debut. Clyne, Ward Prowse, Cork and Chambers all look very exciting and have shown their potential too. Special commendations to Luke Shaw as well, going to the World Cup at my age whereas I still struggle to do my washing up!
9th - Roberto Martinez
The Martinez revolution has had its desired effect at Goodison Park. Having introduced a new style of football at Everton, installing his passing philosophies into the side, he has turned Everton into a side that came so close to Champions League football. Martinez's loan dealings in the window also have to be applauded, bringing in Lukaku, Barry and Deulofeu who all have been important.
10th - Steve Bruce
Bruce has kept Hull City up this year which was the main objective for the side, but more excitingly has gone on a fairy tale FA Cup trail to the final where Hull will face Arsenal. Many had Hull City as certain to go down but Bruce has had other ideas.
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| A huge supporter of the loan system, Martinez has guided |Everton to a 5th place spot this year. |
11th - New signings
New signings such as Eriksen of Tottenham, Wilfried Bony of Swansea and Dejan Lovren of Southampton have immediately settled into the trials and tribulations of the English domestic league. Many signings have excelled in their first seasons and will hopefully continue to do so.
12th - Jose Mourinho
Not quite the return the "Special One" wanted. Chelsea were unable to bring Premier League glory to Stamford Bridge and Mourinho has faced much criticism for his defensive tactics at times. However, the main reason he is down so low is due to the number of FA reprimands he has had due to media outbursts and touchline actions. Mourinho needs to behave himself next year. Tut Tut Jose!
13th - Arsene Wenger
Arsenal were in pole position for the first half of the Premier League. They had done very well to remain top for so long with a squad that needed reinforcements, especially up front. Wenger reverted back to the conservative Wenger of old in January and refused to bring in a striker when they desperately needed one but instead loaned in the injured Kim Kallstrom and the club paid for it, slipping down to 4th spot.
14th - Alan Bowkett
Norwich chairman Alan Bowkett made the decision to fire boss Chris Hughton when the club were heading into their final four games, desperately needing points for survival. Sacking the manager with four games remaining seems fairly brainless, even if a majority of Hughton's big money signings had flopped and was having a poor season.
15th - Fulham's managerial merry-go-round
It seemed every week you would hear in the paper that a Fulham manager was on the verge of getting the sack. The club had three different managers during the campaign in Martin Jol, Rene Meulensteen and currently in charge Felix Magath. The quick chopping and changing at Craven Cottage was a huge factor in their relegation from top flight football.
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| Martin Jol had a terrible time this year at Fulham and was quickly replaced by the now sacked Rene Meulensteen. |
16th - Franco Baldini
Tottenham's technical director Franco Baldini was in charge of the transfers at White Hart Lane this year. Given £80 million to splash following the sale of star man Gareth Bale, the signings have been very underwhelming at Spurs. Willian and Hulk were earmarked, but Baldini ended up bringing in Chadli, Lamela, Paulinho, Soldado, Chriches and Eriksen. The only success of the bunch was Eriksen, whereas the rest were expensive flops.
17th - Maroune Felliani
From Thiago to Fabregas to Herrera then ending up with Felliani. The former Everton man was David Moyes' first major signing for the club but has been the worst signing this year. Manchester United spent an outrageous £27 million on the Belgian and his performances this season have been way off that valuation. It has certainly been a season to forget for the curly haired flop, who has vowed to prove himself next year.
18th - Alan Pardew
There are not many Newcastle fans that want Alan Pardew to remain at the club. Calls for the sack are chanted from the terraces of St James' park as yet again Pardew has delivered an unimpressive season and the fans want better. His high profile head butt on Hull City's David Meyler was a huge low point this season and quite frankly embarrassing for the club and English football.
19th - David Moyes
Not the "Chosen one" but the "Ill chosen one." Hand picked by the great Sir Alex Ferguson, great things were expected of the Scot but has lead the club to it's worst campaign in Premier League history. Although a transitional period for the club, Moyes' became a laughing stock for poor results, clueless signings and failing tactics. A season to forget for Manchester United indeed as they fail to even qualify for European football.
20th - Vincent Tan
Where to start with Cardiff's controversial owner? Whether it be sacking fan favourite Malky Mackay, changing club colours, booing his own team or tucking his football shirt into his trousers which is just wrong, Vincent Tan at the head of the club is definitely damaging and deserves his place at the bottom of WorldWideFootball's Premier League Rankings.
