The five best tacklers in the Premier League so far.
Everyone loves a tackler. As the art continues to slowly die out from the game, the ability to win the ball without fouling is becoming a real virtue. Below is a list of the five most prolific tacklers in the Premier League so far.
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5. Craig Gardner – West Bromwich Albion
Tackles: 57
The Baggies star has never seen his commitment questioned, and his performances have made Albion tougher to beat, though only marginally.
4. Jake Livermore – Hull City
Tackles: 57
The former Spurs man has been steadily making a name for himself with the Premier League strugglers, though he may need to move to a higher calibre of club should he still hold any hopes of making it into the England side on a regular basis.
3. Mile Jedinak – Crystal Palace
Tackles: 64
The Australian powerhouse has carried on form where he left off last season and has been integral to helping the club keep their head above water as the season rushes to its halfway point.
2. Nemanja Matic – Chelsea
Tackles: 68
Matic has often been lauded as the unsung hero of Chelsea’s season so far, and there is certainly a case for that as his tackles in the middle of the park frequently set the club on their way to the other end of the pitch.
1. Nathaniel Clyne – Southampton
Tackles: 78
Clyne has been in the form of his life this season, and if he isn’t charging forward to create or score goals himself, he’s preventing them with a series of tackles at the other end.
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