Newcastle midfielder Moussa Sissoko is the Premier Leagues fastest player and Steven NZonzi has covered the most ground... but who are your clubs running men? Moussa Sissoko clocked up a top speed of 35.3kph against Leicester City Steven NZonzi has covered 227.1km for Stoke so far this season Eric Dier and Marcin Wasilewski among quickest Premier League players Robin van Persie has covered the most ground for Manchester United Think of the Premier Leagues fastest players and the likes of Alexis Sanchez, Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Agbonlahor are almost certain to spring to mind. That trio - and many other forwards in the top-flight - frighten defenders with their pace and direct running, bursting into space and taking on opponents at lightning speed. They are among the divisions quickest, but cannot quite keep up with one man - Newcastles Moussa Sissoko. The Magpies powerhouse midfielder was clocked running at 35.3 kilometres per hour during his sides 1-0 win against Leicester in October - the fastest speed recorded by any player this season. The 25-year-old, who has attracted interest from French giants Paris Saint-Germain, may not be renowned for his pace but he put the afterburners on against the Foxes to beat Crystal Palaces Wilfried Zaha by just 0.1kph. The on-loan winger ran at a top speed of 35.2kph during the Eagles 1-1 draw with Stoke in December, 0.1kph faster than West Hams Stewart Downing and Leicesters Marcin Wasilewski have managed this season. West Broms Cristian Gamboa has only made 10 appearances for the Baggies so far but he, along with Tottenhams Eric Dier and Liverpool forward Sterling, has clocked up a 35kph sprint. Speed merchant Sanchez ran at 34.6kph against Newcastle last month - 0.2kph slower than Agbonlahor did against Southampton - leaving him just off the pace of Evertons Ross Barkley (34.9kph) and Chelseas Diego Costa (34.7kph). But its not just speed that matters out on the pitch, its also how much of it youre able to cover. Mark Hughes has turned Stoke into a more stylish side since taking over from Tony Pulis in the summer of 2013, but the Potters remain one of the most hard-working teams in the Premier League. That is perfectly illustrated by Steven NZonzi, who has covered 227 kilometres in his 20 appearances - the biggest distance by any player this season. The Frenchman is a key part of Stokes midfield and has played every minute of every top-flight game so far, helping Hughes men to wins against champions Manchester City and title hopefuls Arsenal. The former Blackburn man finds himself marginally ahead of Chelsea star Cesc Fabregas, who along with providing a league-high 14 assists, has covered a massive 225.3km. Another of the leagues most creative players, Spurs Christian Eriksen, has also showed hes not afraid to work hard for his manager, having run 222.km this season - the equivalent of over five marathons. Perhaps the most surprising name on our countdown is Robin van Persie, who has covered a greater distance than any Manchester United player this season despite only completing 13 full games. The Dutchman has managed 187.1km so far, although that is only enough to beat Manchester Citys Yaya Toure (179.7km) and Leicester defender Paul Konchesky (173.1km). DAILY MAIL
Posted on: Thu, 08 Jan 2015 11:37:25 +0000
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