5) Kolo Toure
Toure has been playing a lot recently, but by including him in this list; we’re saying that he should be the first defender on the team-sheet. This term, he’s barely put a foot wrong, and has far exceeded the performance levels of his teammates. This deserves to be recognised with a starting spot at either centre-back or right-back. The Ivorian made some hefty mistakes in 2013/14, but he should only be judged on the consistently good displays he’s delivering. Toure played superbly the Bernabeu against Real Madrid, but was out of the side for the next game. Until Lovren and Skrtel prove they’re up to it – the 33-year-old will be crucial to us.
