West Ham winger Stewart Downing has been one of the surprise players this season.
Apart from Cesc Fabregas of Chelsea, the England international has been the best creator of chances in the Premier League. This represents a significant shift in the career of the 30-year-old, who joined West Ham for around £ 6 million in 2013. Downing was one of the big-money signings for Liverpool in 2011 after he moved from Aston Villa for a reported £ 20 million. The arrival of Brendan Rodgers, though, immediately put him out of favour.