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The Premier League's best right-sided forwards

Arsenal v Manchester United - Premier League
Arsenal v Manchester United - Premier League

Much like left-sided attackers, the Premier League is blessed with some of the best right-sided forwards in the world. With the evolution of the standard British 4-4-2 to a three-man attack, there is less emphasis is on the wide forwards to support their full-backs.

The main requirement of the wide attacker is now goals. In recent times, both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have scored a ridiculous number of goals primarily from the wide right position.

Some players just missed out on this top five list. Bryan Mbuemo has switched from playing on the right side of Brentford's attack this season to playing up top alongside Ivan Toney. The left-footed Frenchman has been a constant attacking output for the Bees and has been a great foil for Toney.

Players such as Gabriel Jesus, Andros Townsend and Ismaila Sarr have had brilliant moments this season. Jesus, in particular, came into the Manchester City side at the tail-end of the season and helped them over the finish line.

#5 Raphinha

Norwich City v Leeds United - Premier League
Norwich City v Leeds United - Premier League

Raphinha has been Leeds United's main player, and at times, their only hope during difficult seasons. Under both Marcelo Bielsa and Jesse Marsch the Brazilian has shown he is a level above his teammates. Playing on the right, centrally or even as a wing-back at times, Raphinha has refused to sulk and is a willing fighter in the Yorkshire side's relegation battle.

Raphinha's ten goals and three assists are impressive numbers by any account. But the fact he is in a side that has spent the majority of the season fighting relegation shows how important he has been. If it weren't for the former Sporting Lisbon and Rennes man, Leeds would have surely been relegated by now.

#4 Dejan Kulusevski

Aston Villa v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League
Aston Villa v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League

Dejan Kuluveski's arrival at Tottenham Hotspur in January has helped propel the north-London club into the top four, with Champions League football guaranteed next season. The Swede has taken to English football with supreme ease. If Antonio Conte stays on as manager, the first thing he will look to do is make the on-loan Juventus man a permanent signing.

Kulusevski contributed three goals for Spurs and eight assists in his 18 games. He has five fewer assists than Mohamed Salah, who topped the assist charts in double the number of games. The 22-year-old adds another dimension to Spurs' already exciting front line.

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