The 5 most improved forwards this year in EPL

The mid year transfer window sees ample of high-priced strikers head to the Premier League, serving as a reminder that some of the top flight’s assaulting ability is underrated by the majority.

Here are five forwards who have not only had astounding begin to the season, but especially tremendous when comparing what came before it.

1) Rickie Lambert - Rickie Lambert is the sovereign of the Premier League’s underrated population. He is the kind of player who prioritises diligent work, willpower and commitment before brushing his hair.

The 31-year-old has only played one full Premier League season, but after netting 15 goals in the 2012-13 top flight, his stock climbed enough to see him incorporated in the later England squad for the agreeable match against Scotland.

In the last match against Hull City, Lambert scored one goal in their 4-1 triumph. Southampton eased past Hull City to secure a win that takes the Saints up to second spot.

The forward from Kirkby highlights the drive and conviction it takes to succeed at the top. In spite of the fact that he isn’t honored with terrifying pace or extraordinary ability, this is a person who has sharpened his apparatuses into a physical, exact and dangerous fusion.

2) Sturridge - Liverpool fans will be greatly satisfied with Daniel Sturridge’s commitment since joining. Despite the fact that the Englishman just showed up in 14 Premier League recreations throughout the Reds’ 2012/13 season, he devised a workable plan to score 10 goals and make three assists and will be willing to awe England chief Roy Hodgson this nearing season with the 2014 World Cup next summer. He will additionally plan to fire Liverpool back into Europe taking after a disappointing season for the Reds, who finalized seventh in the league.

Sturridge has a directness on the ball that makes him difficult to tackle. His speed, confidence and finishing ability even helped Liverpool improve without Luis Suarez. If the Uruguayan moves on this summer, Sturridge’s importance ramps up significantly.

The Liverpool striker has been a superb signing by Brendan Rodgers, who snapped him up for just £12m from rivals Chelsea, where he had failed to impress. The quick and skillful player has become far more clinical in front of goal and currently forms a mouth-watering partnership upfront with fellow Reds star Luis Suarez.

3) Wayne Rooney - After becoming unhappy at not being played in his preferred striker’s position last season, Wayne Rooney looks back to his best this season under new manager David Moyes. Despite the fact that Manchester United has battled to achieve their best structure, Rooney has been a stand-out performer with five goals in ten games so far. The England international is certainly capable on his day of being one of the most deadly players in the world, and if he carries on like this he will surely be talked about as the best in the Premier League again before long. The strong interest in him from top clubs over the summer when he looked like leaving United shows how highly regarded he still is.

4) Romelu Lukaku - Unquestionably one of the best young strikers in European football, Chelsea starlet Romelu Lukaku is currently out on loan for the season with Everton, and is impressing once again after also catching the eye on loan with West Brom last season. The 20-year-old scored 17 goals for the Baggies last term with some influential displays upfront that have seen him compared with Chelsea legend Didier Drogba. Lukaku now has four goals and one assist in just five games for Everton as he seems to just get better and better. With pace, strength and a strong left foot, Lukaku has all the ingredients to be a world great, and many were surprised Chelsea didn’t keep him around as first choice this season.

5) Loic Remy - A highly clinical finisher, Loic Remy has had a great start to life in the Premier League. After initially joining Queens Park Rangers last season from Marseille, the Frenchman scored six goals in just fourteen appearances, including some fine efforts in Harry Redknapp’s failed bid to avoid relegation. Remy then attracted interest from the likes of Arsenal during the summer, though he eventually joined Newcastle on loan for the 2013/14 season. The 26-year-old has continued his fine form in the top flight this season, with five goals in just six games so far this season to help add some much-needed quality upfront for the Magpies.