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There have been some outstanding highlights this year including, The Queens Diamond Jubilee, London 2012 Olympic and Paralympics Games, Felix Baumgartner successfully completing the Worlds Highest Skydive and Titus Bramble still playing professional football.

So as the year is coming to an end it seems a good time to look back on the outstanding players in the Premiership so far this season. Below, are my top 10 performers after 18 games….

Paul Lambert and Aston Villa must be wondering what they did wrong in a past life to be treated so badly over the Christmas period. Just two games in to the busy festive football schedule, The Villains have shipped 12 goals without reply in what can only be described as a ‘Christmas curse’.

Following a demoralising 8-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge against Chelsea last weekend, It was Tottenham’s turn to try their luck; They duly obliged with a 4-0 pounding, Gareth Bale also netting a 2nd half hatrick to compound Villa’s doom.

Having made just seven starts in all competitions for Barcelona this season, David Villa looks poised to move when the January transfer window slams open.

The Spanish international has been linked with a number of clubs, which is no surprise given his quality. But what may come as a surprise to many is that Swansea has emerged as a seemingly credible contender to secure the striker’s services.