Top 10 Premier League goalkeepers of season so far including 'signing of the season'

As we approach the business end of the Premier League season, supporters of all 20 teams will have strong feelings about the performances of their side's goalkeeper.

A trusted keeper can be the difference between a comfortable season in mid-table and a relegation fight, or between a European finish and a title challenge. We've seen this over the years at clubs all across the Premier League, whether it's Liverpool upgrading from Loris Karius to Alisson or Manchester City realising their Claudio Bravo mistake quickly enough to turn things around.

The 2021-22 season has been one where old hands have suffered a dip and new arrivals have exceeded expectations. And with that in mind, here is 's ranking of the best 10 goalkeepers in the Premier League so far this season.

When West Ham brought in Alphonse Areola on loan over the summer, there was a feeling Fabianski's days as number one would be over. Or, at the very least, he might be bumped from his perch upon the first glaring mistake.

Instead, he hasn't really given David Moyes that opportunity. While the former Poland international hasn't always been the most eye-catching, he has been a steady presence during a second successive push for Europe.

Areola continues to audition well in the cups, with his display in the win over Sevilla earning plaudits. But he looks no closer to becoming West Ham's number one than he did upon making a loan switch from Paris Saint-Germain in August.

Robert Sanchez certainly passed an audition of his own when handed the gloves by Graham Potter at Brighton & Hove Albion last season. Not only did he force Mat Ryan to leave on loan in January, but he ended the campaign in Spain's Euro 2020 squad ahead of Kepa Arrizabalaga.

Not only has he