Wing Kings of England: Power Ranking the Premier League’s Best Wide Men
Out on the flanks is where the Premier League crackles — it’s where pace, swagger and streetwise trickery make the difference. From Mohamed Salah’s relentless numbers to Bukayo Saka’s consistency and Cole Palmer’s cold-blooded calm, the wing is stacked with match-winners. If you’re weighing up form or eyeing up the best betting sites, here’s who’s delivering right now, ranked from 15 to 6 with a proper pundit’s verdict.
Ranking criteria
Simple and fair: only players listed by Transfermarkt with a preferred position of left-winger or right-winger were eligible. This is a form-first ranking with performance, productivity and importance to the team all factored in.
15) Anthony Gordon — Newcastle United
Arrived from Everton in January 2023 amid raised eyebrows, but he’s grafted his way into Eddie Howe’s plans and delivered. Eleven league goal contributions last season helped shove Newcastle back into the Champions League and even tasted Carabao Cup glory along the way. This campaign has been flatter, mind — he needs to rediscover that devilment to keep his place among the elite.
14) Cody Gakpo — Liverpool
Hard to be the main man with Salah hogging the spotlight on the right, but Gakpo’s upturn under Arne Slot has been notable. There were flashes under Klopp; now there’s a sharper edge, with 10 strikes last term. Liverpool are stuttering and so is Gakpo at times — Slot needs more incision from his left-sider to flip their form.
13) Mohammed Kudus — Tottenham Hotspur
Exploded in England with West Ham, leaving many to wonder how the so-called big six passed him up. Strong in duels, slippery on the turn and a nightmare to pin down, his 2024/25 dip didn’t stop Spurs pouncing after their Europa League triumph. Thomas Frank’s side haven’t exactly purred, yet Kudus already has five assists and remains a constant creative spark.
12) Jarrod Bowen — West Ham United
The Irons have lurched from patchy to poor across different spells, under both Graham Potter and Nuno Espírito Santo, but Bowen keeps dragging them forward. The Europa Conference League winner remains West Ham’s talisman, a direct threat who times his runs beautifully. Five goals and one assist so far — decent, though he’ll need to sharpen both finishing and final pass to keep them out of trouble.
11) Pedro Neto — Chelsea
Always had the jets and the jinks from his Wolves days, but Chelsea’s Conference League run showcased how lethal he can be in transition. The first season at the Bridge was all chaos and not enough product; this time he’s cleared last year’s goal tally in half the minutes. Enzo Maresca leans on him off the right, and while Estevão is a gem in waiting, Neto’s the current standard-bearer.
10) Bryan Mbeumo — Manchester United
One of the division’s most underrated producers at Brentford, and a 20-goal season earned him the Old Trafford move. He’s direct, he’s decisive and he hits early — a defender’s worst scenario. Six goals hide a few quiet displays so far, but you’d be brave to bet against Mbeumo settling and becoming a reliable menace for United.
9) Iliman Ndiaye — Everton
From Marseille to Merseyside and straight into cult-hero territory. Nimble feet, elastic hips and a lovely glide past defenders — he lights up both Goodison Park and the Hill Dickinson Stadium. Nine Premier League goals last season; already on four goals and two assists this term. No shock that Liverpool and others are sniffing around.
8) Noni Madueke — Arsenal
Left Stamford Bridge to a chorus of shrugs and walked into a dressing room where Saka owns the right flank. But when called upon, he’s injected drive and directness Mikel Arteta’s side have needed. The raw numbers aren’t booming yet, but the eye test says he’s trending up — and if he sustains it, a late ticket to the 2026 World Cup isn’t out of the question.
7) Antoine Semenyo — Bournemouth
Breakout star of 2024/25 and still cooking. Two-footed, explosive and hits through the ball off either side — a nightmare for set defences. Seven goals and three assists underline why Bournemouth started so brightly despite summer departures. Interest from bigger fish, including Manchester United, is inevitable.
6) Jérémy Doku — Manchester City
Signed in 2023 to give City a different gear out wide after Mahrez, and when he’s on it, he’s pure panic for full-backs. Joined the exclusive four-assists-in-one-game club last year, then faded — until now. Back to shredding markers with one goal and four assists already; with Erling Haaland lurking, those numbers should swell nicely.
The verdict (so far)
It’s a ferocious field. From Gordon’s need to spark again to Doku’s rampage, these wide men are shaping matches every weekend. The top five? That’s where the arguments get loud — and we’ll get to them soon enough.
