Speed is a key trait for forwards, especially in the Premier League, when getting separation from your marker is particularly tough.

Of course, pace is not the only thing you need to be a top player. As we have seen with the likes of Adama Traore, it will only get you so far if you don’t possess other attributes.

Opta (via Fotmob) collect data on the quickest stars in the English top flight. After gameweek 4, we thought it was a good time to check in and see who is leading the way.

Press the next page as we count down the 5 players with the highest top speeds recorded so far this campaign…