When it comes to assessing which players are most in form, we all have our own opinions.
Factors such as who scored the most goals, provided the most assists, kept the most clean sheets all play a big role in this.
But there are plenty more in-play indicators of which Premier League stars are enjoying the best form and we've teamed up with football data analysts Kickdex to establish who tops the charts from week to week.
Commanding: Chelsea's Nemanja Matic brushes Aaron Lennon off the ball in his team's 4-0 win over SpursOur Power Rankings rate every player on their contribution to their team - either by helping them score a goal or by stopping their opponents from scoring - over the past six rounds of Premier League fixtures. If the individual and his team have not played during that round of fixtures their score remains the same, while everyone who has played adds to theirs.
Every action on the pitch is taken into account, from the easiest pass to the unluckiest deflection.
We'll reveal the top 10 combined table each Monday after a weekend of Premier League fixtures, as well as a top five breakdown of the four main positions.
Playmakers: Both Man City's David Silva and Liverpool's Raheem Sterling have passed their way into the top 10
This week's Power Rankings features four Liverpool players in the top 10 despite the Merseysiders having a weekend off from Premier League football, such has been their form in the league up to this.
10. Nemanja Matic (Chelsea) +13
Chelsea's January signing Matic climbed 13 places in the rankings after his performance in the 4-0 rout of Tottenham.9. David Silva (Manchester City) +1
Silva might not have grabbed the headlines with any goalscoring exploits in this time, but two assists and a key role in City's attacking play keeps the Spaniard in the top 10.8. Raheem Sterling (Liverpool) +1
Flying winger Sterling has terrorised opposition defences in recent weeks and his boss Brendan Rodgers will be delighted to see the 19 year-old add goals to his repertoire.
Brute force: Yaya Toure gets his body in the way of Willian in his team's meeting with Chelsea in February7. Yaya Toure (Manchester City) +1
The Man City powerhouse has been central to the recent league successes of Manuel Pellegrini's men, with three goals and an assist.
All smiles: Hull midfielder Tom Huddlestone has performed to a high level in recent weeks6. Tom Huddlestone (Hull) +1
Huddlestone's expert passing and probing has been a key feature in Hull's fight against relegation in recent matches.
Heads up: Arsenal's league form may have dipped in recent weeks, but that of Mikel Arteta hasn't5. Mikel Arteta (Arsenal) 0
Arsenal's league form may have taken a nosedive, but their Spanish midfielder Arteta has maintained his own good form.4. Luis Suarez (Liverpool) -1
The Premier League's top scorer - with 24 goals - may have only bagged one of these over the past six rounds of league fixtures, but he has weighed in with four assists, plus he won a penalty at Southampton.
Creative forces: Chelsea's Eden Hazard and Liverpool's Luis Suarez are a danger to opposition defences
3. Eden Hazard (Chelsea) +1
The Chelsea playmaker has turned in some blistering performances recently - notching a goal and two assists.
Marksman: Liverpool's Daniel Sturridge has been in scintillating form in front of goal in recent matches2. Daniel Sturridge (Liverpool) 0
The in-form striker has kept the goals flowing as his strike partner Suarez has seen the scoring slow down, with four and a couple of assists.1. Steven Gerrard (Liverpool) 0
The Liverpool captain has scored twice and played a key role in building attacks from his new deeper-lying midfield role as the Reds have taken 13 points in their past five Premier League matches.
No 1: Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard tops the charts despite playing a more withdrawn role this season
As expected: Arsenal's stuttering midfielder Mesut Ozil fails to trouble the top 10 this time
Breakdown: The Premier League Power Rankings on 10 March rated position by position
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