Who is the top left-back in the Premier League? Here are statistics from the four standout left-backs of 2007/08. They should come as no surprise to our readers. Clichy, Cole and Evra have cemented themselves as among the best players in their position in the world, while Warnock has grown in his ability and is finally starting to become recognized as a competent player. The list is in my order, from best of the best to worst of the best.

Gael Clichy, Arsenal - 2007/08 #1 left-back in the EPL
Appearances: 38 (3329 minutes played)
Passes Per Game: 53 (82% success)
Tackles Per Game: 4.0
Goals: 0
Assists: 5
Attempts Created: 25
Clean Sheets: 15
Team Defence Rank: 4

Ashley Cole, Chelsea
Appearances: 27 (2415 minutes played)
Passes Per Game: 41 (86% success)
Tackles Per Game: 3.4
Goals: 1
Assists: 1
Attempts Created: 15
Clean Sheets: 14
Team Defence Rank: 2

Patrice Evra, Manchester United
Appearances: 33 (2823 minutes played)
Passes Per Game: 37 (83% success)
Tackles Per Game: 3.0
Goals: 0
Assists: 1
Attempts Created: 25
Clean Sheets: 19
Team Defence Rank: 1

Stephen Warnock, Blackburn Rovers
Appearances: 37 (3285 minutes played)
Passes Per Game: 38 (74% success)
Tackles Per Game: 3.6
Goals: 1
Assists: 3
Attempts Created: 27
Clean Sheets: 8
Team Defence Rank: 7