Top5: The Premier League's Most Active Tacklers

The Premier League has a reputation for being a fast paced, rough and ready league with hard tackles flying in every other second. How true that is can be debated amongst yourselves, but we have taken a look into which 5 players average the most tackles per game in the English topflight.

1) Aaron Ramsey - Arsenal

Not only has the Wales international been incredible in front of goal so far this season - 8 goals in 9 games so far - Ramsey has been impressive in his battling for possession. In his 6 league games he has averaged 5.5 tackles per appearance.

2) Nathaniel Clyne - Southampton

Southampton have been mightily impressive with their pressing defending this season and the right-back Clyne has been a huge success so far. Clyne has played four games overall and made 22 tackles. That averages at 5.5 tackles per game, the same as Ramsey.

3) Lucas Leiva - Liverpool

The Brazilian is enjoying the new season next to Steven Gerrard as Liverpool sit second in the table. The Brazilian has averaged 5 tackles per game in his six outings, completing 30 altogether.

4) Joel Ward - Crystal Palace

A rare shining light for the newly promoted club has been the performances of Joel Ward. In his four appearances he has average 4.8 tackles.

5) Pablo Zabaleta - Manchester City

The Premier League right-back of the year last season has thrived in his role this season by making 27 tackles in his 6 games - an average of 4.7 per game.

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