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Danny Welbeck signed for Arsenal from rivals Manchester United last summer. GettyImages

Welcome to ESPN FC's #PremRank.

Beginning May 25, ESPN FC is counting down the top 50 players in the Premier League right now, as voted for by various columnists, editors and analysts. Who makes the cut? Disagree with our list? Tell us on Twitter using the hashtag #PremRank.

Why Danny Welbeck makes the list

Welbeck's season started with Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal declaring that he was not up to the standards expected of a player at his club. The Dutchman decided to sell him to Arsenal, yet his new boss Arsene Wenger will argue the striker has been a success in his first season as a Gunner.

United's decision to sell Welbeck to Arsenal came back to haunt them, as the Red Devils trainee scored the winning goal against his former club in the FA Cup quarterfinal at Old Trafford in March, undoubtedly the highlight of his time as an Arsenal player to date.