RISING STOCK

Sean Maguire

Back from injury with a brace for Preston away to Bolton on Saturday. Their fans are now beginning to wonder if his four-month setback cost them a chance to really cement a place in the playoffs. That’s an elevated status for a buy from the LOI.

Carlos Carvalhal

Carvalhal was sacked by Sheffield Wednesday over Christmas and, while they were shipping four goals to Bristol City in the Championship, his Swansea team were scoring the same amount at home to West Ham in the Premier League. That’s bound to feel good.

Riyad Mahrez

His January trials and tribulations damaged his relationship with Leicester fans and teammates, but Mahrez (right) made a big step towards getting them back on side with his equaliser against Bournemouth.