RUUD TOP OF THE SHOP

Last updated : 06 April 2006 By Ed

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Ruud van Nistelrooy is at the top of the official Barclays Premiership player rankings - despite his recent bench role at United.

The Dutchman has started six of the last seven games as a substitute, but has scored in his last two matches.

That has propelled him to the summit of the Actim Index, which rates players on positive actions such as passess, tackles or shots made.

Rio Ferdinand (5th) and Edwin van der Sar (10th) are the next highest United players.

Louis Saha's injury-hit season means he does not feature near the top.'