They are three of the star performers in the Premier League so far this season, scoring and creating goals for fun as their teams challenge towards the top of the table.
But there is a common thread that links Manchester City maestro Kevin de Bruyne, Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku and Liverpool magician Mohamed Salah.
They all played for Chelsea during the early part of their careers, only to fail to make an impression at Stamford Bridge and move on to launch their careers elsewhere.
So should Chelsea now regret letting them go?