Ranking the 5 best midfield units in the Premier League right now

Neither are we new to the term 'unsung heroes' nor to the fact that such unsung heroes are mostly midfielders. Amidst all the stats and glory, a midfielder's contributions often go unnoticed.

That one through-ball, or half-turn or a cheeky shoulder drop, escapes mere on-looker's attention, but the it's importance cannot be underappreciated.

Even though forwards and defenders determine the scoreline, it's the midfielders who determine the tone of the game. The most ardent league in the world is the breeding ground for some of the best midfielders in the history of the sport.

Even though La Liga has boasted supreme quality midfielders in the recent past, the Premier League has now caught up to them. At times, even better than them. The presence of the 'Big Six' makes the Premier League much more demanding and the same squeezes the best out of all the teams and their players.

On the same note, let's take a look at the;

Five best midfield units in the Premier League right now

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#5 Leicester City: Maddison—Ndidi—Tielemans

Leicester are cruising comfortably at the moment under Rodgers

Ever since Leicester City won the Premier League title back in 2016, they have consistently been knocking on the doors of the Top 6. Over the last few seasons, they have been better than or on par with the likes of Spurs and Arsenal, and threaten to replace either side in the traditional 'Top 6'.

Despite losing some of their major players to bigger clubs, Leicester are cruising comfortably at the moment under the guidance of experienced gaffer Brendan Rodgers.

Rodgers, who often shuffles his team's formation, particularly in midfield, seems to have finally found the perfect algorithm. The Northern Irish manager, who mostly sticks to the 4-2-3-1 formation, puts a lot of faith in his midfield trio of Maddison—Ndidi—Tielemans.

The entire responsibility of bossing the creative aspect midfield lies with Maddison, while Tielemans and Ndidi don the role of aiding him as well as the back four. Furthermore, to aid his midfielders, Rodgers has also roped-in Lille's star midfielder Boubakary Soumare this summer.

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#4 Liverpool: Fabinho—Alcantara—Henderson

The Reds enjoy a deadly trio of Fabinho-Alcantara-Henderson

Newly evolved Liverpool, under the watchful eye of Jurgen Klopp, have been successful in ending their dry spell. While the whole world watched their deadly attacking and defensive pairs, only a little was accredited to their midfielders.

In terms of having a solid midfield, the Merseysiders have been consistent for quite some years now. The only major change in the department is Thiago Alcantara's entry instead of Georginio Wijnaldum, who left for PSG.

The Reds enjoy a deadly trio of Fabinho — an experienced defensive minded central midfielder, Jordan Henderson — a natural playmaker and leader, Alcantara — a dynamic midfielder with an attacking midset.

#3 Manchester United: Pogba—Bruno—Sancho

Pogba and Bruno have formed a lethal pair

Evidently, Manchester United have entered the current season with a newly found confidence and drive. And why not? The Red Devils boast one of the most dangerous squads not just within England but the whole of Europe.

The return of prodigal son Cristiano Ronaldo along with newcomers like Raphael Varane and Jadon Sancho has boosted the team from within. With plenty of talent to pick from, Ole Gunnar Solskjær's job has gotten a lot difficult.

No wonder the former Manchester United star keeps experimenting with team formations. Ole's midfield options extend to Paul Pogba, Bruno Fernandes, Scott McTominay, Nemanja Matic, Donny van de Beek and Jesse Lingard.

However, with Daniel James' departure, Ole seems to rely mostly on Pogba, Bruno Fernandes and Jadon Sancho. Having Cristiano Ronaldo upfront has pushed Mason Greenwood a little lower on the pitch, which adds depth to an already formidable midfield unit.

Nevertheless, the manager's experiments seem to be working as Pogba and Bruno have formed a lethal pair and are delivering week-in and week-out.

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#2 Chelsea: Kante—Jorginho—Mount

Chelsea boast team depth like no other

Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea are undoubtedly strong contenders for the Premier League title this term. The Blues boast team depth like no other within the league. The addition of Romelu Lukaku to an already star-studded squad puts Chelsea in a stronger position already.

Now, to address the core of the club, words cannot do justice to its midfield, which has been the basis of Chelsea's recent heroics.

Having a powerhouse in the form of Kante, Jorginho and young prodigy in Mason Mount makes Chelsea's midfield one of the strongest units in the Premier League.

Furthermore, having options like Marcos Alonso, Mateo Kovacic, Kai Havertz and Saul Niguez makes Thomas Tuchel's life as easy as ever.

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#1 Manchester City: Gundogan—Rodri—Bernardo

KDB's absence hasn't affected Manchester City a bit

No matter what comes and goes, we all know for a fact that Manchester City starts a step ahead of everyone else when it comes to the title race.

With Pep Guardiola at the helm, the Sky Blues have thrived like never before. While there are many variables that make Manchester City an absolute threat within the Premier League, their squad depth is the most notable factor.

Manchester City began their 202122 campaign with a loss against Spurs. However, they registered back-to-back thumping victories by netting 10 goals in the subsequent two matches (Norwich: 5, Arsenal: 5).

In all of City's games, we saw the team's forwards getting more freedom and space to exploit. The same is the result of Cityzen's hard-working midfielders. Pep, who started off with Gundogan, Rodri and Silva, seems to be impressed by his trio who delivered despite the absence of their MVP — Kevin de Bruyne.

Now that KDB is back to his fitness, Pep Guardiola doesn't shy away from seeking help from him and the club's captain Fernandinho. Manchester City's midfield roster also includes the dangerous youngster — Phil Foden.