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Midfielders:
David Silva ( Manchester City )
David Silva keeps getting better with age and has proven his credentials again this season in Premier League. The fulcrum of Manchester City's attacking potency, Silva has been brilliant for the Citizens. His five goals and two assists have further added to his already glittering career.
The best midfielder of the season so far, Silva has produced 2.8 key passes per game and has only been dispossessed a mere 0.8 times per game this season, highlighting his masterful control of the ball at his feet. With his partner-in-crime, Kevin De Bruyne still coming out of injury, we are primed to see many more of David Silva's masterclass this season.
Fernandinho ( Manchester City )
Fernandinho is the most underrated player in the Manchester City line-up yet ever-present. Like Sergio Busquets' role in Pep Guardiola's all-conquering Barca, Fernandinho has been exemplary in the defensive role. The Brazilian puts in 2.1 tackles per game along with a noteworthy 1.5 interceptions each game, enabling City to work wonders in the attacking third.
Fernandinho plays his part in attack as well with a goal and three assists to his name, something Centre Defensive Midfielders would be envy of. With an average of 76 passes completed per game, Fernandinho has been influential in City's Tiki-Taka style of Football. Inspite of younger centre-midfielders like Jorginho and Paul Pogba plying their trade in the league, Fernandinho has stood out, making him a valuable asset to any team in the world.
Lucas Torreira ( Arsenal FC )
A ball winning midfielder, Lucas Torreira has been the best amongst a heap of signings by Arsenal during the summer transfer window. Initially being out of Emery's side, Lucas Torreira has come of his own over the past few months. He has successfully established himself at the heart of the Arsenal midfield with goals against Tottenham Hotspur and Huddersfield further vindicating his move to the Emirates Stadium.
Emery's 3-5-2 formation's success is largely down to the defensive capabilities of Torreira as the Uruguayan puts in 2 tackles and 1.4 interceptions per game. With two assists to his name, Torreira has also contributed to his team's need in the attacking third as well enabling Arsenal to climb to fifth, from a disastrous start.
Ryan Fraser ( Bournemouth )
Bournemouth had been flying high in the table until a recent drop in form with even European places well within reach at a particular point of time. Scottish midfielder, Ryan Fraser has been particularly sensational for the Cherries this season. His link-up play with England international, Callum Wilson has seen him score four goals and seven assists for Bournemouth this season.
Having a part in almost 45% of a mid-table side's goals is quite an achievement for any player and Ryan Fraser merits all the acclaim. With 2.3 key passes per game and 1.6 crosses each game, Fraser was the go-to player for Eddie Howe and was clearly visible in his starring performances against Leicester City and Manchester United. It is only a matter of time until the bigger teams circle around Fraser.
