Ranking the Premier League's top 5 midfielders in 2016

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Lallana has been one of Liverpool’s key men this year

#4 Dimitri Payet

STRATFORD, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 17:  Dimitri Payet of West Ham during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Hull City at London Stadium on December 17, 2016 in Stratford, England.  (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images)
Payet has amazed with his footwork and freekicks.

Dimitri Payet has been world class, ever since he arrived at West Ham. His dribbling, footwork, and proficiency from dead ball situations, have made him West Ham’s biggest beacon of hope in a new era at the London Stadium.

2016 has been a mixed bag for the Hammers, but Payet has performed at a very high level throughout the year. He has papered over several of the cracks in the team and put them in positions to win time and again.

The French International has an astonishing 20 assists, in addition to his 10 goals in all competitions this calendar year. He’s been at his best when deployed in the no 10 position with license to venture onto the left.

Payet has established himself as one the league’s superstars, and there is almost no chance that he finishes 2017 at West Ham United.

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