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CDM: N'Golo Kante (France)
Paul Pogba makes a strong case for himself, but his compatriot edges him very narrowly.
Kante's rise from Ligue 2 obscurity to Premier League superstardom has been absolutely incredible, and he's already had a career that most professional footballers only dream of.
Last season, he became only the second player since 1993 to win back-to-back English top flight titles with two different clubs (after Eric Cantona).
He was Chelsea's Player of the Season last year and was also nominated for the Ballon d'Or. He finished 9th in The Best FIFA Men's Player this year. He also made the PFA Team of the Year in both his title-winning campaigns.
Injury has hindered his start to the season, but he's still Chelsea's best midfielder by quite some distance.
CDM: Nemanja Matic (Serbia)
Mourinho has now signed the Serbian thrice - twice with Chelsea and once at United.
There are few people more physically imposing than Matic in the Premier League. His incredible physicality, calmness on the ball, and his no-nonsense style of defending make him one of the best defensive midfielders in the league.
He's been an instant hit at United, providing a calming presence in midfield that the Red Devils have lacked since the retirement of Paul Scholes.
£40 million for a 29-year-old seemed an initially high fee but based on his performances so far, it's turning out to be worth the investment.
CAM: Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium)
The best attacking midfielder in the league right now, if not in Europe, De Bruyne has been at the heart of every attacking move that City have orchestrated and leads the assists chart along with teammate David Silva. His 6 assists so far is also the joint highest in Europe.
He might not be the fastest creative midfielder, but his dribbling, passing and shooting make him very dangerous in the final third.
Against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, his fierce left-footed pile driver served as a reminder that letting him go was one of Mourinho's biggest mistakes during his time at the club.
De Bruyne has been devastatingly efficient against every team he has faced so far, and his playing style is a perfect fit for Pep Guardiola's philosophies.
Having De Bruyne means there's no place for Hazard, but based on current form, there's absolutely no debate here.
