Premier League Opinion: Top 5 PL midfielders of the season
The Premier League is by far the most unpredictable league in the world and although Manchester City have managed to win it two years in a row now, almost contradictorily, it would take a brave man to call any position at the start of the season.
There are various factors which could affect the course of a campaign including injuries, transfers or even drops in form.
While all of these criteria will take effect in the long run, on a short-term basis, football matches in the Premier League are often won in the midfield.
Essentially the heart of any side, the players in the middle of the park are mainly responsible for acting as the link between defence and attack with an added impetus on helping move the ball forward.
While the number of midfielders coming through the various English academies is massive, certain individuals can be identified as massive talents right from the moment they step foot on the football pitch.
This season has seen some amazingly talented players grace the English soul and some of them even for the first time.
Here are the Top 5 Premier League midfielders of the season:
5- Joao Moutinho – Wolves
The Portuguese veteran is 32 now but his experience and know-how in the middle of the park really did come to Wolves rescues this season. He has been sublime all campaign with impeccable passing as well as good defensive work.
Despite his age, he has even earned the honour of having made the most successful tackles for his team with 113.
4- Gylfi Sigurdsson – Everton
The Iceland international has risen to massive prominence in the league since making the switch to Merseyside to join Everton.
He really came to the fore for the Toffees this season with his amazing passing and crossing abilities and he’s even scored crucial goals for the club – including quite a few absolute screamers along the way.
3- Christian Eriksen – Tottenham Hotspur
The Danish international midfielder was required to put in a lot more effort than usual for Tottenham this season owing to the flurry of injuries that Mauricio Pochettino was dealt midway through the season.
Safe to say, he’s managed to answer his critics and ensured that irrespective of the result of the final in Madrid, they will play in the Champions League next season.
2- Georginio Wijnaldum – Liverpool
While Fabinho would also have been a fairly strong shout, the fact the Wijnaldum has come good on the biggest of occasions for Liverpool this season means that his place in this side is well-deserved.
His movement on and off the ball this season have been the stuff of legend while his defensive work-rate makes him a massive member of Jurgen Klopp’s setup as well.
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1- Bernardo Silva – Manchester City
The young Portuguese star has arguably been Manchester City’s most influential player this season and although Raheem Sterling and Sergio Aguero have won all the plaudits, Silva must be labelled an unsung hero of the season as well.
His trickery and composure in midfield have been a hallmark of City’s defy attacking play and his place in this list is more than warranted.
