Arsenal and Liverpool stars compete to be named best Premier League central midfielder this season

6. Fernandinho, Manchester City

There were more than a few raised eyebrows when mega-rich City decided to sanction a £30m deal for a 28-year-old defensive midfielder in 2013.

Yet the Brazilian has been a revelation since arriving from Shakhtar Donetsk and plays the unselfish role in front of the back four brilliantly.