The finest players who operate in the middle in the English top tier.
The Premier League has boasted some of the finest talent in world football for some time now and CaughtOffside decided it was time to bring you the 10 best central midfielders of 2014/15.
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10. Fernandinho, Manchester City
Arrived at the Etihad Stadium from Shakhtar Donetsk last summer and made an immediate impact with his role in front of the back four.
9. Ander Herrera, Manchester United
A new signing in 2014 with Herrera snapped up from Athletic Bilbao in a £29m deal and the Spaniard looks to be a classy addition to Louis van Gaal’s squad.
8. Jordan Henderson, Liverpool
Over the past 12 months the England international has proven that he is genuinely a top-class figure and has played a key part in Brendan Rodgers’ side’s success.
7. James McCarthy, Everton
Moved to Goodison Park with manager Roberto Martines from Wigan Athletic last summer and although some thought his £16m fee was excessive the Ireland international has proven otherwise.
6. Morgan Schneiderlin, Southampton
Despite the fact five key players left St Mary’s this summer and Schneiderlin was also linked with a move away, the Frenchman stayed and has been a key part of the success Ronald Koeman’s men have enjoyed.
5. Steven Gerrard, Liverpool
Although now aged 34-years-old the Reds captain is still among the finest players in the division and with things at Anfield tough currently many will be looking towards the skipper to help improve things.
4. Nemanja Matic, Chelsea
After two-and-a-half years away with Benfica the Serbian was re-signed by the Blues in January and has taken to English football immediately.
3. Aaron Ramsey, Arsenal
It wasn’t too long ago that this Welshman wouldn’t have even made the top 10, but Ramsey’s form for the Gunners in 2013/14 showed that he really does possess the potential to be world-class.
2. Yaya Toure, Manchester City
Last term no midfielder scored more league goals that this 31-year-old as Toure netted 20 times in the English top tier and the Ivorian has been at the centre of any success City have enjoyed.
1. Cesc Fabregas, Chelsea
Another new signing now, although the Spain international is a familiar face in England having spent eight years with the Gunners and Fabregas has settled back in straight away.