EPL 2016-17: 10 things we learned from Gameweek 5

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool and Jordan Henderson of Liverpool celebrate victory in the Premier League match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on September 16, 2016 in London, England.  (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
Henderson and Klopp celebrate in London
 

8) Fernandinho is Manchester City’s Sergio Busquets

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 13:  Manchester City player Fernandinho in action during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Sunderland at Etihad Stadium on August 13, 2016 in Manchester, England.  (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Sergio Busquets 2.0?

Pep Guardiola has managed two world class teams in Barcelona and Bayern Munich, and Manchester City are definitely his biggest test yet. With five games down, it looks like Guardiola has made Manchester City into one of his own in a matter of just over two months. A player who has played the biggest role in this transition is Fernandinho.

The midfielder has slotted into the midfield in the Sergio Busquets position being the link between the defence and attack. The fact that Fernandinho is able to perform what Sergio Busquets and Xabi Alonso did at Barcelona and Bayern respectively is a matter of pride for the midfielder. He could grow from strength to strength under Pep into one of the Premier League’s best defensive midfielders.

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