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Defensive Midfielder - Rodri (Manchester City)
Rodri has been a revelation for Manchester City over the past few months. The Spanish midfielder is one of the few players in the Premier League who can be trusted with a pivotal role in the midfield and will serve as the ideal foil against Manchester United this weekend.
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Rodri has been compared to his compatriot Sergio Busquets by Pep Guardiola himself and is growing in stature at Manchester City. The midfielder often takes up a defensive role in the middle of the pitch and retrieves the ball for his side with striking regularity.
Pep Guardiola's tactical set-up necessitates an intelligent midfielder who can dictate the tempo of the game, and Rodri has emerged as his manager's trusted metronome for Manchester City. The Spaniard does have a few weaknesses in his game but has several years ahead of him in the Premier League.
Central Midfielder - Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City)
Kevin De Bruyne has established himself as one of the best midfielders in the world at the moment and is arguably one of the most impressive players in the Premier League. The Belgian star's unique ability to turn a game on its head makes him one of Manchester City's most dangerous players.
At his best, De Bruyne dominates the midfield and has a visible impact on every aspect of the game. The former Chelsea star's vision and strength make him virtually unplayable in his prime.
The Belgian midfielder is yet to hit his stride this season but has shown glimpses of his best self in recent weeks. De Bruyne has also racked up two goals and six assists in the Premier League and his ability to influence the game in the final third makes him his side's chief threat against Manchester United.
Attacking Midfielder - Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)
The transformative impact that Bruno Fernandes has had on Manchester United's fortunes since his arrival to the Premier League is arguably unrivaled in the modern era of English football. The Portuguese sensation has taken the league by storm and is one of the most productive players in England at the moment.
Manchester United have effectively built their team around Fernandes and rely on the creative midfielder to make things happen in the final third. Fernandes has already bagged seven goals and four assists in the Premier League this season and is becoming one of Manchester United's most important players.
The Portuguese star has the innate ability to break defensive lines with his movement, while his technical ability and intelligence give Manchester United a cutting edge. Fernandes can be decisive on his day and will have to be at his creative best against Manchester City this weekend.
Also Read: FIFA Best Player Awards Power Rankings: November 2020
