Ranking the 5 best midfielders in Premier League right now based on ratings

#3 Bernardo Silva (7.52)

The first of the two Manchester City players on the list, Bernardo Silva is currently the third-best midfielder in the Premier League based on WhoScored ratings. The Portuguese has been at his scoring best and is showing exactly why Manchester City opted to hold on to him this season.

With seven goals in 15 Premier League appearances so far, Silva is currently Manchester City's top goal-scorer in the league. He also has an assist to his name. Silva has played in central midfield as well as an attacking midfielder this season, and has excelled in both positions.

The 27-year-old's exquisite ball control makes him a vital cog in the Manchester City set-up. As Manchester City continue to mount a Premier League title challenge, they will need Silva to continue firing on all cylinders.

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#2 Ilkay Gundogan (7.52)

Manchester City maestro Ilkay Gundogan is currently the second-best Premier League midfielder based on WhoScored ratings. The Germany international has been a key player for Pep Guardiola this season. He is one of the prime reasons behind their rise to the top of the Premier League table.

Gundogan has also handled captaincy responsibilities, with Fernandinho spending most of his time on the bench. The added pressure of captaincy has only elevated his game and he has been among the Premier League's best players so far this season.

In 11 appearances so far this season, Gundogan has scored three goals and assisted one more. He has scored three big chances this season, and has played 2.1 key passes per match so far. Moreover, 90% of his passes have found one of his teammates.

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#1 Mateo Kovacic (7.56)

Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic has missed a handful of matches due to a hamstring injury, which was followed by a positive Covid-19 test. But that hasn't kept him from being the top-rated Premier League midfielder as per WhoScored ratings.

The Croatia international was an integral part of the Blues' side that took an early lead in the Premier League title race. Chelsea failed to win just two league matches while he was fit. One was a 2-1 defeat to Pep Guardiola's Manchester City and other was a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Liverpool.

He has played in nine league matches, scoring one and assisting five goals. Kovacic gained full fitness last week and was set to return to first-team action. However, he tested positive for Covid-19, which further prolonged his stay on the sidelines.