#1 Fernandinho
Fernandinho is one the most important players of Pep Guardiola's Manchester City side. He allows the likes of Bernardo Silva, David Silva and Kevin De Bruyne to express themselves further up the pitch and controls the flow for Manchester City. His brilliant performance against Liverpool at the Etihad earlier this month was another showing that proved why the Brazilian is the best defensive midfielder in the Premier League right now. His fitness and form will be absolutely vital for City, if they are to pip Liverpool to the Premier League title come May.
In terms of stats this season in the Premier League, Fernandinho averages 93 touches per game, boasts a passing accuracy of 88% and has 1 goal and 3 assists to his name. The 33 year old has won 82% of his tackles, won 53% of his duels, made 30 interceptions and made 54 clearances.