Top 5 midfielders in the Premier League currently 

Midfielders are the cog that keeps a football match going on the field. These elite athletes are the most hardworking players on the pitch and often times cover the most distance during a game. Their duties include linking attack and defence, making menacing runs forward and also shielding the defence.

Hence we can say that midfielders are the most complete players. The Premier League takes these duties to a whole new level due to the intense physicality and pace of the game. Therefore, some of the best midfielders in football ply their trade in the Premier League. Here is the cream of the crop.

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#5 Mesut Ozil (Arsenal)

A rejuvenated Ozil undoubtedly forms the core of every Arsenal attack

Mesut Ozil has been one of Arsenal's best players since he signed in 2013. After enduring an average season in 2016-17, the German has been back to his best recently.

The former Real Madrid man has created 64 chances this season, second in the league and only behind Kevin De Bruyne. It can be said that Arsenal's forwards have not taken full advantage of the German's ability.

With less than six months left on his current deal at the Emirates, Arsenal fans will be praying for him to extend. However, with the acquisition of Mkhitaryan and possibly Aubameyang, the star will have all the reasons to prolong his stay in London.

#4 N'Golo Kante (Chelsea)

N'Golo Kante has been a mainstay in Chelsea's midfield

Kante has been nothing but a revelation for Chelsea in recent seasons. The two-time Premier League winner has been a rock in the midfield for the London Club.

Know for his insane work rate, the Frenchman has made a whopping 48 tackles and 42 interceptions in 21 games, religiously shielding Chelsea's back three.

Signed from Leicester in 2016, he has been a worthy investment for Antonio Conte's side. At only 26 years of age, he is entering the prime of his career and we can expect him to get even better with passing time.

#3 David Silva (Manchester City)

David Silva is in his eighth season at Manchester City

David Silva has been a part of the Manchester City squad for a major section of Sheikh Mansour's revolution. A highly underrated player in many pundits' opinions, he has always been in the shadow of his more appreciated team-mates.

More widely known as an attacking midfielder, the world cup winner has added defensive duties to his game under Pep Guardiola, making him a more complete player. The Spaniard, along with De Bruyne have been constants in a heavily rotated City squad.

At 32 years of age, Silva is in the final laps of his illustrious career, but his performances haven't shown any signs of going down.

#2 Paul Pogba (Manchester United)

Manchester United heavily rely on Paul Pogba to initiate attacks

Paul Pogba has been under intense scrutiny by football fans around the world after his then record-breaking move from Juventus. After a lacklustre first season, the Frenchman is steadily getting back to the form that gave him a spot in the FIFA World 11 of 2015.

The former Juventus man has everything that a midfielder needs, he can shoot well, has a very good passing range and can even defend well. Hence Pogba is a complete midfielder in every sense of the word. In the current season, Pogba is getting more involved in attacks due to the defensive duties resting on Matic's shoulders.

He has added goals to his game and has the third highest assist tally in the league. With him in the midfield, United have a valuable asset in their ranks for the present and the years to come.

#1 Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City)

Kevin De Bruyne is the most key component in Pep Guardiola's side

Kevin De Bruyne is unarguably the best midfielder in the Premier League right now. The Belgian is an embodiment of how City's transfer policy has turned them into a formidable side.

Bought in from Wolfsburg in 2015, the former Chelsea man is even counted among the top five midfielders in the world. He leads the table in both assists and chances created this season, just showing how influential he has been in City's record-breaking season. He even has the most assists in the league since he joined.

With his best years still ahead of him, City have acquired a gem and sky is the limit in his career.