Top five midfielders to watch out for next season

Michael Carrick The effectiveness of the Manchester United midfielder has always been under some doubt; but this season, Michael Carrick has proved himself to be the lynchpin of a champion team. Voted Manchester United player’s player of the season, he has been the engine of United’s forward movements. His understated style and reserve often keeps him shy of such lists, and stats don’t do justice to the contribution he makes to the team. His distribution and great positional sense makes up for his inability in front of the goal.