The Premier League has never boasted quite such a rich collection of world-class midfielders as it does presently.
A division founded on bruisers and box-to-boxers has been enhanced by influences from across world football, with England’s top tier now possessing a myriad of different midfield profiles. There is still room for the more destructive engine room operator, but they now rub shoulders with graceful dribblers, tempo-setters and masterful playmakers.
