Premier League 2020-21 Best XI – Does Manchester City steal the show?

Central Midfielders

Bruno Fernandes – Manchester United – Average Match Rating: 7.71

Out of all the eligible players available to make this Top IX, Bruno Fernandes had the highest match rating with an average score of 7.71. He finished the year with 18 goals and 12 assists.

Fernandes is the main reason Manchester United was able to exceed expectations this season and finish second in the league standings. He leads the English Premier League with 168 shot-creating actions and the most live ball passes that lead to a shot attempt with 161.

The Portuguese midfielder was named Manchester United’s Player of the Year for the second season in a row.

Ilkay Gündogan -Manchester City – Average Match Rating: 7.70

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Ilkay Gundogan is the second midfielder to make the best eleven. He could very well be considered the most improved player, as well. He went from scoring just two goals during the 2029-20 season to 13 this season.

The German midfielder had a ten-game stretch this season where he scored 10 goals and had one assist.

Rodri -Manchester City – Average Match Rating: 7.45

The final midfielder to make the EPL 2020-21 Top XI list is another Manchester City player, Rodri.

The 24-year-old Spaniard controls the pace for the champions, pulling the strings from the middle of the park and turning defense into attack seamlessly.

He ranks sixth in tackles that lead to the team’s possession with 59 and he is second in the league for passes completed.