3. Yaya Toure (Manchester City)

Toure has been the lynchpin for Manchester City around which the creative talents of David Silva and Samir Nasri have thrived. He has performed outstandingly as a box-to-box midfielder and has put in several exemplary performances so far. He has gotten forward to devastating effect so far and already has 11 goals to his name in 21 appearances. He has created 23 chances including 4 assists, and has an incredible 91% passing accuracy, having completed the most passes in the entire league. He has also contributed his fair share defensively with 16 interceptions, 3 blocks and 21 clearances.