Reader poll results – Discussing Kevin De Bruyne and the most influential midfielders of the Premier League era
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Steven Gerrard – Liverpool 1998-2015
“… Pep Guardiola of Kevin De Bruyne’s impending exit from Manchester City. De Bruyne’s impact at City since joining from Wolfsburg in 2015 has been huge, with the Belgian scoring 106 goals in 413 appearances, contributing to 187 Premier League goals (scoring or assisting), equalling the assist record for a single season and winning 19 trophies. While Guardiola was careful about discussing where he stands in the greatest player debate, the City coach praised his ‘influence in our success in the last decade’. Which had us asking, who are the most influential midfielders of the Premier League era? …”
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