Yes, I don't think City would be in the top four without the drive he's provided this season. He's their engine, isn't he?
Parker of West Ham. Perhaps not difficult to be outstanding in the worst team in the league but outstanding none the less. Did it at international level too.
best goalkeeper: Rieina(Liverpool) best defender: Vidic(Man Utd) best midfielder Yaya Toure(Man City) best forward Hernandez(Man Utd)