It’s end of season poll time.
We will invite our readers to vote in a poll that will help us to produce a Premier League Best XI of 2012/13.
Today is the turn of the central, holding or defensive midfielders.
Morgan Schneiderlin (Southampton)
French midfielder has been excellent in his first season in the top flight, a real St Mary’s cult hero proving that as well as helping the Saints in League One and the Championship the 23 year old can more than cut it in the Premier League.
Michael Carrick (Man United)
England veteran has been virtually flawless this season, barely putting a foot wrong and being the first name on Sir Alex Ferguson’s team-sheet.
Scott Parker (Tottenham)
Battling White Hart Lane enforcer has had a solid season at the heart of the Spurs midfield.
James McCarthy (Wigan Athletic)
Youngster has still impressed despite the Latics failing to avoid the drop.
Claudio Yacob (West Brom)
Argentine was especially effective in the first half of the season and has gone on to complete a superb first term in English football.
Darron Gibson (Everton)
Toffees midfielder has proved himself adept at breaking down opposition advances and more than capable of pushing Everton forwards to boot.
Mikel Arteta (Arsenal)
Spaniard has been used in an unfamiliar holding role this term to make up for the loss of Alex Song and Arteta hasn’t been found wanting.
Mohamed Diame (West Ham)
Hammers midfielder was excellent in the early months of the season, sparking talk of a January exit, has shown a return to form in recent weeks to help West Ham secure a top ten finish.
Sandro (Tottenham)
Brazilian has had been out injured since late January but his displays up to that point certainly warrant a spot on this list.
Ramires (Chelsea)
Adaptable Blues midfield has a terrific engine and is equally able to thwart opposition attacks as well as mount his own.