20 Most Important Players In The Premier League 2014/15

11. Yaya Toure

Since moving from Barcelona, the Ivory Coast international has been an integral and vital part of various coaches' set-ups at the Etihad. Possessing great strength, power and the ability to drive through the heart of midfield to find the back of the net, it would be within Man City's best interests to keep their key man happy. Following the birthday cake debacle of the summer, it appeared that Manuel Pellegrini's backroom staff might have to do a little bit of work to make things up to the central midfielder, but his importance to the squad has been unerring. Whether Yaya's feelings were hurt or not, the Ivorian still sits in the engine room of a title-winning midfield. The purchase of Fernando has ensured that Yaya has another midfield partner capable of breaking up play and feeding his driving runs forward, with any success Man City have surely down to good performances from the 31-year-old. Following a fruitful 20-goal season last time out, the former Barcelona man will be keen to leaving a lasting impression on the Premier League before he begins to decline- a piece of cake for a player of his calibre, naturally.