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Chelsea's N'Golo Kante vs Manchester City's Fernandinho… who would you rather have in your team's midfield? Hint: it's closer than you think!

It is not unusual for a defensive midfielder to fly under the radar, to be the unsung hero with the focus on others.

Yet Chelsea's N'Golo Kante is no ordinary defensive midfielder, with the 25-year-old trying to become the first player to win back-to-back Premier League titles with two different clubs.

Until the Diego Costa crisis, all eyes were on him ahead of Chelsea's visit to the King Power Stadium, because Kante was the man who led Leicester in their 5,000/1 triumph last season.

Chelsea's N'Golo Kante pictured during a training session this week at Cobham
Chelsea's N'Golo Kante pictured during a training session this week at Cobham
Kante pictured making a pass during a training session at Chelsea's Cobham training ground
Kante pictured making a pass during a training session at Chelsea's Cobham training ground

It is said that any team could do with a Kante in their side, from Arsenal to Manchester United to Liverpool, but what about Manchester City?