I did think about Cazorla but felt that Michu has impressed hugely in a team that is not expected to be anywhere near Arsenal in terms of ability and Mata has edged Cazorla out in terms of his overall contribution.

I honestly thought Mata looked just about above average last season and not hugely special but this season he has been a different class - annoyingly I must add.....!

Bahama, I'd agree with much of that.

Although I think it's rather harsh to say he looked above average last season. I though he was very good and showed a lot of consistency (more so than Silva), something which was very hard to do when surrounded my such mediocre players.

Now he's got some talented attackers alongside him to take the creative burden off his shoulders we are really seeing the best of him. Great player. Been the best in the prem this season, in my opinion.

What about Siggy and Dempsey?

Going back to the OP's team (why can't you quote on here?), who would win the ball in midfield? Lousy without the ball your team, I think

MF - Hazard
MF - Mata
MF - Michu
MF - Bale

That midfield is far too weak