Before last nights game I thought Yaya Toure was one of the 3 best box to box midfielders in the world, along with De Rossi and Essien. After watching him closely last night, I actually think he might be the best. He's better going forward and more creative than De Rossi, and I think he's better on the ball and a better passer than Essien. The guy is tailor made for the Prem, big, strong, athletic, intellegent with the ball, fantastic touch. You can tell he has played at Barca his technique is incredible for his size.