Why Kante is one of the most valuable players in soccer
The all-action French midfielder might be one of the most indispensable players in world soccer right now no matter what role he plays for Chelsea.
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4-2-2, 5th in English Premier League
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2019-20 Prem Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | +14 | 24 |
| Manchester City | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | +18 | 16 |
| Arsenal | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 15 |
| Leicester City | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +7 | 14 |
| Chelsea | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +4 | 14 |
| Crystal Palace | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 14 |
| Burnley | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | +2 | 12 |
| West Ham United | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 12 |
| Tottenham Hotspur | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | +2 | 11 |
| AFC Bournemouth | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 11 |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 10 |
| Manchester United | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | +1 | 9 |
| Sheffield United | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -2 | 9 |
| Aston Villa | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | +1 | 8 |
| Newcastle United | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -8 | 8 |
| Southampton | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -7 | 7 |
| Everton | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -7 | 7 |
| Norwich City | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | -11 | 6 |
| Watford | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | -16 | 3 |
2019-20 Team LeadersEnglish Premier League
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsEnglish Premier League
Goal Difference44th
Goals Scored183rd
Assists124th
Goals Conceded1417th