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MVP for each Premier League club this season

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Regardless of whether they captured the title, qualified for the Champions League, endured a miserable campaign, or even got relegated, there were standout individuals for each of the Premier League's 20 sides this past year.

Some in the more traditional sense than others.

Here are our picks for each club's respective MVP of the 2015-16 season:

Leicester City - N'Golo Kante

Jamie Vardy scored the goals and Riyad Mahrez won the plaudits en route to capturing PFA Player of the Year honours, but it's impossible to overlook the tireless, almost superhuman efforts of midfield terrier N'Golo Kante during Leicester City's improbable run to the title. Racking up interceptions and tackles at a phenomenal, unmatched rate, the Frenchman single-handedly controlled the middle of the park for the Foxes all year.

Arsenal - Mesut Ozil

Pay no attention to his criminal omission from the Premier League's team of the season, the German maestro was a wizard all year for the Gunners, creating more chances than anyone else in league history and coming agonizingly close to setting a new single-season assist record. That Arsenal faltered down the stretch is no fault of Mesut Ozil.

Tottenham - Four-way tie

Harry Kane looked at times as though everything he touched would find the back of the net. Christian Eriksen quietly pulled the strings - and deserves far more respect than he gets. Mousa Dembele (before he tried to rip Diego Costa's eye out) was an utterly dominant midfield presence. Toby Alderweireld was the best defender in the league this season. This is a wash.

Manchester City - Kevin De Bruyne

Ah, what City's season could've been if the Belgian star hadn't shredded his knee ligaments and missed two months of the campaign. Also, a shout-out to the fans who stayed at the Etihad for Manuel Pellegrini's farewell following his final home match.

Manchester United - David De Gea

There's an argument to be made here for Louis van Gaal strictly because of his infamous flop on the sidelines during a match against Arsenal, but not even that could outshine what was a brilliant campaign from Spanish shot-stopper David De Gea. It's cruel that he lost out on a share of the Golden Glove award thanks to a last-second own goal. For shame, Chris Smalling.

Southampton - Sadio Mane and Virgil van Dijk

This one's too close to call. Take joint-leading scorer Sadio Mane away from the Saints, and the attack probably devolves into a meandering mess. Remove summer signing Virgil van Dijk and you're left with giving Maya Yoshida significant minutes in central defense. Nobody, aside from the opposition, wants to see that. We'll call it a draw.

West Ham - Dimitri Payet

That free-kick against Crystal Palace. My word. That alone is enough for the Frenchman to garner a place on this list.

Liverpool - James Milner

Never particularly glamorous, James Milner made 41 appearances in all competitions - with the Europa League final still to come - and was asked to do everything but play between the sticks; the indefatigable Englishman featured in seven different positions this season, ranging from left-back to right wing. The Reds have a handful of stars who are more talented than Milner, no question, but a more valuable one is hard to find.

Stoke City - Marko Arnautovic

Derided as a troublemaker who lacked the necessary work ethic for much of his career, the 27-year-old Austrian finally put it all together this season. His undeniable talent was on full display as he found the net 11 times and added six assists in the Premier League for the Potters.

Chelsea - Willian

The less said about Chelsea's season the better, though credit needs to be given where it's due: Willian was the lone bright spot for the Blues during an otherwise miserable campaign.

Everton - Romelu Lukaku

Everton was a tire fire this year, but amid the mess, hulking striker Romelu Lukaku still managed to bang in 25 goals in all competitions. His brilliant solo effort versus Chelsea in the FA Cup was a perfect display of his skill, strength, and finishing ability. Least valuable, on the other hand, certainly goes to whoever made the final decision to decline Chelsea's enormous bid for John Stones last summer. How'd that work out for you?

Swansea City - Gylfi Sigurdsson

One of the most exciting things about Euro 2016 is Iceland's involvement, and the inevitable respect that Gylfi Sigurdsson will finally get after being a stud with the Swans for the past couple of years.

Watford - Quique Sanchez Flores' hair-beard combo

Odion Ighalo was a force of nature in the opening half of the season, but he found the net just three times in his final 18 Premier League matches. Manager Quique Sanchez Flores' hair-beard-scarf combo, however, was on point for the entirety of the campaign.

West Brom - (Insert nondescript player here)

Craig Dawson played all 38 matches this season. So too did Darren Fletcher. Salomon Rondon's mutton chops were pretty cool, I guess. Moving on.

Crystal Palace - Yannick Bolasie

Have a question about Crystal Palace? The answer is always Yannick Bolasie.

Bournemouth - Steve Hard

Before you ask, Steve Hard is Bournemouth's physiotherapist. The Cherries lost their best striker (Callum Wilson), record signing (Tyrone Mings), and most exciting attacker (Max Gradel) to torn cruciate ligaments this season. Hard had to work overtime.

Sunderland - Sam Allardyce

Big Sam did it again. The guy is a wizard.

Newcastle - This fan ...

Newcastle went down, yes, but this pitch invader who nearly had his head taken off while trying to celebrate Aleksandar Mitrovic's equaliser in the Tyne-Wear derby etched his name in club lore. A true hero.

Norwich City - Dieumerci Mbokani

Nathan Redmond showed promising flashes and January signing Timm Klose was immense prior to his unfortunate and ill-timed injury, but we're going with Dieumerci Mbokani here for a couple of reasons. First, the obvious: He has the best name in the league. As if that wasn't enough, he scored an absurd back-heel in a wild 5-4 loss to Liverpool in January. That it was against glorified pylon Simon Mignolet shouldn't take anything away from the inventive strike.

Aston Villa - Check back next year

Even as a joke it doesn't feel right to award this to anyone. Sorry, Villans.

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