His decisions are MUCH quicker this year. Ball falls to Pjanic and he takes off immediately into the space. And when he receives the ball between the lines, he knows where he is going immediately. Way fewer touches on the ball this year.
Save your energy for the bursts into the box. Taking 5, 6, 7 touches, spinning and spinning in midfield is such a waste. I don't know if it's the position or the coach or both but he looks razor sharp this year.