Choosing a team of the season is an almost impossible task, not least because there is often more than one player excelling in a position.
This campaign has been remarkable for the number of attackers who have been at the top of their game and it is difficult to leave out Dominic Solanke and Alexander Isak.
In midfield Alexis MacAllister has impressed at Liverpool but it is also hard to find a spot for him. Defensively it has been less formidable although Arsenal fans will argue that both Ben White and Gabriel should be selected. There has been a dearth of impressive full-backs and although there was a temptation to include Tottenham’s Destiny Udogie or even Fulham’s Antonee Robinson it is a team that lines up with a back-three.
The selection is drawn from the top five which may feel obvious but Manchester City and Arsenal deserve to dominate as they have, of course, dominated the Premier League:
Jason Burt’s team of the season (3-4-1-2) Martínez (Aston Villa); Saliba (Arsenal), Van Dijk (Liverpool), Van de Ven (Tottenham); Rodri (Man City); Palmer (Chelsea), Rice (Arsenal), Odegaard (Arsenal), Foden (Man City); Watkins (Aston Villa), Haaland (Man City).
Emiliano Martínez
His recent howler against Liverpool aside, the Argentinian has again been outstanding. It is as much about his presence and personality as his ability. There should also be a nod to Everton’s Jordan Pickford and Golden Glove winner, Arsenal’s David Raya.