Premier League team of the season so far in 2024/25

Arsenal do not have a representative in their Premier League team of the season, but want the pair to…

This is based on WhoScored rankings and at this stage, each player must have started at least 12 Premier League games.

Goalkeeper: Mark Flicken (Brentford)
Brentford have had a more than decent start to their Premier League season but have somehow conceded the most shots on target, so Fleck has made the most saves. It is not a foolproof algorithm.

Right back: Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool)
Two assists in a 3-3 classic vs Newcastle United took him to three for the season, and he then added a fourth. Thwacking the Spurs. Only Daniel Munoz has made more tackles than a right-back this season, although it’s worth noting that neither has been dribbled more often.

Centre-back: Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool)
The middle half of the season? He passes the eye test as well as the statistics test. He was absolutely brilliant in it. A 2-0 win over Manchester City crowned Liverpool champions..

Centre-back: Nathan Collins (Brentford)
When it comes to central defenders, algorithmically sh*t is the key. And Collins does sh*t. He is fifth for clearances and has three goal contributions to his name.

Left back: Antony Robinson (Fulham)
The six Premier League assists are what catch the eye, but he has also made more tackles than any other left-back this season. It is surely only a matter of time before he joins a club in Europe. Liverpool need a replacement for Andy Robertson for a start..

Central Midfield: Moses Cacido (Chelsea)
Has proven to be a very handy right-back but it is in midfield where he has excelled this season. In Rodri’s absence, he has become the best all-round central midfielder in the Premier League.

Central Midfield: Elliott Anderson (Nottingham Forest)
Coincidentally picked up his fifth Premier League assist of the season in that impressive win over Aston Villa. That is the most by any central midfielder this campaign. A real element in the jungle is second. The original Premier League table.

Right Wing: Mo Salah (Liverpool)
The best Premier League winger of all time? The statistics would suggest so.. And this season he has scored 17 goals and claimed 13 assists, adding two each. An absolute masterclass against Tottenham. Frankly, who gives a sh*t that he offers so little defense?

Attacking Midfield: Cole Palmer (Chelsea)
A stupidly good player long before he decided to score four goals in one half against Brighton. He then claimed his fifth assist of the season in a scrappy game against Nottingham Forest. Scored his seventh goal against Newcastle United. He then claimed one each vs Aston Villa. Now at 12 goals and six assists for the season He wasn’t enough against Fulham. or Ipswich.

Left wing: Matthies Cunha (Wolves)
Scored his 10th goal and assisted his fourth of the season in the victory over Manchester United. Talking about Arsenal. Because frankly, this guy is too good for wolves.

Striker: Alexander Isak (Newcastle United)
A hat-trick against Ipswich Town showed you why Arsenal are interested but also Why Newcastle can’t afford to sell. One striker is now in double figures for the season. Erling Holland is eating dust.