Goalkeeper Petr Cech (Chelsea)
Even after missing a period through injury, the worlds best
goalkeeper in the worlds worse headgear is a simple choice ahead
of the ageing Van Der Sar, cross-hating Reina and Arsenals lesson
in German humility, Almunia.
Right back Bacary Sagna (Arsenal)
His haircut nearly kept him out but Sagna has arrived as one of
Wengers few summer signings and fitted seamlessly into the team,
although Liverpools improving Arbeloa deserves a mention.
Left back Patrice Evra (Man United)
Possibly Uniteds most improved player of the year after a dubious
start and the Frenchman has almost monopolised the full back
position at Old Trafford. Elsewhere, Gael Clichy has proved theres
life after Ashley Cole at Arsenal.
Centre defence Nemanja Vidic (Man United)
The uncompromising Serb has become Uniteds answer to John Terry
without the injuries and his hard headed commitment has been the
perfect foil for Ferdinands more cultured approach the new Bruce
and Pallister?
Centre defence William Gallas (Arsenal)
Gallas is one of the few old heads among Arsenals young guns and
his leadership qualities have brought the best from the Gooners in
a way that Henry couldnt manage and he scores important goals
too.
Right midfield Cristiano Ronaldo (Man
United)
Love him or hate him, youve got to admit that the faking winker is
at least the third best player on the planet and with 14 goals
already this season he tops the scoring charts
from midfield
Centre midfield Steven Gerrard (Liverpool)
Liverpools Captain Fantastic has been carrying his side for a
while and is in the middle of another impressive scoring streak
if only he could do it on a more regular basis for England.
Centre midfield Cesc Fabregas (Arsenal)
Has been out injured recently but started the season in startling
form by adding goals to his outstanding repertoire and giving the
Gunners belief that they could win without Thierry.
Left midfield Anderson (Man United)
Not his ideal position but the boy from Brazil is looking more and
more like the 'new Ronaldinho' with some inspiring displays after a
terrible start, especially against Arsenal and Liverpool a future
star in the making?
Striker - Fernando Torres (Liverpool)
'El Nino' is starting to look like the transfer of the season.
Liverpools lethal weapon has everything including pace, technique
and commitment and he would have scored even more goals so far
had Rafa not rotated so much.
Striker Emmanuel Adebayor (Arsenal)
Even hes been surprised at his form this year but since the
shackles have been released by the departure of a certain
Frenchman, the Kanu-alike player with pace has become a different
prospect and is scoring the goals to prove it.
Thats four players apiece for both Man United and Arsenal, two
from Liverpool and just one from Chelsea is that a fair
reflection of the season so far?
