English Premier League team of the season so far

By Iain Roy

Who has stood out in the Premier League so far?

As the English Premier League passes a third of its completion and the table begins to take shape, it is a good time to look back at the standout players in the league and form the best 11 so far.

In between the posts is Liverpool’s Alisson. The Brazilian has arguably been the league's best goalkeeper over the past few years. His importance has not gone unnoticed at the start of this season, with Liverpool aiming to be back competing at the top of the table.

The Liverpool shot-stopper has been unbeatable at times this season (Image: Getty Images)

At right-back is Newcastle skipper Kieran Trippier. His defensive resilience coupled with a dangerous attacking threat has seen Trippier reach six assists in the league, the most of any defender so far.

Trippier’s set-pieces have been key for the Magpies this season (Image: Getty Images)

The two centre-backs are club companions William Saliba and Gabriel of Arsenal. It is difficult to separate the two titans of the Gunners’ defence, despite Saliba often being hailed as the better defender. The best defence in the league deserves both central defenders making it into the team of the season so far.

The Premier League’s two best centre-backs (Image: Getty Images)

Destiny Udogie completes the defence as the Spurs star slots in at left-back. A lot of the footballing world wouldn’t have batted an eyelid when the Italian was signed in the summer, however, Ange Postecoglu’s explosive entrance to the league saw the club sit on top of the tree for several weeks. Udogie can take a lot of credit for that thanks to his defensive solidity and progressive play.

The Italian defender has burst onto the scene this season (Image: Getty Images)

The three in midfield are Rodri of Manchester City, Arsenal’s Declan Rice and James Maddison of Spurs. Each of these players’ clubs has had their time at the top of the league so far and these players have been essential. Man City’s drop-off following Rodri’s suspension and Spurs’ struggle for form after Maddison’s injury proves just how instrumental these players are to their club’s success this season.

The Spaniard is key to Pep Guardiola’s side (Image: Getty Images)

The former West Ham midfielder has lived up to his price tag in his first few months at Arsenal (Image: Getty Images)

Maddison has done magnificently in taking the pressure off the likes of Son Heung-Min this season (Image: Getty Images)

On each of the wings is Mohamed Salah and Bukayo Saka, although they both play on the right side of the pitch, there hasn’t been a better-performing left winger than these two so far. Salah has continued to cement his place as one of the best wingers the league has ever seen, with an electric start to the season, being Liverpool’s top scorer and provider. Saka has carried his projection as one of the best wingers in the world as he also boasts top scorer and assister for his Arsenal.

Salah’s creativity could be key in Liverpool’s title push (Image: Getty Images)

Saka has been a great form form for the Gunners this season (Image: Getty Images)

A certain Norwegian machine may be expected to walk into a team like this, however, in terms of effectiveness for their club and overall performance so far, the striker of this team is Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa. Currently sitting in a European spot, Villa have been performing amongst the league’s very best, with a majority of that being thanks to the goalscorer. Watkins even has fans wanting him on the plane next summer for the Euros, a worthy apprentice for Harry Kane.