The Professional Footballers’ Association will announce its team of the 2014-15 season at its annual awards ceremony in London on Sunday.
Ahead of that, Press Association’s Chief Sports Reporter Martyn Ziegler picks his best XI, using a 4-3-3 formation.
Tom Heaton (Burnley)
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Some 108 saves already this season, 26 more than Manchester United’s David de Gea and nearly twice as many as Chelsea’s Thibaut Courtois. One-third of Burnley’s 26 points are probably down to him.
Branislav Ivanovic (Chelsea)
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A Mourinho marvel who has been a relentlessly strong presence at right-back.
John Terry (Chelsea)
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A remarkable season from the 34-year-old, who just loves playing for Jose Mourinho, with a handy return of goals too.
Jose Fonte (Southampton)
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Those who expected Saints to crumble this season reckoned without the fortitude of their inspirational Portuguese captain.
Ryan Bertrand (Southampton)
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England’s FIFTH choice at left-back but he has been in the meanest defence in the Premier League. Good going forward too.
Eden Hazard (Chelsea)
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So good that at times he has been almost unplayable – the best player in the Premier League this season.
Alexis Sanchez (Arsenal)
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A stunning first season in England, he has propelled the Gunners to the brink of their best year since the Invincibles.
Philippe Coutinho (Liverpool)
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Liverpool have struggled without Luis Suarez, but the one ray of light has been the prowess of their young Brazilian.
Harry Kane (Tottenham)
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Could be the first English striker since 2000 to finish as the Premier League’s top goalscorer.
Diego Costa (Chelsea)
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Mean, moody and often magnificent for Chelsea. Imagine if he had not had hamstring problems.
Charlie Austin (QPR)
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To score 17 goals in a side threatened with relegation is some feat – and is nearly twice as many as the raved-about Danny Ings.
Source: SNAPPA