Ashley Cole is superb
No fancy algorithms here. Not a fantasy football Best Eleven either. Just an off-the-cuff, instinctual, Premier League Best Eleven for the 2010-2011 season so far. I’ve added a few substitutes too. This is top of the head stuff, no research, just instinct, so if you disagree – great – write in your favorite players in the comments or write us on Twitter to let me know if I’ve missed anyone.
GK: Joe Hart
LB: Ashley Cole
CB: Vincent Kompany
CB: Nemanja Vidic
RB: Rafael da Silva
LM: Gareth Bale
CM: Samir Nasri
CM: Michael Essien
RM: Nani
ST: Andy Carroll
ST: Carlos Tevez
Substitutes: Cech – Malouda – Drogba – L. Baines – J. Barton – VDV – Yaya Toure
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My instinct says Van der Vaart must be in but then I can’t see how to fit him in. Perhaps with his recent outburst you could drop Tevez and play 4-5-1.
I might have put Baines in there but that’s as much on how much he is exceeding expectations rather than actually playing on a higher level than Cole.
I would have Sagna over Rafael given that Rafael – while impressive – has only played 7 games.
The Guardian readers found Stuart Holden to be the player of the year so far based on average ratings! http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/blog/2010/dec/21/readers-premier-league-team-season-so-far
Interesting as always. Enjoy the holidays buddy.
Modric in for Barton. Pick who you want in for Rafael. Where is Evra?
I vote for Brunt to be right mid as well (substitute if necessary).
I would add Tim Cahill in place of Barton or Essien
If you were actually watching Baines, he’s not overperforming. He’s been a top player for a while now – in fact he’s came into the really good vein of form once moyes gave him a solid first team run. It’s not overperformance, it’s his talent.