Midfield and Attack
CDM: Daley Blind
Daley Blind arrived at Manchester United from Ajax after endearing the Eredivisie four times in a row and winning Dutch Footballer of the Year of 2014. If this wasn’t enough for his resume he was also part of Louis van Gaal’s third-placed Netherlands in the World Cup finals. He has been an amazing acquisition for the Red Devils and has been accepted by United fans and legends with gratitude. As Carrick’s career looks nearing its swansong, Blind is the go-to guy for United for at least 5 more years.
RCM: Cesc Fabregas
Cesc Fabregas was poised to join a London club and everyone believed that it would be a homecoming to Arsenal. To everyone’s surprise, he joined the Blue side of London with Chelsea. He has had a wonderful second outing in the Premier League and has assisted with absolute ease. His pairing with Diego Costa and Eden Hazard has been a delight to watch and he surely has been the key link for Chelsea’s successful season.
LCM: Ander Herrera
Another Spaniard who has had a wonderful season is Ander Herrera. Herrera joined Manchester United from Bilbao and he has been instrumental in United’s resurrection season under Louis Van Gaal. At 25 years of age, he has shown a mature head and is better to get as seasons go by.
LM: Sadio Mane
Southampton made some shrewd signings to replace their departing players. Mane becomes the third Southampton player to make it to the list. Initially, Mane did have some problems in work permit but somehow he was granted the work permit and he used his chances very well. Mane occupied the left wing and played as if he was a seasoned Premier League player. Mane also created a record for the fastest hat trick this season.
RM: Alexis Sanchez
The Chilean attacker made his switch to Arsenal for Barcelona and his season has helped Arsenal to win FA Cup for the second time in succession and the Gunners finished 3rd after having an amazing season. He completed his amazing season with winning Copa America with a skillful penalty that helped Chile to win the competition for the first time ever.
ST: Diego Costa
Diego Costa joined Chelsea from Atletico Madrid after having two really amazing seasons. Costa made an immediate impact and was talismanic in Chelsea’s title race. He was amazing all throughout the season and scored 20 goals for Chelsea in 24 matches. His season could have gone better, but injuries hampered his goal scoring tallies.