As the Premier League season is over, all eyes have shifted towards the World Cup as the fans are preparing themselves to witness the world’s greatest sporting extravaganza.
While such an implication would mean that more concentration is bestowed upon the World Cup, let us take a look at the recently concluded Premier League and do a bit of analysis. What we shall do is pick a XI of the best players from the London-based clubs in the Premier League for this season.
Wojciech Szczesny
Szczesny has been phenomenal this season and that was reflected yesterday when he won the Golden Glove Award. Although, he shared it with Petr Cech, it shows how much he has grown and matured. Renowned for his composure and agility, Szczesny has often saved Arsenal from poor performances. And that surely places him ahead of Petr Cech.
Branislav Ivanovic
Capable of playing both in the center and right side of defense, Branislav Ivanovic has had an excrement season under new boss, Jose Mourinho. Predominantly playing at right, Ivanovic has been very good going forward and is a reliable presence at the back. With a strong physical presence and a powerful shot, Ivanovic has been contributing to the goals tally at regular intervals
Gary Cahill
Arguably the best defender this season in the premier league, I should say Cahill has been nothing short of excellent. Playing under a defensively demanding Mourinho, Cahill has risen up to the task and put in solid performances throughout the season. With Terry by his side, it is no wonder Chelsea have conceded the least number of goals.
.Laurent Koscielny
The Frenchman, who has been picked in his nation’s World Cup, has been very good this season. He has been an integral part of Arsenal’s excellent showing in the league and FA Cup and will be a very important player for France. His physical presence and no-nonsense defending gives him the go alongside Gary Cahill in this team.
César Azpilicueta
What a season he has had after making the left-back spot his own thanks to the injuries and loss in form of Ashley Cole. Constantly on the look out to play crosses and assist in attacks, Azpilicueta has been very good going forward. Equipped with pace, he has been equally good at the back and had a solid season. And all of this playing out of position at left-back.