According to Daily Post, Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer has named his Premier League Team of the Season so far, following the completion of 11 matches in the 2024/25 campaign.
With Liverpool currently leading the Premier League table, ahead of Manchester City, Chelsea, and Arsenal, Shearer made his selections without including players from either Arsenal or Manchester City, despite their strong performances...CLICK TO READ THE FULL NEWS HEREâ¶â¶
Shearer opted for a 4-3-3 formation, starting with goalkeeper Matz Sels of Nottingham Forest. The former England striker praised Sels for his consistent and commanding performances, stating, âOutstanding all season, pulling off some vital stops and commanding the box so well for a Forest side who have the second-best defensive record in the league.â
In defense, Shearer selected a backline consisting of Liverpoolâs Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk, along with Nikola Milenkovic of Nottingham Forest and Antonee Robinson from Fulham. Milenkovicâs solid performances for Forest helped secure a strong defensive record, while Robinsonâs contributions at Fulham were equally vital.
In midfield, Shearer included Chelseaâs MoisĂ©s Caicedo and Cole Palmer, who have both impressed in the heart of Chelseaâs midfield. He was also keen to highlight Liverpoolâs Ryan Gravenberch, whose performances have been crucial in Liverpool’s strong start to the season.
For the attack, Shearer chose Brentfordâs Bryan Mbeumo, Liverpoolâs Mohamed Salah, and Nottingham Forestâs Chris Wood. Salahâs continued excellence at Liverpool has been well-documented, while Mbeumo and Wood have both stood out for their work rate and ability to make an impact in front of goal.
Finally, Shearer named Liverpoolâs Arne Slot as the manager of the season so far, acknowledging the tactical acumen that has seen Liverpool perform exceptionally well under his guidance...CLICK TO READ THE FULL NEWS HEREâ¶â¶