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The Sun has compiled a best XI of the four Premier League teams playing in the Champions League. Would they be strong enough to beat the likes of Real Madrid and Bayern?
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Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois – Chelsea
The young Belgian has been so composed in his first few months in between the sticks at Chelsea, displacing veteran keeper Petr Cech almost as soon as he got there and showing just why he was so highly regarded whilst on loan in Spain.
Right Back: Pablo Zabaleta – Manchester City
With the arrival of Bacary Sagna at City it could have been easy for Zabaleta to buckle under the pressure of serious competition but the Argentine has relished the challenge, establishing himself as probably the league’s most consistent right back.
Centre Back: John Terry – Chelsea
There were times last year when Terry looked out of his depth and every bit of the his 33 years, but the former England captain has rolled back the clock to form a solid partnership with fellow Blue Gary Cahill.
Centre Back: Vincent Kompany – Manchester City
City’s talisman and most competent defender. Not quite at the level he’s shown in the past couple of season but easily one of the best in the business.
Left Back: Alberto Moreno – Liverpool
Perhaps the most controversial name on the list with the likes of Azpilicueta and Gibbs in contention, but Moreno has shown himself to be talented if very naïve.
Midfield: Nemanja Matic – Chelsea
There were questions asked when Jose Mourinho bought Matic back from Benfica in January this year but the Serbian’s defensive prowess has arguably made him a more important signing for the Blues than either Costa or Fabregas.
Midfield: Yaya Toure – Manchester City
Despite his tendency to sulk and mope around the pitch, when Toure turns it on, you know about it. His charging runs and thunderous goals powered City to a 2nd Premier League title last season.
Midfield: Cesc Fabregas – Chelsea
How Arsene Wenger must wish he brought Fabregas back to Arsenal now? Fabregas has transformed Chelsea since his arrival confirming himself as one of the best creative midfielders in world football.
Left Wing: Sergio Aguero – Manchester City
The current top scorer of the 2014/2015 Premier League, Aguero has the ability to light up any side, his trickery and pace make him amongst the deadliest forwards in Europe.
Right Wing: Alexis Sanchez – Arsenal
Just where would Arsenal be without their South American summer signing? Sanchez has almost singly handedly kept Arsenal in contention and has been the only bright spark to a pretty bleak season for the Gunners.
Centre Forward: Diego Costa – Chelsea
Chelsea’s pitbull of a striker has certainly shocked a few with how quickly he’s adapted to the rigours of the Premier League; but looks to be worth every penny of the £32 million Chelsea paid for his services as he leads their title charge.
Manager: Jose Mourinho – Chelsea
And of course – what ultimate team would be complete without the ultimate manager? Mourinho, the mastermind behind his side’s unbeaten start to the season – would surely be able to handle Europe’s biggest clubs with this XI.