Manchester United legend picks Premier League team of the season, with seven Chelsea players

Manchester United legend Gary Neville has named his choice for Premier League team of the season, with only one player from his old club and Chelsea dominating hugely with seven of their table-topping stars making the side…

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GK: David de Gea (Manchester United)

Definitely a stand-out performer in goal, United’s David de Gea is the only player Neville has picked from his old club for this best XI.

DR: Branislav Ivanovic (Chelsea)

A terrific right-back, Branislav Ivanovic makes the team after another excellent season with many big-game performances and goals from the back.

DL: Cesar Azpilicueta (Chelsea)

A player who has made the left-back slot his own this term, Cesar Azpilicueta continues to impress for Chelsea.

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DC: John Terry (Chelsea)

A great defender and leader for Chelsea who is still going strong in his old age, John Terry deservedly makes the team at centre-back.

DC: Jose Fonte (Southampton)

An underrated star of the Premier League this season, Southampton defender Jose Fonte has had a solid season and makes it in alongside Terry.

MC: Nemanja Matic (Chelsea)

One of the best defensive midfielders in Europe at the moment, Chelsea’s Nemanja Matic is another Blues star who has stood out this season.

MC: Cesc Fabregas (Chelsea)

Despite a recent dip in form, no one can dispute the immense impact of Cesc Fabregas at Stamford Bridge since his summer move from Barcelona.

MR: Alexis Sanchez (Arsenal)

Another player who has lit up the Premier League since leaving Barcelona, Alexis Sanchez has proven a superb signing for Arsenal with 14 goals from out wide.

ML: Eden Hazard (Chelsea)

A world class performer who gets better and better, Eden Hazard has had another great year for Chelsea and makes it in on the left flank.

FC: Diego Costa (Chelsea)

Joint-top scorer after a terrific first season in English football, Chelsea striker Diego Costa is yet another Blues star making this lineup, starting upfront.

FC: Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur)

Level with Costa in the race for the Golden Boot at the moment, Tottenham youngster Harry Kane has had an amazing breakthrough season and has also earned his place in attack.