Chelsea v Liverpool: Raheem Sterling & Eden Hazard feature in superb combined XI

Chelsea take on Liverpool this weekend in a game that could have a big effect on the race for the top four, with the title already wrapped up for the Blues. Given the gap between the two sides, it’s little surprise they dominate this combined XI…

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GK: Thibaut Courtois (Chelsea)

One of the best goalkeepers in the world based on performances this season, there’s no question Thibaut Courtois deserves to make this combined lineup.

DR: Branislav Ivanovic (Chelsea)

A superb right-back who has had another great season for Chelsea, Branislav Ivanovic is an easy choice for this star-studded XI.

DL: Cesar Azpilicueta (Chelsea)

Not as flashy a player as his fellow Spaniard Alberto Moreno, but a more solid player deservedly in ahead of the Liverpool left-back.

DC: John Terry (Chelsea)

Still one of the top defenders in Europe, John Terry has been immense for Chelsea this season and comfortably ahead of most Liverpool defenders.

DC: Emre Can (Liverpool)

Still, there is a place for Reds starlet Emre Can, who has been a superb signing for the club this season, adapting well to a new role at the back.

MC: Nemanja Matic (Chelsea)

A rock solid defensive midfielder, Nemanja Matic makes it into this lineup after a superb campaign in a Chelsea shirt.

MC: Cesc Fabregas (Chelsea)

A great signing from Barcelona, Cesc Fabregas has been hugely impressive for Chelsea in this title-winning season, far out-performing any Liverpool midfielder.

AMR: Raheem Sterling (Liverpool)

One of the best young players in the world, Liverpool winger Raheem Sterling certainly deserves a place in this combined XI after more superb progress this season.

AML: Eden Hazard (Chelsea)

The PFA Player of the Year and a truly world class star of the Premier League, there’s no question Eden Hazard is another Chelsea player to make this team.

AMC: Philippe Coutinho (Liverpool)

A class act with a great future, Philippe Coutinho is another Liverpool youngster in this side to show the future may be bright at Anfield.

FC: Diego Costa (Chelsea)

Chelsea’s top scorer this season, Diego Costa has been brilliant in his first season in English football, and is exactly the kind of prolific scorer Liverpool need.