The Premier League team of the season so far

The Premier League is soon to take a break for the World Cup. Here’s the team of the season so far.

So far this season in the Premier League, we have had some huge surprises. From underachieving teams to exciting new additions to the league, there are sure to be more twists and turns with the World Cup approaching and injuries beginning to take their toll on teams. Here is the Team of the Season so far in the Premier League 22/23 season (4-3-3): 

GK: Nick Pope 

One could argue a few different names here, but Nick Pope has been an outstanding addition in front of goal for this new-look Newcastle defense. With six clean sheets, tied-1st so far this season, he has proven to be one of the bargains of the summer (only £11 million), especially given the club’s new-found wealth and the money they have spent so far. With the start he has had, he is in strong contention to start for England at the World Cup.

RB – Kieran Trippier 

Continuing the theme with Newcastle to begin this team, Tripper makes it in at right-back. Still relatively new to this Newcastle United side after being brought over in January of last season, the England international has been everything Newcastle fans could’ve hoped for. Tripper looks set to start for England at the World Cup given his tremendous start to the season ( and untimely injuries), and it’s hard to argue his place in the squad. He has 1 goal and 2 assists so far and has picked up right where he left off last season for the Magpies.

CB – William Saliba

Saliba, who once felt like someone who might get lost in the loan system for Arsenal, has finally been given the chance in the first team and has repaid the Gunners’ faith in him by quickly becoming one of their best players. His positional awareness, ability on the ball, and calm presence have added much-needed resiliency at the back for Arsenal in what has been an outstanding start to the season for the Frenchman. He even has a catchy chant to his name!

CB – Lisandro Martinez 

Martinez left Ajax in a cloud, and many Premier League supporters and even pundits doubted his ability to make it in such a fast-paced, physical league in England. Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher even went as far as to say “I’m convinced this can’t work because he’s the size of 5’9′ playing in a back 4.”  However, Martinez has clearly demonstrated his ability to improve United’s defense and has been a non-negotiable in the starting XI for Erik Ten Haag. It’s clear the impact he has had so far on what was a very unreliable defense in seasons past.

LB – João Cancelo 

For somebody who is a natural right-back, Cancelo has really made a name for himself in his newer left-back role with Manchester City. With 2 goals and an assist to his name so far, he is once again having a strong season. His ability, flair, and knack for creating something out of nothing make him one of the most exciting left-backs in the world, let alone the Premier League.

CM – Kevin De Bruyne 

Season after season, Kevin De Bruyne continues to impress, and at times looks as if he’s getting better! With a true striker ahead of him this season, it’s no wonder he has racked up 9 assists already, as well as added a few goals. The ability to be a bit more direct in his play going forward has suited him well so far this year. The Belgian makes this game look so easy, and the impossible seems possible when he is on the pitch.

CM – Martin Ødegaard 

After loan spells at Arsenal, the decision to make his move to North London permanent seems to be a good one. He has been the dynamic, creative midfielder that Arsenal has been searching for since the departure of Ozil, and looks quite comfortable in this Arsenal side. He provides assists, scores goals, and has been a key member of the side that is (surprisingly) sitting atop the Premier League.

CM – Leandro Trossard 

Trossard might be the surprise package of the season so far. When he was brought in from Belgium in 2019, he arrived with expectations that he just now seems to be fulfilling. There have been glimpses of his potential, but now with seven goals and one assist, he’s playing a key part in an exciting Brighton side, which has allowed him to make his way into this team.

ST – Harry Kane 

Fair warning, this front three are all strikers.

Some might not agree, but Kane’s season has gone under the radar. In 13 matches this season, Kane has been the only consistent light in attack for Spurs with 10 goals and an assist. He’s not exactly the playmaker he was last season, but that’s not his main objective, with Son not on form and Kulusevski injured, his goals have been a massive help to an otherwise uninspiring Spurs side.

ST – Erling Haaland 

After his first game, a tough outing in the Community Shield against Liverpool, some opposing fans rushed to conclusions about Haaland’s outlook for his future in England. Any doubts were quickly put to rest about his adaptation period, bagging17 goals and 3 assists. He is gunning for every and any goal-scoring record there is in the Premier League, already breaking records along the way. Haaland’s spot in this side should go without saying.

ST – Alexandar Mitrovic 

Mitrovic has been in the top flight before, but not like this season. He has got the monkey off his back, in a way, and has consistently been a threat in an otherwise modest Fulham side. With 9 goals (two away from his highest-ever total in the Premier League), he looks set to prove to himself, and others, he can in fact score in the top flight of English football at a high rate. He and his Fulham teammates will be hoping this form can continue throughout the season.

Honrable mentions: 

Bukayo Saka 

The kid who took Arsenal on his shoulders last season (and should’ve won PFA Young Player of the Year) is back again this season after a relatively slow start. He now has goals and assists to his name and is affecting the outcomes of games in a positive way for the Gunners. He is surely enjoying the moment and enjoying his spot at the top of the Premier League.

Miguel Almiron 

Almiron appears to have taken a comment from Jack Grealish late last season personally, cause he is playing out of his socks this season. With 7 goals to his name already this season, his end product has drastically improved and Newcastle is reaping the benefits of the former MLS Newcomer of the Year and his form.

Jordan Pickford 

Yes, that is an Everton player in this honorable mention section. Despite the fact that Everton has looked dreadful at times, their defense has been largely overlooked, and with 5 clean sheets and some incredible performances, Pickford is a big part of why Everton has been difficult to break through for numerous teams. It’s worth noting that his save percentage, just shy of 80%, is second only to Kepa who has played 600 fewer minutes.