Premier League Team Of The Season Based On Data Has Completely Different Defence

Data and statistics courtesy of Opta Joe have produced a Premier League Team of the Season, and it's mustered up a completely different back four.

The 2017/18 campaign is officially in the books.

The likes of David De Gea, Kyle Walker, Mohamed Salah and Harry Kane, among others, enjoyed a superb season for their respective clubs.

And they were all recognised in the PFA Team of the Season.

PFA Player of the Season. Image: PA

Jan Vertonghen, Manchester City pair Nicolas Otamendi & Kyle Walker as well as Chelsea's Marcos Alonso sit in front of United's No.1.

However, based on stats the quartet of defenders fail to make Opta Joe's Premier League XI.

Instead, Newcastle United's Jamaal Lascelles partners Antonio Rudiger while Cesar Azpilicueta and Andy Roberson occupy positions on the flank.

Lascelles in action for Newcastle United. Image: PA

Lascelles has enjoyed a brilliant term under Rafael Bentiez, playing 34 league games with some even tipping him for an England call-up.

And data also suggests Chelsea's summer signing Rudiger has done enough to warrant a spot in the XI.

Rudiger celebrates scoring a goal for Chelsea. Image: PA

It also does not feature Sergio Aguero. But includes another City player in Fernandinho.

Just like the PFA 'TOTS', Opta Joe's XI contains David De Gea, Christian Eriksen, David Silva, Kevin De Bruyne, Salah and Kane.

Here's the Opta Joe XI:

Image: Opta Joe

And here's the PFA XI:

What's your take? Let us know.

Topics: Football News, Football, Premier League

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