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Team of the season: Pick your alternative to the PFA line-up

Leroy Sane and Cesar Azpilicueta in action during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Chelsea
Image: Cesar Azpilicueta and Leroy Sane were overlooked for the PFA XI

The PFA Team of the Year has been announced - and sparked debate on social media. But who would make it into your best team of 2017/18?

The XI selected by PFA members for their impressive campaigns certainly boasts plenty of talent, with five of Manchester City's Premier League title winners making the cut.

PFA Premier League Team of the Year

David de Gea, Kyle Walker, Jan Vertonghen, Nicolas Otamendi, Marcos Alonso, David Silva, Kevin De Bruyne, Christian Eriksen, Mohamed Salah, Harry Kane, Sergio Aguero.

But how would this line-up actually do in real life? Does it have a good balance? Are there too many attacking players squeezed in?

We had a go at picking an alternative Premier League Team of the Year which could give the PFA XI a run for their money - including a couple of holding midfielders to give the team some defensive structure.

How would our alternative team of the season get on against the PFA selection?
Image: How would our alternative team of the season get on against the PFA selection?

Who do you think would come out on top? Comment on the message boards below to get involved in the debate, but please adhere to our House Rules. If you wish to report any comment, simply click on the down arrow next to the offending comment and click 'Report'.

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We also want you to select your best XI of the season, using our team selector tool.

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