As game week 23 approaches, managers all over the world are preparing their teams for the next week of fixtures. As such we have decided to create a real-life Premier League starting XI and subs, based on player values and points collected in the game so far this season.
In keeping with Fantasy Football rules, we have used the 100 Million (M) starting budget and picked the best possible team from that.
When picking the team, the first aspect to consider is the formation and with that in mind and we have chosen to go 3-4-3.
Starting XI
Goalkeeper:
Peter Cech (Arsenal) -Value 5.9M points 123
Described as one of the signings of the summer. Cech has so far picked up 12 clean sheets in the Premier League this season including 4 in his last 6 matches.
Defenders:
Toby Alderwireld(Tottenham)-Value 6.3 Points 114
With 2 goals, 3 assists and 9 clean sheets. Alderwireld tops the Fantasy Football defending scoring charts.
Scott Dann (Crystal Palace)-Value 5.8 Points 105
Whilst Palace have struggled for clean sheets in recent times, Dann has scored an impressive 5 goals this season.
Monreal (Arsenal) -Value 5.9 Points 101
Although Monreal has two fewer points than Koscielny he is 0.4 cheaper and as such we have included him in our team.
Midfield:
Mahrez (Leicester City)-Value- 7.1 Points 183
Magnificent, unpredictable, amazing. All words used to describe Mahrez this season, and he has picked up some serious fantasy points as well. Sitting with 183 to his name he is over 30 points ahead of the next highest scoring midfielder, making it impossible for us to keep him out of our team.
Ozil (Arsenal)-Value- 9.9 Points 148
Ozil found life in England tough at first, but he has come to life this season and so far has racked up 16 assists and 4 goals.
Barkley (Everton) -Value 7.4 Points 133
A midfielder who always looks dangerous, Barkley is having a standout season scoring 8 goals and getting 8 assists.
Ayew (Swansea City) -Value 6.8 Points 119
Wijnaldum was originally going to be placed inthis team but as his value exceeded our 100M budget, we have had to pick the next highest scoring midfielder and Ayew is not a bad replacement.
Forwards:
Vardy (Leicester City) -Value- 7.3 Points 156
Jamie Vardy, the underdog of the season. Was dropped last season after going 20 games without a goal. He has already scored 18 this season and with that is the highest scoring striker.
Lukaku (Everton) -Value- 8.8 Points 151
Vardy’s biggest rival for the golden boot, Lukaku has amassed 151 points and is a must for anyone’s team.
Igahlo(Watford) -Value 6.3 Points 149
Another surprise package of the season, Igahalo has had a great season for Watford and also many peoples fantasy team.
Subs:
Goal Keeper:
Butland (Stoke City) - Value 5.3 Points 111
Defenders:
Fonte (Southampton) - 5.4M Points 101
Sagna (Manchester City) - 5.8M Points 99
Midfielders:
Alli (Tottenham)- Value 5.9 Points 113.
Total Points - 1906
Total Value - 99.9M