Opta’s Premier League Team of the Season: Who Made the Cut?

Opta has released its Premier League Team of the Season, highlighting standout performers based on statistical analysis. Four players from Liverpool’s title-winning squad are featured in the lineup.

Nottingham Forest’s goalkeeper Matz Sels secured his first Golden Glove with 13 clean sheets, equaling a club record. His performance helped Nottingham Forest qualify for European competition for the first time since 1995-96.

Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold, set to join Real Madrid, contributed significantly with three goals and six assists. He ranked highly among defenders in several passing metrics.

Arsenal’s William Saliba had an impressive season with 12 clean sheets and a high pass completion rate. He matched Arsenal records for wins in his first 100 games.

Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool led the league in passes and excelled in duels, while Manchester City’s Josko Gvardiol was a top-scoring defender with five goals.

Liverpool’s Ryan Gravenberch played a crucial role in their title win, leading midfielders in interceptions and progressive carries.

Arsenal’s Declan Rice was instrumental in set-pieces and ball progression, creating numerous chances for his team.

Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo broke records with 20 goals and seven assists, excelling in London derbies.

Matheus Cunha of Wolves contributed to 21 goal involvements despite his team’s struggles, attracting interest from Manchester United.

Newcastle’s Alexander Isak became their fastest player to reach 50 Premier League goals and scored consistently throughout the season.

Mohamed Salah of Liverpool had a historic season with involvement in 47 goals (29 goals, 18 assists), setting multiple records.