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Goalkeeper: Wojciech Szczesny
The Polish stopper gets the nod ahead of Petr Cech, who has been ailing for some time, as Szczesny has improved his game massively to finally make the number one spot at Arsenal his own after a few seasons of uncertainty.
Last weeks mauling at City was simply a freak result for Szczesny, with the six conceded simply taking his average concession over one per game, while his saves per goal is still an impressive 2.12 and he boasts a distribution success of 68%, with only three other ‘keepers in the league managing better.
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Right-Back: Bacary Sagna
Sagna comes in at right-back, despite his future being somewhat unclear, the Frenchman has won 63% of his aerial duels, made 53 clearances and created 11 chances for team-mates at the other end of the pitch to become a key player for Arsene Wenger’s side.
Centre-Back: Per Mertesacker
The Gentle Giant lines up in the centre of defence, having been one of the stand out defenders in this Premier League campaign.
The German has won a whopping 34 aerial duels against opponents this season and made 71 clearances at the back. Two goals at the other end of the pitch gives Arsenal an extra outlet in the offensive third as well, having finally embraced the importance of set-pieces.
Centre-Back: John Terry
He may not be assured of a new contract at Chelsea just yet, but Terry still earns his place in this team, as he is still one of the finest centre-backs in England on his day.
He’s made 118 clearances and 11 blocks already this season, while winning 56 headers against opponents and scoring two goals at the other end of the pitch having fought off competition for a starting berth from Gary Cahill and David Luiz.
Left-Back: Kieran Gibbs
Kieran Gibbs completes our back four, as he has overcome an injury-plagued career to date to start all but two of Arsenal’s league games this season, leaving January signing Nacho Monreal kicking his heels on the bench.
He has won half of his tackles this season and laid on five chances for team-mates, while he has made an impressive 32 interceptions to thwart opposition attacks.
Central-Midfield: Aaron Ramsey
Few people would have picked the Welshman to be one of the players of the season, but that is exactly what Ramsey has been, having become an integral member of Arsenal’s surprise title challenge.
Ramsey has netted eight league goals this season with a conversion rate of 26.7%, which even tops top scoring Luis Suarez, having hit the target with 73% of his shots on goal.
He’s no selfish player either, playing his part for the team by creating 23 chances for colleagues and making a massive 54 tackles, second only to Joel Ward in the Premier League this season.
Central-Midfield: Frank Lampard
Frank Lampard comes in alongside Ramsey in the centre of midfield, with the veteran midfielder still performing admirably for Jose Mourinho’s side.
Despite his ageing years, Lampard has played in all but one of Chelsea’s league fixtures, netting four goals and claiming three assists for the Blues, while his passing accuracy stands at a very decent 84%.
Attacking-Right: Oscar
There’s no room for Juan Mata in this side either, as we have to give it to Mourinho for sticking to his guns and giving Oscar the chance to shine at Stamford Bridge.
He has repaid him with five goals so far, while he has created a further 17 chances for team-mates and completed 14 take-ons.
Attacking-Central: Mesut Ozil
His arrival at the Emirates was much heralded, and he has taken to the English game like a duck to water, proving just how talented a player he really is.
Ozil has already set up 36 chances, giving him seven assists this season in addition to the four goals he has netted himself.
His shot accuracy is a phenomenal 81%, his passing comes in at an 88% accuracy, while he has also completed 23 take-ons. He quite simply is a world class player and is welcome in any team on the planet.
Attacking-Left: Eden Hazard
It seems almost strange to realise that Eden Hazard is still only 22, given the influence he has on games, often being the catalyst for a Chelsea victory.
The Belgian has netted six times this season and created a massive 40 chances for his team-mates, which has only brought him four assists, but that is only such a low figure due to the fact that those chances are falling to Fernando Torres.
He has also completed an extraordinary 57 take-ons at a success rate of 60% while he has been fouled 43 times, more than any other player in the division.
Striker: Olivier Giroud
With none of Chelsea’s strikers doing much to earn a regular place in the Blues’ team, let alone this super team, the burden of leading the line falls to Giroud, who has enjoyed a successful season so far for the Gunners.
His seven strikes in the league is more than Chelsea’s strikers combined, while he has also claimed four assists from the 20 chances he has created for his team-mates.
