How would an EPL north versus south all-star game lineup?

Manchester United v Chelsea - Premier League
David de Gea, Manchester United

#4 Strikers

NORTH

Manchester City v Crystal Palace - Premier League
Kun Aguero, Manchester City

Sergio Agüero (Manchester City)

Sergio Agüero has been one of the best strikers in the league since he arrived in Manchester 7 years ago. Consistently putting up world class numbers, the Argentinian is underrated by a few.

Never really mentioned in the conversation when discussing the league's best player at any point during his 7 years in England so far, this is proven by the fact he has never featured in the PFA Team of The year, even when his goals every season read 23, 12, 17, 26, 24, 20 and 21 so far this season.

And this is for a man who has been very unlucky with injuries in his career. Before the season started many tipped Gabriel Jesus to overtake Agüero, forcing the striker out of the club in the summer, but now Agüero stands as City’s main striker as they steamroll through games on their way to the league title.

Liverpool v West Ham United - Premier League
Roberto Firmino, Liverpool

Roberto Firmino (Liverpool)

Without Firmino, Salah and Sadio Mané don't score as many goals as they do. He creates the space they run in. He is Liverpool’s first line of defense and crucial to their pressing style. Firmino is Liverpool’s most vital player.

Many called for Liverpool to invest in a '20 goal a season striker' because Firmino wasn't scoring enough. Well this season he has made all those people look stupid scoring 13 in the league and a further 21 in all competitions.

SOUTH

Crystal Palace v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League
Harry Kane, Spurs

Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur)

The focal point of this team is none other than Tottenham striker Harry Kane. With a league-leading 24 goals, Kane is finally being considered as one of the world best hitmen. Since becoming a first-team regular Kane is yet to score under 20 league goals in a season.

And with his 0.93 goals per game this season he is set to surpass his best tally, which was last season with 29 goals. At 24-years-old and with 102 career Premier League goals so far, if Kane stays in the league for this entire career and continues this level of performance then he could break Alan Shearer’s record of 260 goals.

Shearer’s average was 0.59 goals per game, while Kane is currently averaging 0.71. Obviously there is a long way to go for Kane, but the possibility is there.

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