Nick Pope: Much of Newcastle’s success this season was based on how few goals they have conceded this season with only Man City having a comparably favourable defensive record — the two teams shared the joint-best defensive record with 33 goals conceded. A big reason for this strength is the commanding and assured presence of 31-year-old Pope, who joined from Burnley last summer and must surely be a contender for signing of the season, featuring in 37 top-flight matches for the Magpies.
Pervis Estupiñán: Left-back is one of the trickier, less clear-cut selections in this team. You could make a case for all of Dan Burn, Luke Shaw and Oleksandr Zinchenko, but Brighton’s outstanding season warrants a mention, and the Ecuador international typifies their under-the-radar success, featuring in 35 top-flight matches and regularly helping the Seagulls to punch above their weight.
Kevin De Bruyne: There is very little left to say about the bravura Belgian. Man City have won five titles in six seasons and it is difficult to identify another player who has been as pivotal to that success. As is often the case, he has comfortably topped the Premier League assists charts this season with 16, as well as contributing seven goals from 32 games.
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