As we hit the three-month mark in the 2024/25 campaign, Alan Shearer has selected his Premier League Team of the Season so far.
After 11 Matchweeks, Liverpool lead the way - and that is reflected in Shearer's choices, with four Reds players picked and manager Arne Slot recognised as well. But there's no representation from champions Manchester City, with three Nottingham Forest players getting the nod instead.
Shearer, the Premier League's record goalscorer and Hall of Fame inductee, hasn't selected anyone from Arsenal either but west London is well represented with space for Chelsea duo Cole Palmer and Moises Caicedo, Fulham defender Antonee Robinson and Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo.
Matz Sels (Nott'm Forest)
"Outstanding all season, pulling off some vital stops and commanding the box so well for a Forest side who have the second-best defensive record in the league."
Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool)
"Arne Slot is making full use of Trent's versatility and he's adapted really well to the Dutchman's tactics, while also defending solidly."
Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool)
"His partnership with Ibrahima Konate is formidable. Liverpool look virtually impenetrable at times, as their defensive record shows, with only six goals conceded."
Nikola Milenkovic (Nott'm Forest)
"The centre of Forest's defence has been their strong point. His aerial dominance has been huge for Nuno Espirito Santo's side."
Antonee Robinson (Fulham)
"The left-back has been terrific, providing three assists and thriving in 1v1 duels with some of the Premier League's best wide players."
Moises Caicedo (Chelsea)
"He has made great strides under Enzo Maresca and Chelsea now look a different side altogether thanks to his dynamic midfield performances."
Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool)
"He's adapted really well to a slightly more defensive role this season, and his dominance in midfield is a big reason why Liverpool have been so good in both attack and defence."
Cole Palmer (Chelsea)
"A modern, versatile forward who is getting better with every game he plays. Palmer is simply phenomenal at everything he does."
Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford)
"Has taken his game to another level this season, and has proven to be unstoppable at the Gtech Stadium, scoring or assisting in all six of his home matches."
Chris Wood (Nott'm Forest)
"He's having the season of his life, spearheading his team's great start. He's a proper No 9, with wingers playing either side of him, and it's great to see that type of striker still thriving in the Premier League."
Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
"He's 32 now, but he's still got that electric speed and he's still so consistent, delivering goals and assists week in, week out."
Manager: Arne Slot (Liverpool)
"When influential long-term figures have left other clubs, we have sometimes seen a sharp decline. Not this time. Liverpool appear even harder to beat than they were under Jurgen Klopp."
