For right midfield there is only one realistic choice. I'm not even going to go into detail of challengers because, to be honest, he hasn't had any this season. Dirk Kuyt has had a phenomenal season after being moved to his new position. What? Cristiano who? Oh fine then. Ronaldo this season has been nothing short of spectacular. There have been other good right midfielders this season, and in another season they may have even got in the team, I'm thinking David Bentley, Elano and Aaron Lennon, but Ronaldo has blown all others in this position away. The PFA Player of the Year has scored 28 league goals and 38 in all competitions. A fantastic record for anyone. However, when people say he's scored 38 goals and hes a winger - no he's not. Ronaldo does not stay out on the wing, he has an almost completely free role under Sir Alex and he would have the same role in my side.
Central Midfield
Originally I had Cesc Fabregas and Steven Gerrard as my central midfielders in this side. However, after thinking about it i have changed one. No prizes for guessing which one. Although Fabregas has had another good season, towards the business end of the season, when Arsenal's form started stuttering, so did his. It was this, plus the fact that I wanted a defending midfielder, so Gerrard can enjoy the freedom he has at Liverpool, that I went for Javier Mascherano. In my view, Mascherano is the best defensive midfielder in the world. I've tried thinking of a better one but i just can't. He is dogged and never gives a ball up. He will chase all day and very rarely strays up-field. This gives Gerrard the chance to go and play the type of football we know he can play - creating and scoring goals.
There have been a lot of good central midfielders this season, with Micheal Essien getting a place alongside Fabregas on the bench. Unlucky not to be included are Aston Villa's talismanic captain Gareth Barry and Everton's creative force Mikel Arteta. I even considered Jimmy Bullard as, although he has been out for the majority of the season, his contribution since returning has been invaluable in Fulham's bid to stay in the Premier League. You may argue Frank Lampard, but I think he's incredibly overrated.
Left Midfield
Left Midfield was another tough spot this year, with only two genuine possibilities coming to mind. Ashely Young was the official pick and I can see why. He has been good all season but in the last few weeks he has stepped up to the next level, impressing on many occasions, some of which in front of England boss Fabio Capello. However, despite this late surge of good form, it can only get him a place on the bench.
My left midfield spot goes to Martin Petrov. The Bulgarian midfielder has been perhaps the main reason behind Man City's much improved season. Himself and Elano are contenders for signing of the season and he is incredibly important to Man City if they are to push for Europe next year due to his creative play and goalscoring abilities.
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