The Professional Footballers' Association Premier League Team of the Year was announced this week, and as always there were one or two names that divided opinion.
Arsenal schemer Mesut Ozil was left out as players from Leicester and Tottenham dominated the selections, with both sides battling it out to be crowned champions in the most compelling of Premier League seasons.
David de Gea retained his place in goal, having been named in the 2014-15 team of the season, while Danny Rose, Toby Alderweired, Wes Morgan and Hector Bellerin made up the rest of the defence.
Arsenal schemer Mesut Ozil was left out as players from Leicester and Tottenham dominated the selections, with both sides battling it out to be crowned champions in the most compelling of Premier League seasons.
David de Gea retained his place in goal, having been named in the 2014-15 team of the season, while Danny Rose, Toby Alderweired, Wes Morgan and Hector Bellerin made up the rest of the defence.
Tottenham starlet Dele Alli joined Leicester duo Riyad Mahrez and N'Golo Kante alongside West Ham playmaker Dimitri Payet in ousting Ozil from the midfield positions, while Sergio Aguero was overlooked once more in preference of Harry Kane and Jamie Vardy up front.
Chelsea had six players named in the PFA Team of the Year last term, but the defending champions have been the biggest underachievers this time around, and only the Brazilian Willian would have come anywhere near making the cut.
The team has often been a bone of contention for supporters and players alike, with votes cast well in advance of this week's announcement, and the structure has thrown up some interesting choices in the past.
Chelsea had six players named in the PFA Team of the Year last term, but the defending champions have been the biggest underachievers this time around, and only the Brazilian Willian would have come anywhere near making the cut.
The team has often been a bone of contention for supporters and players alike, with votes cast well in advance of this week's announcement, and the structure has thrown up some interesting choices in the past.
Steven Gerrard was chosen by his peers a record eight times during his career at Liverpool, speaking volumes of how highly he was regarded by those he faced and the level of consistency to his all-round game.
With the current campaign entering its final month, Sportsmail looks back at all the previous PFA team of the year selections; from the Premier League's inception in 1992 right through to the present day.
With the current campaign entering its final month, Sportsmail looks back at all the previous PFA team of the year selections; from the Premier League's inception in 1992 right through to the present day.
PFA Team of the Year 1992-93
The the inaugural season of the Premier League and backed by a £305 million five-year deal with Sky, English football would never be the same again, and while Nottingham Forest striker Teddy Sheringham finished top goalscorer, the Englishman failed to make the team of the year.
Alan Shearer and Ian Wright led the line, and while Manchester United won the league, it was Aston Villa defender Paul McGrath who won the PFA player of the year award.
Team: Peter Schmeichel (Manchester United), David Bardsley (Queens Park Rangers), Paul McGrath (Aston Villa), Gary Pallister (Manchester United), Tony Dorigo (Leeds United), Roy Keane (Nottingham Forest), Gary Speed (Leeds United), Paul Ince (Manchester United), Ryan Giggs (Manchester United), Alan Shearer (Blackburn Rovers), Ian Wright (Arsenal)
The the inaugural season of the Premier League and backed by a £305 million five-year deal with Sky, English football would never be the same again, and while Nottingham Forest striker Teddy Sheringham finished top goalscorer, the Englishman failed to make the team of the year.
Alan Shearer and Ian Wright led the line, and while Manchester United won the league, it was Aston Villa defender Paul McGrath who won the PFA player of the year award.
Team: Peter Schmeichel (Manchester United), David Bardsley (Queens Park Rangers), Paul McGrath (Aston Villa), Gary Pallister (Manchester United), Tony Dorigo (Leeds United), Roy Keane (Nottingham Forest), Gary Speed (Leeds United), Paul Ince (Manchester United), Ryan Giggs (Manchester United), Alan Shearer (Blackburn Rovers), Ian Wright (Arsenal)
PFA Team of the Year 1993-94
Manchester United retained the Premier League title largely due to the magnificence of striker Eric Cantona, who was a poplar choice for the major individual PFA gong.
Blackburn showed signs of what was to come, however, with goalkeeper Tim Flowers one of three players from Kenny Dalglish's squad to make the team.
Team: Tim Flowers (Blackburn Rovers), Gary Kelly (Leeds United), Gary Pallister (Manchester United), Tony Adams (Arsenal), Denis Irwin (Manchester United), Paul Ince (Manchester United), Gary McAllister (Leeds United), David Batty (Blackburn Rovers), Alan Shearer (Blackburn Rovers), Eric Cantona (Manchester United), Peter Beardsley (Newcastle United)
Manchester United retained the Premier League title largely due to the magnificence of striker Eric Cantona, who was a poplar choice for the major individual PFA gong.
Blackburn showed signs of what was to come, however, with goalkeeper Tim Flowers one of three players from Kenny Dalglish's squad to make the team.
Team: Tim Flowers (Blackburn Rovers), Gary Kelly (Leeds United), Gary Pallister (Manchester United), Tony Adams (Arsenal), Denis Irwin (Manchester United), Paul Ince (Manchester United), Gary McAllister (Leeds United), David Batty (Blackburn Rovers), Alan Shearer (Blackburn Rovers), Eric Cantona (Manchester United), Peter Beardsley (Newcastle United)
PFA Team of the Year 1994-95
A memorable year for Blackburn and for Alan Shearer. The striker struck 34 goals - a record for a 42-game season in the Premier League - as Rovers won the title on the final day, pipping Manchester United by a point.
Matthew Le Tissier was selected in midfield, with the Southampton legend scoring one of the finest individual goals of any Premier League season - albeit a consolation against the soon-to-be champions at Ewood Park.
Team: Tim Flowers (Blackburn Rovers), Rob Jones (Liverpool), Gary Pallister (Manchester United), Colin Hendry (Blackburn Rovers), Graeme Le Saux (Blackburn Rovers), Tim Sherwood (Blackburn Rovers), Matthew Le Tissier (Southampton), Paul Ince (Manchester United), Jurgen Klinsmann (Tottenham Hotspur), Chris Sutton (Blackburn Rovers), Alan Shearer (Blackburn Rovers).
A memorable year for Blackburn and for Alan Shearer. The striker struck 34 goals - a record for a 42-game season in the Premier League - as Rovers won the title on the final day, pipping Manchester United by a point.
Matthew Le Tissier was selected in midfield, with the Southampton legend scoring one of the finest individual goals of any Premier League season - albeit a consolation against the soon-to-be champions at Ewood Park.
Team: Tim Flowers (Blackburn Rovers), Rob Jones (Liverpool), Gary Pallister (Manchester United), Colin Hendry (Blackburn Rovers), Graeme Le Saux (Blackburn Rovers), Tim Sherwood (Blackburn Rovers), Matthew Le Tissier (Southampton), Paul Ince (Manchester United), Jurgen Klinsmann (Tottenham Hotspur), Chris Sutton (Blackburn Rovers), Alan Shearer (Blackburn Rovers).
PFA Team of the Year 1995-96
Manchester United regained their crown under Sir Alex Ferguson, wrestling the title away from Kevin Keegan's swashbuckling Newcastle side in one of the most fiercely contested title races of the 1990s.
Les Ferdinand was named PFA player of the year, who joined Newcastle team-mates Rob Lee and David Ginola in the side, with the Magpies looking set for the title for much of the season.
Team: David James (Liverpool), Gary Neville (Manchester United), Tony Adams (Arsenal), Ugo Ehiogu (Aston Villa), Alan Wright (Aston Villa), Steve Stone (Nottingham Forest), Rob Lee (Newcastle United), Ruud Gullit (Chelsea), David Ginola (Newcastle United), Les Ferdinand (Newcastle United), Alan Shearer (Blackburn Rovers).
Manchester United regained their crown under Sir Alex Ferguson, wrestling the title away from Kevin Keegan's swashbuckling Newcastle side in one of the most fiercely contested title races of the 1990s.
Les Ferdinand was named PFA player of the year, who joined Newcastle team-mates Rob Lee and David Ginola in the side, with the Magpies looking set for the title for much of the season.
Team: David James (Liverpool), Gary Neville (Manchester United), Tony Adams (Arsenal), Ugo Ehiogu (Aston Villa), Alan Wright (Aston Villa), Steve Stone (Nottingham Forest), Rob Lee (Newcastle United), Ruud Gullit (Chelsea), David Ginola (Newcastle United), Les Ferdinand (Newcastle United), Alan Shearer (Blackburn Rovers).
PFA Team of the Year 1996-97
Alan Shearer lifted his second PFA player of the year accolade, after the striker once more showed his prolific finishing throughout the campaign, but it was United who were the stand-out team once more, winning the league by seven points.
David Beckham introduced himself in emphatic fashion on the opening day against Wimbledon, socring from the halfway line at Selhurst Park, and there was a sprinkling of Liverpool's Spice Boys in there too.
Team: David Seaman (Arsenal), Gary Neville (Manchester United), Tony Adams (Arsenal), Mark Wright (Liverpool), Stig Inge Bjornebye (Liverpool), David Beckham (Manchester United), Roy Keane (Manchester United), David Batty (Newcastle United), Steve McManaman (Liverpool), Alan Shearer (Newcastle United), Ian Wright (Arsenal).
Alan Shearer lifted his second PFA player of the year accolade, after the striker once more showed his prolific finishing throughout the campaign, but it was United who were the stand-out team once more, winning the league by seven points.
David Beckham introduced himself in emphatic fashion on the opening day against Wimbledon, socring from the halfway line at Selhurst Park, and there was a sprinkling of Liverpool's Spice Boys in there too.
Team: David Seaman (Arsenal), Gary Neville (Manchester United), Tony Adams (Arsenal), Mark Wright (Liverpool), Stig Inge Bjornebye (Liverpool), David Beckham (Manchester United), Roy Keane (Manchester United), David Batty (Newcastle United), Steve McManaman (Liverpool), Alan Shearer (Newcastle United), Ian Wright (Arsenal).
PFA Team of the Year 1997-98
A vintage year for the red half of north London as Arsene Wenger's Arsenal marched to a league and cup double with Dennis Bergkamp a classy choice as PFA player of the year.
Curiously, it was only the Flying Dutchman who made it into the team of the year, with the Gunners' late charge for the title (albeit with games in hand) taking those who voted by surprise.
Team: Nigel Martyn (Leeds United), Gary Neville (Manchester United), Gary Pallister (Manchester United), Colin Hendry (Blackburn Rovers), Graeme Le Saux (Chelsea), David Beckham (Manchester United), Nicky Butt (Manchester United), David Batty (Newcastle United), Ryan Giggs (Manchester United), Michael Owen (Liverpool), Dennis Bergkamp (Arsenal).
A vintage year for the red half of north London as Arsene Wenger's Arsenal marched to a league and cup double with Dennis Bergkamp a classy choice as PFA player of the year.
Curiously, it was only the Flying Dutchman who made it into the team of the year, with the Gunners' late charge for the title (albeit with games in hand) taking those who voted by surprise.
Team: Nigel Martyn (Leeds United), Gary Neville (Manchester United), Gary Pallister (Manchester United), Colin Hendry (Blackburn Rovers), Graeme Le Saux (Chelsea), David Beckham (Manchester United), Nicky Butt (Manchester United), David Batty (Newcastle United), Ryan Giggs (Manchester United), Michael Owen (Liverpool), Dennis Bergkamp (Arsenal).
PFA Team of the Year 1998-99
The year when David Ginola won PFA player of the year is often brought up as the time when Manchester United were so dominant it led to a split vote between their nominees for the top prize.
The Red Devils won an historic treble, completed in dramatic fashion against Bayern Munich in the Champions League final but it was the dazzling feet of the Frenchman that too the award, with team-mate Sol Campbell selected in defence.
Team: Nigel Martyn (Leeds United), Gary Neville (Manchester United), Sol Campbell (Tottenham Hotspur), Jaap Stam (Manchester United), Denis Irwin (Manchester United), David Beckham (Manchester United), Emmanuel Petit (Arsenal), Patrick Vieira (Arsenal), David Ginola (Tottenham Hotspur), Dwight Yorke (Manchester United), Nicolas Anelka (Arsenal).
The year when David Ginola won PFA player of the year is often brought up as the time when Manchester United were so dominant it led to a split vote between their nominees for the top prize.
The Red Devils won an historic treble, completed in dramatic fashion against Bayern Munich in the Champions League final but it was the dazzling feet of the Frenchman that too the award, with team-mate Sol Campbell selected in defence.
Team: Nigel Martyn (Leeds United), Gary Neville (Manchester United), Sol Campbell (Tottenham Hotspur), Jaap Stam (Manchester United), Denis Irwin (Manchester United), David Beckham (Manchester United), Emmanuel Petit (Arsenal), Patrick Vieira (Arsenal), David Ginola (Tottenham Hotspur), Dwight Yorke (Manchester United), Nicolas Anelka (Arsenal).
PFA Team of the Year 1999-00
Nigel Martyn retained in his position in goal for the third successive year, with the Leeds United goalkeeper outstanding as David O'Leary's young side clinching a Champions League berth.
Despite a year to remember for the Yorkshiremen, it was Manchester United once more who proved the team to beat, as Roy Keane was named PFA player of the year on his way to lifting the Premier League trophy.
Team: Nigel Martyn (Leeds United), Gary Kelly (Leeds United), Jaap Stam (Manchester United), Sami Hyypiä (Liverpool), Ian Harte (Leeds United), David Beckham (Manchester United), Roy Keane dagger (Manchester United), Patrick Vieira (Arsenal), Harry Kewell (Leeds United), Andrew Cole (Manchester United), Kevin Phillips (Sunderland).
Nigel Martyn retained in his position in goal for the third successive year, with the Leeds United goalkeeper outstanding as David O'Leary's young side clinching a Champions League berth.
Despite a year to remember for the Yorkshiremen, it was Manchester United once more who proved the team to beat, as Roy Keane was named PFA player of the year on his way to lifting the Premier League trophy.
Team: Nigel Martyn (Leeds United), Gary Kelly (Leeds United), Jaap Stam (Manchester United), Sami Hyypiä (Liverpool), Ian Harte (Leeds United), David Beckham (Manchester United), Roy Keane dagger (Manchester United), Patrick Vieira (Arsenal), Harry Kewell (Leeds United), Andrew Cole (Manchester United), Kevin Phillips (Sunderland).
PFA Team of the Year 2000-01
Nine years on from his goalscoring exploits during the 1992-93 season, Teddy Sheringham was a popular choice as PFA player of the year, but the overall team had a cosmopolitan feel to it, with Arsenal's Brazilian full-back Sylvinho joining team-mate Thierry Henry in his first appearance. It wasn't his last.
Team: Fabien Barthez (Manchester United), Stephen Carr (Tottenham Hotspur), Jaap Stam (Manchester United), Wes Brown (Manchester United), Sylvinho (Arsenal), Steven Gerrard (Liverpool), Roy Keane (Manchester United), Patrick Vieira (Arsenal), Ryan Giggs (Manchester United), Teddy Sheringham (Manchester United), Thierry Henry (Arsenal).
Nine years on from his goalscoring exploits during the 1992-93 season, Teddy Sheringham was a popular choice as PFA player of the year, but the overall team had a cosmopolitan feel to it, with Arsenal's Brazilian full-back Sylvinho joining team-mate Thierry Henry in his first appearance. It wasn't his last.
Team: Fabien Barthez (Manchester United), Stephen Carr (Tottenham Hotspur), Jaap Stam (Manchester United), Wes Brown (Manchester United), Sylvinho (Arsenal), Steven Gerrard (Liverpool), Roy Keane (Manchester United), Patrick Vieira (Arsenal), Ryan Giggs (Manchester United), Teddy Sheringham (Manchester United), Thierry Henry (Arsenal).
PFA Team of the Year 2001-02
Sir Alex was never one to rest on his laurels after clinching a three successive league title, with Ruud van Nistelrooy joined during the summer of 2001 from PSV Eindhoven.
The striker didn't disappoint, scoring 35 goals in his maiden season on his way to landing the PFA player of the year award. But it wasn't enough to clinch United the title, as Arsenal returned to the fore, with interest, bringing a second double in four years to Highbury.
Team: Shay Given (Newcastle United), Steve Finnan (Fulham), Rio Ferdinand (Leeds United), Sami Hyypiä (Liverpool), Wayne Bridge (Southampton), Robert Pires (Arsenal), Roy Keane (Manchester United), Patrick Vieira (Arsenal), Ryan Giggs (Manchester United), Ruud van Nistelrooy (Manchester United), Thierry Henry (Arsenal).
Sir Alex was never one to rest on his laurels after clinching a three successive league title, with Ruud van Nistelrooy joined during the summer of 2001 from PSV Eindhoven.
The striker didn't disappoint, scoring 35 goals in his maiden season on his way to landing the PFA player of the year award. But it wasn't enough to clinch United the title, as Arsenal returned to the fore, with interest, bringing a second double in four years to Highbury.
Team: Shay Given (Newcastle United), Steve Finnan (Fulham), Rio Ferdinand (Leeds United), Sami Hyypiä (Liverpool), Wayne Bridge (Southampton), Robert Pires (Arsenal), Roy Keane (Manchester United), Patrick Vieira (Arsenal), Ryan Giggs (Manchester United), Ruud van Nistelrooy (Manchester United), Thierry Henry (Arsenal).
PFA Team of the Year 2002-03
Thierry Henry continued to terrorise defences as the Gunners striker was named player of the year for the first time, while van Nistelrooy failed to make the team despite ending the season as top goalscorer.
Patrick Vieira was chosen by his peers for the fifth time, with the 1998 World Cup winner settling on six the following season, while Kieron Dyer enjoyed one of the finest seasons of his career at Newcastle.
Team: Brad Friedel (Blackburn Rovers), Stephen Carr (Tottenham Hotspur), Sol Campbell (Arsenal), William Gallas (Chelsea), Ashley Cole (Arsenal), Robert Pires (Arsenal), Patrick Vieira (Arsenal), Paul Scholes (Manchester United), Kieron Dyer (Newcastle United), Thierry Henry (Arsenal), Alan Shearer (Newcastle United).
Thierry Henry continued to terrorise defences as the Gunners striker was named player of the year for the first time, while van Nistelrooy failed to make the team despite ending the season as top goalscorer.
Patrick Vieira was chosen by his peers for the fifth time, with the 1998 World Cup winner settling on six the following season, while Kieron Dyer enjoyed one of the finest seasons of his career at Newcastle.
Team: Brad Friedel (Blackburn Rovers), Stephen Carr (Tottenham Hotspur), Sol Campbell (Arsenal), William Gallas (Chelsea), Ashley Cole (Arsenal), Robert Pires (Arsenal), Patrick Vieira (Arsenal), Paul Scholes (Manchester United), Kieron Dyer (Newcastle United), Thierry Henry (Arsenal), Alan Shearer (Newcastle United).
PFA Team of the Year 2003-04
Henry was at his peak, scoring 30 Premier League goals on his way to deservedly being crowned PFA player of the year, and five of Arsenal's Invincibles side made the cut.
Chelsea - under Claudio Ranieri - impressed in the Champions League, and two of the side that would go on to greater things were selected for the first time as John Terry and Frank Lampard took their place in arguably the strongest choice of outfield players in the Premier League era.
Team: Tim Howard (Manchester United), Lauren (Arsenal), Sol Campbell (Arsenal), John Terry (Chelsea), Ashley Cole (Arsenal), Steven Gerrard (Liverpool), Frank Lampard (Chelsea), Patrick Vieira (Arsenal), Robert Pires (Arsenal), Thierry Henry (Arsenal), Ruud van Nistelrooy (Manchester United).
Henry was at his peak, scoring 30 Premier League goals on his way to deservedly being crowned PFA player of the year, and five of Arsenal's Invincibles side made the cut.
Chelsea - under Claudio Ranieri - impressed in the Champions League, and two of the side that would go on to greater things were selected for the first time as John Terry and Frank Lampard took their place in arguably the strongest choice of outfield players in the Premier League era.
Team: Tim Howard (Manchester United), Lauren (Arsenal), Sol Campbell (Arsenal), John Terry (Chelsea), Ashley Cole (Arsenal), Steven Gerrard (Liverpool), Frank Lampard (Chelsea), Patrick Vieira (Arsenal), Robert Pires (Arsenal), Thierry Henry (Arsenal), Ruud van Nistelrooy (Manchester United).
PFA Team of the Year 2004-05
Jose Mourinho delivered Chelsea's first championship title in 50 years as the Blues lost just once on their way to accumulating 95 points.
Henry was once again the league's top goalscorer, but Arsenal fell 12 points short in the title race as Petr Cech, player of the year Terry, Lampard and Arjen Robben completed a four-man monopoly from Stamford Bridge.
Team: Petr Cech (Chelsea), Gary Neville (Manchester United), John Terry (Chelsea), Rio Ferdinand (Manchester United), Ashley Cole (Arsenal), Shaun Wright-Phillips (Manchester City), Steven Gerrard (Liverpool), Frank Lampard (Chelsea), Arjen Robben (Chelsea), Andrew Johnson (Crystal Palace), Thierry Henry (Arsenal).
Jose Mourinho delivered Chelsea's first championship title in 50 years as the Blues lost just once on their way to accumulating 95 points.
Henry was once again the league's top goalscorer, but Arsenal fell 12 points short in the title race as Petr Cech, player of the year Terry, Lampard and Arjen Robben completed a four-man monopoly from Stamford Bridge.
Team: Petr Cech (Chelsea), Gary Neville (Manchester United), John Terry (Chelsea), Rio Ferdinand (Manchester United), Ashley Cole (Arsenal), Shaun Wright-Phillips (Manchester City), Steven Gerrard (Liverpool), Frank Lampard (Chelsea), Arjen Robben (Chelsea), Andrew Johnson (Crystal Palace), Thierry Henry (Arsenal).
PFA Team of the Year 2005-06
Liverpool were among the also-rans as Chelsea retained the Premier League trophy, but Steven Gerrard took his heroic performance at Istanbul during the 2005 Champions League final into the following season and he was named PFA player of the year.
Gerrard was joined by his team-mate and future Sportsmail columnist Jamie Carragher in the side as Wayne Rooney vindicated his move from Everton to United by making the team.
Team: Shay Given (Newcastle United), Pascal Chimbonda (Wigan Athletic), John Terry (Chelsea), Jamie Carragher (Liverpool), William Gallas (Chelsea), Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United), Steven Gerrard (Liverpool), Frank Lampard (Chelsea), Joe Cole (Chelsea), Thierry Henry (Arsenal), Wayne Rooney (Manchester United).
Liverpool were among the also-rans as Chelsea retained the Premier League trophy, but Steven Gerrard took his heroic performance at Istanbul during the 2005 Champions League final into the following season and he was named PFA player of the year.
Gerrard was joined by his team-mate and future Sportsmail columnist Jamie Carragher in the side as Wayne Rooney vindicated his move from Everton to United by making the team.
Team: Shay Given (Newcastle United), Pascal Chimbonda (Wigan Athletic), John Terry (Chelsea), Jamie Carragher (Liverpool), William Gallas (Chelsea), Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United), Steven Gerrard (Liverpool), Frank Lampard (Chelsea), Joe Cole (Chelsea), Thierry Henry (Arsenal), Wayne Rooney (Manchester United).
PFA Team of the Year 2006-07
Cristiano Ronaldo was the star attraction as the Portuguese's brilliance bamboozled defences across the land on his way to clinching his first PFA player of the year gong.
Indeed, the entire back four and goalkeeper belonged to the Red Devils, with Didier Drogba the solitary Chelsea member from the side which handed over their title to Sir Alex Ferguson's men.
Team: Edwin van der Sar (Manchester United), Gary Neville (Manchester United), Rio Ferdinand (Manchester United), Nemanja Vidic (Manchester United), Patrice Evra (Manchester United), Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United), Steven Gerrard (Liverpool), Paul Scholes (Manchester United), Ryan Giggs (Manchester United), Didier Drogba (Chelsea), Dimitar Berbatov (Tottenham Hotspur).
Cristiano Ronaldo was the star attraction as the Portuguese's brilliance bamboozled defences across the land on his way to clinching his first PFA player of the year gong.
Indeed, the entire back four and goalkeeper belonged to the Red Devils, with Didier Drogba the solitary Chelsea member from the side which handed over their title to Sir Alex Ferguson's men.
Team: Edwin van der Sar (Manchester United), Gary Neville (Manchester United), Rio Ferdinand (Manchester United), Nemanja Vidic (Manchester United), Patrice Evra (Manchester United), Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United), Steven Gerrard (Liverpool), Paul Scholes (Manchester United), Ryan Giggs (Manchester United), Didier Drogba (Chelsea), Dimitar Berbatov (Tottenham Hotspur).
PFA Team of the Year 2007-08
It was a case of deja-vu for Chelsea a year later as they finished runners-up to United for the second straight year, with the pain compounded by the shoot-out defeat in the Champions League final.
Ronaldo, who scored the opener in Moscow, retained his crown as PFA player of the year, while the evergreen David James made a welcome return to the side for the first time since 1996.
Team: David James (Portsmouth), Bacary Sagna (Arsenal), Rio Ferdinand (Manchester United), Nemanja Vidic (Manchester United), Gael Clichy (Arsenal), Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United), Steven Gerrard (Liverpool), Cesc Fabregas (Arsenal), Ashley Young (Aston Villa), Emmanuel Adebayor (Arsenal), Fernando Torres (Liverpool).
It was a case of deja-vu for Chelsea a year later as they finished runners-up to United for the second straight year, with the pain compounded by the shoot-out defeat in the Champions League final.
Ronaldo, who scored the opener in Moscow, retained his crown as PFA player of the year, while the evergreen David James made a welcome return to the side for the first time since 1996.
Team: David James (Portsmouth), Bacary Sagna (Arsenal), Rio Ferdinand (Manchester United), Nemanja Vidic (Manchester United), Gael Clichy (Arsenal), Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United), Steven Gerrard (Liverpool), Cesc Fabregas (Arsenal), Ashley Young (Aston Villa), Emmanuel Adebayor (Arsenal), Fernando Torres (Liverpool).
PFA Team of the Year 2008-09
Ryan Giggs saw off competition from four United team-mates, and Steven Gerrard, to be crowned player of the year as United won the Premier League for the 11th time.
Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka partnered Fernando Torres of Liverpool up front, while Ashley Young and Glen Johnson enjoyed particularly fine seasons for Aston Villa and Portsmouth respectively.
Team: Edwin van der Sar (Manchester United), Glen Johnson (Portsmouth), Rio Ferdinand (Manchester United), Nemanja Vidic (Manchester United), Patrice Evra (Manchester United), Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United), Steven Gerrard (Liverpool), Ryan Giggs (Manchester United), Ashley Young (Aston Villa), Nicolas Anelka (Chelsea), Fernando Torres (Liverpool).
Ryan Giggs saw off competition from four United team-mates, and Steven Gerrard, to be crowned player of the year as United won the Premier League for the 11th time.
Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka partnered Fernando Torres of Liverpool up front, while Ashley Young and Glen Johnson enjoyed particularly fine seasons for Aston Villa and Portsmouth respectively.
Team: Edwin van der Sar (Manchester United), Glen Johnson (Portsmouth), Rio Ferdinand (Manchester United), Nemanja Vidic (Manchester United), Patrice Evra (Manchester United), Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United), Steven Gerrard (Liverpool), Ryan Giggs (Manchester United), Ashley Young (Aston Villa), Nicolas Anelka (Chelsea), Fernando Torres (Liverpool).
PFA Team of the Year 2009-10
Chelsea regained the Premier League title thanks in part to Didier Drogba's 29 league goals, with team-mate Branislav Ivanovic selected among the defenders.
Joe Hart's impressive campaign at Birmingham on loan from Manchester City earned him his place in goal, while Patrice Evra was selected for the third time as one of four United represented, spearheaded by player of the year Wayne Rooney.
Team: Joe Hart (Birmingham City), Branislav Ivanovic (Chelsea), Thomas Vermaelen (Arsenal), Richard Dunne (Aston Villa), Patrice Evra (Manchester United), Antonio Valencia (Manchester United), Cesc Fabregas (Arsenal), Darren Fletcher (Manchester United), James Milner (Aston Villa), Wayne Rooney (Manchester United), Didier Drogba (Chelsea).
Chelsea regained the Premier League title thanks in part to Didier Drogba's 29 league goals, with team-mate Branislav Ivanovic selected among the defenders.
Joe Hart's impressive campaign at Birmingham on loan from Manchester City earned him his place in goal, while Patrice Evra was selected for the third time as one of four United represented, spearheaded by player of the year Wayne Rooney.
Team: Joe Hart (Birmingham City), Branislav Ivanovic (Chelsea), Thomas Vermaelen (Arsenal), Richard Dunne (Aston Villa), Patrice Evra (Manchester United), Antonio Valencia (Manchester United), Cesc Fabregas (Arsenal), Darren Fletcher (Manchester United), James Milner (Aston Villa), Wayne Rooney (Manchester United), Didier Drogba (Chelsea).
PFA Team of the Year 2010-11
Gareth Bale morphed into a free-scoring Welsh wizard down the Tottenham left under Harry Redknapp, on his way to being crowned PFA player of the year, but it was the year United equalled Liverpool's record of 19 English league titles.
The intermittent goalscoring feats of Bulgarian striker Dimitar Berbatov, supplied by Nani and safeguarded by the defensive solidity of Edwin van der Sar and Nemanja Vidic, fired Sir Alex's men to another comfortable triumph.
Team: Edwin van der Sar (Manchester United), Bacary Sagna (Arsenal), Nemanja Vidic (Manchester United), Vincent Kompany (Manchester City), Ashley Cole (Chelsea), Nani (Manchester United), Samir Nasri (Arsenal), Jack Wilshere (Arsenal), Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur), Carlos Tevez (Manchester City), Dimitar Berbatov (Manchester United).
Gareth Bale morphed into a free-scoring Welsh wizard down the Tottenham left under Harry Redknapp, on his way to being crowned PFA player of the year, but it was the year United equalled Liverpool's record of 19 English league titles.
The intermittent goalscoring feats of Bulgarian striker Dimitar Berbatov, supplied by Nani and safeguarded by the defensive solidity of Edwin van der Sar and Nemanja Vidic, fired Sir Alex's men to another comfortable triumph.
Team: Edwin van der Sar (Manchester United), Bacary Sagna (Arsenal), Nemanja Vidic (Manchester United), Vincent Kompany (Manchester City), Ashley Cole (Chelsea), Nani (Manchester United), Samir Nasri (Arsenal), Jack Wilshere (Arsenal), Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur), Carlos Tevez (Manchester City), Dimitar Berbatov (Manchester United).
PFA Team of the Year 2011-12
Robin van Persie enjoyed his most prolific season in an Arsenal shirt as the Dutchman was crowned PFA player of the year.
But it was Manchester City who lifted the title in dramatic fashion on the final day as Sergio Aguero completed a 3-2 comeback win against QPR in a manner that will surely never be repeated.
Team: Joe Hart (Manchester City), Kyle Walker (Tottenham Hotspur), Vincent Kompany (Manchester City), Fabricio Coloccini (Newcastle United), Leighton Baines (Everton), David Silva (Manchester City), Yaya Toure (Manchester City), Scott Parker (Tottenham Hotspur), Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur), Robin van Persie (Arsenal), Wayne Rooney (Manchester United).
Robin van Persie enjoyed his most prolific season in an Arsenal shirt as the Dutchman was crowned PFA player of the year.
But it was Manchester City who lifted the title in dramatic fashion on the final day as Sergio Aguero completed a 3-2 comeback win against QPR in a manner that will surely never be repeated.
Team: Joe Hart (Manchester City), Kyle Walker (Tottenham Hotspur), Vincent Kompany (Manchester City), Fabricio Coloccini (Newcastle United), Leighton Baines (Everton), David Silva (Manchester City), Yaya Toure (Manchester City), Scott Parker (Tottenham Hotspur), Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur), Robin van Persie (Arsenal), Wayne Rooney (Manchester United).
PFA Team of the Year 2012-13
Gareth Bale picked up his second PFA player of the year gong after helping Tottenham run Arsenal close for a Champions League spot, but ultimately end in collective disappointment.
The Welshman's exploits earned him a world-record transfer to Real Madrid that summer, while Jan Vertonghen and Eden Hazard were rewarded for fine debut seasons in the Premier League.
Team: David de Gea (Manchester United), Pablo Zabaleta (Manchester City), Jan Vertonghen (Tottenham Hotspur), Rio Ferdinand (Manchester United), Leighton Baines (Everton), Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur), Juan Mata (Chelsea), Michael Carrick (Manchester United), Eden Hazard (Chelsea), Robin van Persie (Manchester United), Luis Suarez (Liverpool).
Gareth Bale picked up his second PFA player of the year gong after helping Tottenham run Arsenal close for a Champions League spot, but ultimately end in collective disappointment.
The Welshman's exploits earned him a world-record transfer to Real Madrid that summer, while Jan Vertonghen and Eden Hazard were rewarded for fine debut seasons in the Premier League.
Team: David de Gea (Manchester United), Pablo Zabaleta (Manchester City), Jan Vertonghen (Tottenham Hotspur), Rio Ferdinand (Manchester United), Leighton Baines (Everton), Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur), Juan Mata (Chelsea), Michael Carrick (Manchester United), Eden Hazard (Chelsea), Robin van Persie (Manchester United), Luis Suarez (Liverpool).
PFA Team of the Year 2013-14
Luis Suarez was the chief tormentor as Liverpool ran Manchester City close for the Premier League title. It was Manuel Pellegrini's side who would ultimately prevail in the final furlong, with Vincent Kompany and Yaya Toure being recognised with their inclusion in the side.
Steven Gerrard earned a record eighth inclusion in the side, despite the heartbreak of falling short in the title race, while Southampton duo Luke Shaw and Adam Lallana capped fine seasons at St Mary's by taking their places in the team.
Team: Petr Cech (Chelsea), Seamus Coleman (Everton), Gary Cahill (Chelsea), Vincent Kompany (Manchester City), Luke Shaw (Southampton), Adam Lallana (Southampton), Steven Gerrard (Liverpool), Yaya Toure (Manchester City), Eden Hazard (Chelsea), Daniel Sturridge (Liverpool), Luis Suarez (Liverpool).
Luis Suarez was the chief tormentor as Liverpool ran Manchester City close for the Premier League title. It was Manuel Pellegrini's side who would ultimately prevail in the final furlong, with Vincent Kompany and Yaya Toure being recognised with their inclusion in the side.
Steven Gerrard earned a record eighth inclusion in the side, despite the heartbreak of falling short in the title race, while Southampton duo Luke Shaw and Adam Lallana capped fine seasons at St Mary's by taking their places in the team.
Team: Petr Cech (Chelsea), Seamus Coleman (Everton), Gary Cahill (Chelsea), Vincent Kompany (Manchester City), Luke Shaw (Southampton), Adam Lallana (Southampton), Steven Gerrard (Liverpool), Yaya Toure (Manchester City), Eden Hazard (Chelsea), Daniel Sturridge (Liverpool), Luis Suarez (Liverpool).
PFA Team of the Year 2014-15
Cesc Fabregas was the notable exception as six Chelsea players made the list under manager Jose Mourinho, who guided the club to its first title since 2010.
The entire back four started the season as Blues players, with centre-back pairing John Terry and Gary Cahill joined by Branislav Ivanovic and Ryan Bertrand, the latter of whom signed permanently for Southampton in February having joined on loan last summer.
Eden Hazard was in midfield along with club colleague Nemanja Matic, Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho and Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez.
Tottenham forward Harry Kane was the only English attacking player, chosen up front alongside Chelsea's 19-goal striker Diego Costa.
Team: David de Gea, Ryan Bertrand, John Terry, Gary Cahill, Branislav Ivanovic, Eden Hazard, Philippe Coutinho, Nemanja Matic, Alexis Sanchez, Harry Kane, Diego Costa.
Cesc Fabregas was the notable exception as six Chelsea players made the list under manager Jose Mourinho, who guided the club to its first title since 2010.
The entire back four started the season as Blues players, with centre-back pairing John Terry and Gary Cahill joined by Branislav Ivanovic and Ryan Bertrand, the latter of whom signed permanently for Southampton in February having joined on loan last summer.
Eden Hazard was in midfield along with club colleague Nemanja Matic, Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho and Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez.
Tottenham forward Harry Kane was the only English attacking player, chosen up front alongside Chelsea's 19-goal striker Diego Costa.
Team: David de Gea, Ryan Bertrand, John Terry, Gary Cahill, Branislav Ivanovic, Eden Hazard, Philippe Coutinho, Nemanja Matic, Alexis Sanchez, Harry Kane, Diego Costa.
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