As we step into Christmas, this season's Premier League is shaping up to be one of the most entertaining in years and years. Fights for the title, European places and survival are all incredibly tight heading into the second half of 2024-25. Up and down the land, there have been stories of success and sorrow.
Who would have thought Arne Slot would so seamlessly step in for Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool? That Enzo Maresca's Chelsea wouldn't be a complete disaster? That Manchester City would enter crisis mode even with the promise of Pep Guardiola staying?
GOAL has run through the 20 top-flight teams and assembled the best combined XI from the season so far...
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