Premier League Best IX of the Half-Season 2013/2014.

We've come to the mid-way point in the English Premier League. This season started with Liverpool at the top after 3 games only to be eclipsed by the Arsenal. Who then led the pack till the end of the year. In between Arsenal's lead, Man. City, who initially were struggling away at the early part of the season, almost ended the first half as the League Leader. Such has been the very competitive nature of this championship. Six points separates first and fifth, which promises that we'll have to wait to the bitter end to determine the winner.

The relegation battle between the bottom teams of Sunderland,Westham, Crystal Palace and Fulham also produced equal excitement.

There had been some outstanding performers and this list hopefully will be a fair reflection on the impact those players have had on their respective teams and the championship in general.

The team will be in a 4-4-2 formation

Luis Suarez (Liverpool). Arguably the best Striker in the world right now. 19goals in 14 games and equalling Andy Cole's record of quickest to 20 goals in a season, in just 15 matches! Remarkable numbers from the Uruguayan. 

Wayne Rooney (Manchester United)

has carried a woeful ManUtd team all season. Rumored to be his way to rivals,Chelsea in June. Only time will tell if his reversal to stay will come back to haunt his career.

Mesut Ozil (Arsenal)
The missing piece of Wenger's jigsaw in finally ending their trophy drought. He has galvanized the team and propelled their ascension to the top of the league. His purchase, by the way, broke Arsenal's transfer record and proved that investment in marquee signings, was what Wenger should have done earlier.

 Eden Hazard (Chelsea)  We all knew, he had it in him but this season Eden's play has truly been hazardous to opponents. The silky midfielder has been a menace to defenses and provided the goals since the Chelsea Strikers have drawing blanks.

Yaya Toure (Man. City)

Man city's talisman has been instrumental in his teams performances this season. And has added free kicks to his repertoire. 

Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal)

Has been in phenomenal form. Scoring tons of goals this season. Maybe its something he ate or maybe it is the Ozil effect that has rubbed off the rest of his team mates to raise their game.

Luke Shaw (Southampton)
Has been a revelation for Southampton  Fast and strong. Leighton Baines also deserves a mention here.

Phil Jagielka (Everton)

One of the most consistent performers in the EPL. Enuff said.

Per Mertesacker (Arsenal)

Has held forte for the Gunner's defense this season. He has been able to organize and provide the leadership that had previously been lacking in this Arsenal side

Seamus Coleman (Everton)

Easily the best right back n the league. To think that he costs Everton just 50,000 pounds.  In todays big money spending that is bumper bargain and he is worth every penny.

Tim Howard (Everton)

In a season of not very convincing performances in goal ,Tim Howard stands out. Everton's back line has been very strong thus far.

   






Manager: Brenden Rogers (Liverpool)

Easily the most improved manager of the most improved team this season. What stood him out was his ability to convince want-a-away striker Suarez, not just to stay in Liverpool, but drop his petulant habits and play the best football in his career.