The most prestigious individual honour in English football has been awarded, with the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) Premier League Team of the Year for the 2023/24 season being officially announced. In a powerful reflection of their domestic dominance, the XI is overwhelmingly comprised of stars from champions Manchester City and runners-up Liverpool.
The select side, voted for by the players themselves, features four stars from Pep Guardiola’s history-making title winners and three from Jurgen Klopp’s relentless Reds.
City's Title-Winning Quartet
Leading the line is Manchester City's goal machine, Erling Haaland. The Norwegian phenom is joined by midfield maestro Kevin De Bruyne, the ever-reliable central defender John Stones, and the dynamic Portuguese playmaker Bernardo Silva. Their inclusion serves as a testament to City’s all-round excellence en route to their fourth consecutive Premier League crown.
Liverpool's Influential Trio
Despite narrowly missing out on the title, Liverpool’s quality is recognised with three pivotal players making the team. Captain and talisman Virgil van Dijk marshals the defence, while the prolific Mohamed Salah takes his now-customary spot in the front three. They are powerfully supported by the relentless box-to-box engine of midfielder Alexis Mac Allister.
Completing the Elite XI
The remaining spots are filled by the league's other top performers. Arsenal’s rock-solid centre-back William Saliba partners Van Dijk, a reward for another outstanding campaign. Aston Villa’s phenomenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez gets the nod between the posts after a season that cemented his world-class status. The final berth goes to Chelsea’s emerging colossus, Cole Palmer, whose incredible debut season at Stamford Bridge saw him break into the England squad and now, this elite team.
The announcement confirms the immense respect these players command from their peers, making the PFA Team of the Year one of the most authentic and coveted accolades in the game.
