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Who’s in ST’s team of the season for EPL
The Straits Times’ English Premier League columnist John Brewin picks his best XI of the season.
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Manchester City's Erling Haaland lifting the Premier League trophy as he celebrates with his family after the presentation ceremony.
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Nick Pope (Newcastle)
Signed from Burnley at 30, he arrived as a late developer, and his organisation and shot-stopping helped convert Newcastle into the best defence around, bar the title winners. A battle with Jordan Pickford for an England place seems likely. Whereas Everton’s goalkeeper is all-action, Pope is calmer but can be just as spectacular.
