The nominations were put forward, the responses were calculated. Now it's time to find out which players received your votes in the Premier League Select XI of the season. It may be the perfect team for some, there may be surprises for others. But that's what football's all about, and that's what we're here for. Real fans, with real opinions; so have your say, once more.

Holding Midfielder - Javier Mascherano

Relief at last for the Argentinean perhaps as this time his name does not appear in the media purely in controversial fashion. No, despite his recent dismissal, and all that followed it - which many would argue was over-protection for the men in black - the Jefecito's (little chief) talents on a football pitch are worthy of critical appraise. Finally a Liverpool player, the 23 year-old is perhaps the definition of tenacity.

He often reminds me of your Sunday League defensive midfielder, scrapping, screaming, but winning every tackle in true mud-splashing fashion. Fortunately, the quality of Premier League fields, and the flair that the South American possesses, means that the comparisons with pub football stops there.

Indeed his skill with a football and his distribution of it, for me, superbly accompanies his tenacious defensive qualities. His display in Liverpool's latest Champions League final was the finest example of Mascherano's talents, if he doesn't ask any more questions of footballing officials he may be able to look forward to an appearance in this season's equivalent. In this instance he beat off opposition from Michael Carrick and Mathieu Flamini.


Attacking Midfielder - Cesc Fabregas

One of the hardest calls, and when Steven Gerrard is left out you know you've got talent. Despite praise for the Liverpool captain and Anderson at Manchester United, the Arsenal midfielder received the most nominations. At the tender age of 20, it is a true reflection of the Spaniards talents that not much more needs to be stated about his footballing abilities. Flourishing since the departure of Thierry Henry and the undoubted backbone behind Arsenal's successful start to the current campaign, ‘technically-gifted' is a phrase that fits perfectly within a Cesc Fabregas analysis.

The former Barcelona man began his career as a defensive midfielder despite his ability to find the back of the net throughout such seasons, and despite his ‘box-to-box' involvement within Arsene Wenger's eleven, his playmaking abilities and offensive attributes make him the perfect partner for our holding midfielder. Seven Premier League goals to date, as well as five in the Champions League is worthy of reflection, but it is undoubtedly the Spaniards distribution of the ball and elegance and flair on it, that has already given fellow players reason to suggest that the Arsenal man has the potential to be the best in the world.

Winger - Alexander Hleb

Integral in Arsenal's success this season though not always recognised, the Belarus international has phenomenal talent and is instrumental in Arsene Wenger's attacking formations. Consistency was perhaps lacking in his introduction to English football, but his ability has been evident in this current campaign as many opposing defenders will testify.

His work-rate and movement off the ball makes marking the 26 year-old an unenviable task and one has to wonder whether there are any other players within the Arsenal camp who cover the distance that Hleb averages on a football pitch. Indeed, the comments that suggested the Belarusian is the last to leave the training ground would not lift me off my seat. The attacking midfielder plays with energy and enthusiasm that many thought had disappeared from this globalised game, and his performance in the 7-0 demolition of Slavia Prague this season was nothing short of exceptional. One of the most skilful players in the Premiership, Hleb puts his low centre of gravity down to his childhood-gymnastics days. He dances on the pitch and dances his way into this team - the only out-and-out winner from our nominations, beating off Blackburn's David Bentley and Everton's Steven Pienaar.

Winger - Cristiano Ronaldo

Yes, I too used to refer to the Portuguese magician as something else with the same opening letter. He was a winker. Well, he still is a winker, but he is an exceptional footballer with an enviable abundance of natural ability with a ball, and the best player currently plying their trade in English football. Best in the world? Let's see him do it on the stage. There are still questions regarding the talents of our Portuguese friend, but there is no-one better in our league. It's amazing how we can be swung by watching beautiful football. His arrogance and winking ability now overshadowed by his masterful talents with a ball. An unchallenged entry.

The midfield four of the Premier League Select XI of the season; agree or disagree, there's more to come.

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