Premier League 2019/20: A combined XI of players representing London Clubs

Kane and Aubameyang have been in good form for their teams
Kane and Aubameyang have been in good form for their teams

Midfield

Right Winger: Felipe Anderson (West Ham United)

West Ham United v Newcastle United - Premier League
West Ham United v Newcastle United - Premier League

Starting in the wide attacking berth on the right-wing is West Ham's, Felipe Anderson. Signed from Lazio in 2018, Anderson was something of a statement signing for the Hammers, given the constant media coverage linking him with the likes of Manchester United.

A skilful, tricky, wide man, Anderson also possesses a wicked turn of pace which can often leave defenders dumbfounded. An additional important facet of his game is his work rate, especially off the ball, to help out his defenders when the pressure is on. In fact, it is such a big part of his game that he was even deployed at wing-back during his time at Lazio.

Central Midfielder: Matteo Guendouzi (Arsenal)

Arsenal FC v Eintracht Frankfurt: Group F - UEFA Europa League
Arsenal FC v Eintracht Frankfurt: Group F - UEFA Europa League

One of the few good decisions that Unai Emery made during his Arsenal tenure was to bring Matteo Guendouzi to North London from Lorient, in France's Ligue 2, a transfer not many can claim they saw happening.

Guendouzi is that rare breed of player that doesn't cop a lot of stick week in week out by Arsenal fans and it is easy to see why. His tenacity and bite in midfield areas is something Arsenal have been missing out on for years, given the players they have had in there previously.

Constantly giving his all for the shirt, as well as being technically adept, the Frenchman is still only 21 and could well become an Arsenal captain, were he to remain at the club.

Central Midfielder: N'Golo Kante (Chelsea)

Chelsea FC v Crystal Palace - Premier League
Chelsea FC v Crystal Palace - Premier League

Partnering Guendouzi in midfield for our London team is a man who never stops smiling off the pitch and never stops running on it. N'Golo Kante is perhaps the best defensive midfielder in the world today and his development as an attacking force as well spells danger for opposition teams.

One of the driving forces behind Leicester City's fairytale triumph in 2016, Kante has excelled even after moving on, showcasing his extraordinary skillset at Chelsea and for France, with whom he lifted the World Cup in 2018.

Kante is a machine, as his exceptional stamina and reading of the game, combined with an exceptional reading of the game make him almost impossible to bypass and as a result, his opponents are often suffocated in the middle of the park.

Left Winger: Wilfried Zaha (Crystal Palace)

Burnley FC v Crystal Palace - Premier League
Burnley FC v Crystal Palace - Premier League

Our left flank is all Crystal Palace, as left-back Patrick van Aanholt gets the opportunity to link up with Wilfried Zaha. A product of the Eagles' youth academy, Zaha was the subject of intense transfer speculation this summer when he was heavily linked with a move to Arsenal, but stayed put at Selhurst Park.Zaha didn't quite make the grade at Manchester United, when he signed for the Red Devils in 2013, although his natural ability was quite evident.

Since rejoining Palace in 2015, he has proved indispensable to whichever manager has come through the doors of the South London club. Like Anderson on the other wing, Zaha is extremely quick and tricky but perhaps possesses a better end product, as well as being more robust than the Brazilian. In our team, he would look to cut inside from the wing and influence the game in more central areas.

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