Premier League 2019-20: Team of the Season at the halfway point of the campaign

Attack

Sadio Mane

After a phenomenal 2018/19 season which ended with a Champions League medal, an African Cup of Nations final and the Premier League Golden Boot, Sadio Mane looks set for another equally great season if not a more successful one.

The Senegalese international, who has already racked up 10 goals and 6 assists this season has been one of the most spectacular players in the league so far. Forming what is the most deadly attack in Europe alongside Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah, Mane has done remarkably well to refine his game and his output, with the latter being at an all-time high for the former RB Salzburg man since the start of 2019. His wonderful year was acknowledged with his highest finish in the Ballon d'Or standings to date, finishing 4th.

Apart from averaging 2.4 shots, 1.7 dribbles and 1.9 key passes per game, Mane has also averaged 1.4 tackles per game, highlighting his willingness to help out the team defensively. If Liverpool's title challenge continues progressing at the current rate, Sadio Mane could soon add the Premier League title to his growing collection of accolades.

Raheem Sterling

Raheem Sterling's steady rise, most notably since Pep Guardiola's arrival in Manchester has been absolutely terrific. The Englishman was marred by criticism despite being the most exciting English talent in the league at the time and was then signed by Manchester City for a British record fee.

He was rewarded with an excellent 2018/19 season with the PFA Young Player of the Year award after winning the Premier League with City, where the former Liverpool man scored 17 and assisted 10. With 11 goals for the season with an assist to go with it by December, Sterling is on course for another brilliant season in Manchester blue.

Averaging 3.1 shots, 1.7 key passes and 2.1 dribbles completed per game, Sterling is having a superb season with the Cityzens despite their poor title defence.

Jamie Vardy

An undisputed Premier League legend, Jamie Vardy is enjoying another stellar season with the greatest underdog side that the division has witnessed since the turn of the century. The former English striker won the Golden Boot in the process of leading the Foxes to the Premier League title in the 2015/16 season and looks to replicate his heroics this year as well.

Albeit that Leicester are unlikely to repeat their mind-boggling title win from a few years ago, Vardy is on course for another Golden Boot, having already scored 17 Premier League goals and providing 3 assists in the league. His electric runs and accurate finishing have dealt damage to nearly every defence in the English top-flight this term. The former Fleetwood Town striker has been an immense threat on the break and is averaging 2.6 shots per game.

Considering the stature of the club he plays for, it would be a great achievement for the Foxes should they qualify for Champions League football come May 2020. And with a striker such as Jamie Vardy leading their attack, it is looking more and more likely that the former Premier League champions will be a part of Europe's elite club competition next season.