Premier League players North v South: Coral’s starting XI teams

Michael Carrick – Holding midfield (Manchester United)
It is no coincidence that since Carrick’s return from injury this term, Man Utd have stepped up their form and now find themselves up in the top four and second-favourites for the FA Cup at 11/4.

Raheem Sterling – Right wing (Liverpool)
It is hard to believe Sterling is still juts 20 years old, but the Jamaican-born attacker has a wonderful career ahead of him if he has the right guidance. Sterling was another crucial part of Liverpool’s remarkable run last season.

Yaya Toure – Attacking midfield (Manchester City)
The Ivorian star has not lived up to his devastating form of last season, but Toure would make it into any starting XI in the world.

Angel Di Maria – Left wing (Manchester United)
Di Maria is the newest addition to the Premier League from the north team, but he slots right into this side due to being a world class star. Yet to set the league alight, but has showed flashes of brilliance.

Sergio Aguero – Striker (Manchester City)
Prolific striker and another Argentine in this side, Aguero is truly one of the greatest players in the world right now, and it is difficult to see how Man City could replace him if he ever leaves.

Daniel Sturridge – Striker (Liverpool)
Sturridge has been injured most of the season, but his outstanding form last term, alongside ex-Anfield teammate Luis Suarez, puts him in this team. He is nearing to fitness, and Liverpool are 5/1 chances to get back into the top four at the end of the season.

South

Thibaut Courtois – Goalkeeper (Chelsea)
Chelsea players dominate the southern starting side, and Courtois, who won La Liga and got to the final of the Champions League last term on loan at Atletico Madrid, is our pick in goal. He has been chosen ahead of the likes of Hugo Lloris and clubmate Petr Cech.

Nathaniel Clyne – Right back (Southampton)
Right back was a tough decision, but Clyne has excelled since Calum Chambers’ move to Arsenal, and he is our pick ahead of Branislav Ivanovic.

John Terry – Centre back (Chelsea)
Chelsea’s captain fantastic Terry seemingly continues to get even better, despite his advancing age, and could could his side to another Premier League trophy this season.

Toby Alderweireld – Centre back (Southampton)
The Belgian was an outcast at Atletico, and sent to Southampton on loan, but has been a revelation for them, helping them to third place so far. The Saints are 11/8 chances to finish in the top four.

Cesar Azpilicueta – Left back (Chelsea)
Spaniard Azpilicueta came to Chelsea as a young right back, but edged out then-club hero Ashley Cole on the left and highly impressed there. Not much else to chose in this position from the likes of Arsenal and Spurs.

Nemanja Matic – Defensive midfield (Chelsea)
Matic was so highly-rated that Chelsea bought him back for a far higher price than when they sold him to Benfica. He really is a complete player, and still just 26.

Alexis Sanchez – Right wing (Arsenal)
The Gunners do have one player that without a doubt makes the XI, in Chilean Sanchez. It is hard to believe why Barcelona let him leave, but he has excelled at the Emirates, even if his club haven’t.

Morgan Schneiderlin – Centre midfield (Southampton)
The Frenchman wanted out of St Mary’s in the summer, following the exodus of many of his former teammates. Schneiderlin could have sulked and refused to play, but instead has been one of the Saints’ success stories this season.

Eden Hazard – Left wing (Chelsea)
Another that would make it into any team in the world, Hazard is perhaps the best player of Belgium’s ‘golden generation’ and has shone brightly since his move to Chelsea.

Harry Kane – Striker (Spurs)
Kane is still yet to make his senior England debut, but can be a star of the future, following his prolific form this term, including a terrific double against Chelsea in the Premier League.

Diego Costa – Striker (Chelsea)
The last name on the list, and the six Chelsea player in the team, Costa’s goals really have turned the Blues from a decent side into potential world beaters. The Brazilian-born striker really is a natural scorer.