Chris Chang takes a look back at his Premier League team of the year.
The Professional Footballers' Association announced their team of the year in April, but there were still plenty of major games left to play. Here's my team of 2011-2012, in a classic 4-4-2 formation.
Goalkeeper: Tim Krul, Newcastle United
He may be third-choice 'keeper for the Netherlands, but Krul was a revelation in the Premiership this year. The 6ft 4ins shot-stopper played in every league game this season and kept 15 clean sheets, just two less than Joe Hart. He's come from being a virtual no-name to the best goalkeeper at Tyneside since Shay Given. Hart was fantastic for City, but he also had a colossal defence in front of him.
Right Back: Branislav Ivanovic, Chelsea
The Chelsea right-back was part of the side that overcame the mighty Barcelona in the Champions League semi-final. He also had his dreams crushed on live television by Sky reporter Geoff Shreeves, who reminded him that the yellow card in the second leg meant he'd miss the final. But I'm not giving out sympathy points here. Chelsea were average in the league, but Ivanovic was solid and served to remind everyone why Jose Boswinga should not be starting for Chelsea.
Centre Back: Vincent Kompany, Manchester City
Man mountain, captain of the champions, and a big reason why Joe Hart looked so good this year. Kompany led the City defence that conceded only 29 goals all season, the best of any team. It's hard to believe he was one of former manager Mark Hughes' cheaper buys at only £6m.
Centre Back: Fabricio Coloccini, Newcastle United
The Newcastle skipper led his team back into Europe with some nervy displays at the back and was rewarded with a four-year deal with the Magpies in March. Newcastle's hopes looked bleak at the start of the season, but Coloccini took up the captaincy and led with distinction.
Left Back: Leighton Baines, Everton
The sole Englishman in my team, Baines was dependable as ever for the Toffees and stepped out from Ashley Cole's shadow. He was among the top goal scorers for the club (which isn't saying much about Everton's firepower - he scored four) and became the first player at the club to make the PFA team of the year since Neville Southall in 1990.
Right Midfield: Antonio Valencia, Manchester United
United fans won't be happy with the exclusion of Wayne Rooney here, but Antonio Valencia does make the cut. The winger, who cost £16million when he transferred from Wigan in 2009, has established himself on the right flank since Ronaldo's departure with his pacy, direct style. He's not as flashy as Nani, but provides Rooney with first-class service on the flank. Valencia was named United's fans' and players' player of the year.
Central Midfield: Yaya Toure, Manchester City
Toure gets paid £250,000 a week to provide the force in City's midfield. Is he worth it? No-one is, but Toure was the best player in the league this season. His performance in the second Manchester Derby was classic Toure: dominant across the pitch, with trademark rampaging bursts up field. He was unstoppable.
Central Midfield: Yohan Cabaye, Newcastle United
The 26-year-old Frenchman has proved himself a classy player in Newcastle's midfield and was a major component in their push for the Champions League. Alan Pardew's side has a fresh, exciting feel to it with the likes of Cabaye and Hatem Ben Arfa pulling the strings.
