Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur each had four players apiece in the PFA's Premier League Team of the Year for 2017. The two title rivals' dominance of the vote saw several big names miss out, including Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez.
Leaders Chelsea had key stars named in defence and midfield, while Tottenham goal-getter Harry Kane completed the forward line, per the PFA official Twitter account:
PFA#PFAawards | The PFA Premier League Team of the Year sponsored by @OfficialPanini https://t.co/eQfXZ6h5Ll
April 20, 2017 at 7:59:47 AM GMT
Everton's Romelu Lukaku merited his place thanks to being the division's top goalscorer, while Liverpool's Sadio Mane and Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea have proved their worth to their respective teams throughout this season.