The curtain has officially fallen on a historic 2025/2026 Premier League campaign. Arsenal fans are still celebrating a first league title in 22 years, Manchester City is processing the departure of Pep Guardiola after an incredible decade, and Manchester United has landed back in the Champions League places under Michael Carrick.
With the official EA SPORTS and pundit Team of the Season shortlists locked in, the definitive XI of the year reflects a season defined by defensive masterclasses, breakout youth academy stars, and record-shattering playmaking.
Unsurprisingly, Mikel Arteta’s title-winning Gunners and Pep’s farewell City side heavily dictate the lineup, but a few massive shocks made the final cut. Here is your official 2025/2026 Premier League Team of the Season.
The Wall: Goalkeeper and Defense
GK: David Raya (Arsenal): The undisputed Golden Glove winner. Raya anchored the meanest defense in the country, leading the division in clean sheets and proving completely unflappable under the high ball during Arsenal’s intense run-in.
**RB: Jurriën Timber (Arsenal): Absolute class all year. Despite missing a brief spell at the very end of the season through injury, his tactical flexibility and inverted overlapping completely revolutionized Arsenal’s buildup play.
**CB: William Saliba (Arsenal): A pure Rolls-Royce of a central defender. Alongside his partner, he suffocated the league’s best strikers with elite recovery pace and unmatched composure under pressure.
**CB: Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal): Arguably the best center-back in England this year. Gabriel wasn’t just a brick wall defensively; his immense threat from set-pieces yielded massive, season-defining goals for the champions.
LB: Nico O’Reilly (Manchester City): The breakthrough story of the season. Naturally a midfielder, the City academy graduate was thrown into the deep end and adapted seamlessly, locking down the left flank with immense maturity.
The Engine Room: Midfield
Declan Rice (Arsenal): The heartbeat of the champions. Rice was statistically elite at breaking up opposition play, but his exceptional set-piece delivery and knack for scoring heavily in big matches justified every penny of his price tag.
Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United): Named the official EA SPORTS Player of the Season. The United captain enjoyed a legendary campaign, logging an unbelievable, record-breaking 21 Premier League assists to rewrite the history books and single-handedly carry United’s creative engine.
Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest): The wildcard of the season. Anderson’s tireless work rate, driving runs, and high volume of ball recoveries made him an absolute standout, earning him a deserved spot over older, established superstars.
The Firepower: The Front Three
Bukayo Saka (Arsenal): Despite battling physical exhaustion and nagging injuries, Saka delivered a clinical seven goals and five assists in 31 appearances, stepping up with unmatched clutch energy down the right wing whenever the Gunners needed a spark.
Erling Haaland (Manchester City): Another day, another Golden Boot hunt. Haaland plundered 27 goals in 35 games to remain the most terrifying focal point in world football, keeping City in the title race right up until the final weeks.
**Antoine Semenyo (Manchester City): A total revelation. Semenyo proved to be one of the most lethal, versatile forwards in the top flight, scoring 17 league goals across both flanks to emerge as a massive fan favorite at the Etihad.
