We've now officially passed the halfway point of this enthralling Barclays Premier League season, and since the first ball was kicked way back in August, we've managed to form a pretty good idea of who we can and can't expect to see making an appearance in the 'team of the season' in May. This mid-term assessment is aimed at identifying those who have excelled in their roles this season, and in some cases caught us all by surprise. There is, of course, still an awful long way to go until the Premier League trophy is lifted and the awards dished out, but these players have certainly given themselves a good chance of silverware and other honours with their consistently good performances. So, without further ado, here is a look at those who have performed best in each position so far this season. And in case you're wondering, the formation of choice here will be 4-3-3.
