Top 7 Players Who Deserved to Be in EPL’s 40 Man Shortlist for Team of the Season

• The Premier League unveiled the 40-man shortlist for the team of the season on Monday
• The list sparked fury among fans who questioned the omission of a number of top players
• Thomas Partey and Bruno Fernandes were among the players who were overlooked during the shortlist

Football fans have expressed their displeasure after the Premier League released its 40-man shortlist for the team of the season.

The 2022/23 season has been epic to say the least, with football stars across the 20 teams treating fans to entertaining football.

Every year, the Premier League unveils a shortlist of players adjudged to have performed beyond expectation to form part of the team of the season.

Fans are allowed to select their picks for each position from the shortlist to help the Premier League to build the 'dream team' from the players with the most votes.

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With just seven games to end the season, the Premier League has revealed a 40-man shortlist of players from which fans can have their say on.

However, Sportbible reports that the majority of the fans were less than impressed with the list as it overlooked a number of top players, who many contend should have made the cut.

Which players were overlooked

Arsenal anchorman Thomas Partey and Manchester United playmaker Bruno Fernandes headline a list of top players snubbed from the list.

Both midfielders have been integral for their respective teams this season, with Partey playing a key role in the Gunners' unprecedented title charge.

Fernandes, meanwhile, has played an equally vital role for the Red Devils, who are on course to securing Champions League football.

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United goalkeeper David de Gea was also overlooked despite being a frontrunner for the Golden Glove Award.

Other players who have been outstanding but ignored for the recognition include the Arsenal duo of Ben White and Granit Xhaka, Brentford's Ivan Toney, and Moisés Caicedo of Brighton.

White and Xhaka have been mainstay figures in Mikel Arteta's Arsenal squad this term, while Toney and Caicedo have made contributions in their teams' push to secure European football next season.

United plans major summer overhaul

Sports Brief has also reported that several big names at Manchester United have their future in danger, as Erik ten Hag reportedly plots a mass clear-out at the club in the summer.

The Red Devils are reportedly keen on more outgoings than incomings in the summer and among those on the chopping block is embattled defender, Harry Maguire.

United will also listen to offers for backup goalkeeper, Dean Henderson. Brandon Williams, Alex Telles, and Anthony Martial will also be made available in the summer, as will Eric Bailly, who is currently on loan at French club, Marseille.