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AFP's Premier League team of the season

As the 2014-15 Premier League season fades into the sunset, AFP's London football writers present their team of the season, playing in a 4-4-2 formation: Goalkeeper David de Gea (Manchester United) The error-prone start to the Spaniard's Old Trafford career seemed a distant memory at the end of a superb campaign that could be his last in England if he is unable to resist the lure of an approach from Real Madrid. Defenders Branislav Ivanovic (Chelsea) Described by Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho as "a competitive animal with a big heart", the Serbian once again proved the model of consistency with his powerful and poised displays at right-back. Jose Fonte (Southampton) Key to Southampton's surprisingly successful campaign was their parsimonious defence, which gave up fewer goals than any team except Chelsea. Elegant Portuguese centre-back Fonte rightly took a large share of the plaudits. John Terry (Chelsea) Hanging proudly from the Matthew Harding Stand at Stamford Bridge, a banner emblazoned with the slogan 'CAPTAIN, LEADER, LEGEND' pays fitting tribute to Terry. He might be the club's senior citizen, but he has defied predictions he was about to be pensioned off by captaining his team to their first Premier League title since 2010. Ryan Bertrand (Southampton) After beginning his career at Chelsea, where Ashley Cole set the benchmark for left-backs, the 25-year-old England international has established himself as one of the league's best in the position. Midfielders Eden Hazard (Chelsea) Initially the source of some vexation for Mourinho with his lackadaisical approach to defending, the Belgium star shrugged off those concerns to emerge as the majestic fulcrum of Chelsea's vibrant attack, with his 14 goals and nine assists playing a central role in their march to the title. Santi Cazorla (Arsenal) Arsene Wenger's bold decision to switch Cazorla from his usual offensive-minded position to a more conservative role as one of two holding midfielders has paid rich dividends for the Gunners, with the Spaniard thriving in their improved performances against top-four rivals. Cesc Fabregas (Chelsea) Returning to England after a mixed spell with home-town club Barcelona, the 28-year-old Spaniard finally won the Premier League for the first time -- a fitting reward for a impressive season at the heart of Chelsea's midfield. Alexis Sanchez (Arsenal) The Chile forward became the second most expensive player in Arsenal history when Wenger splashed out £35 million ($54.2 million, 49.2 million euros) to sign him from Barcelona last year and he has proved to be worth every penny, establishing himself as a fans' favourite with a potent combination of guile and grace. Forwards Sergio Aguero (Manchester City) While City could mount only a spluttering and ultimately unsuccessful defence of the title, there was still no stopping the Argentine pocket rocket, who plundered 26 goals in 33 appearances to finish as the league's top scorer. Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur) Hailed in song as "one of our own" by Tottenham supporters, the 21-year-old product of the club's youth academy enjoyed a brilliant breakthrough season with 21 goals in 34 league games securing an England debut and establishing him as one of the league's most lethal finishers.