Premier League team of the year includes Aston Villa hero and shock Everton inclusion, while Liverpool and Arsenal star men ignored

The Premier League season is far from over with 18 or 19 matches still to go but the calendar year of 2023 has now come to a close, highlighting the achievements of the last campaign as well as the first half of this one.

Aston Villa have been the real success story, soaring to dizzy heights under Unai Emery. Manchester City, Liverpool and Arsenal have all succeeded, too, but Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have failed to meet expectations.

It's not just about the teams themselves, though, as individual players must take credit for their performances. With that in mind, we've taken a look at the average WhoScored ratings for the calendar year of 2023 as a whole, finding the most consistent personnel in each position.

Some of the inclusions are expected, but others are a little surprising and there are one or two shock omissions. Here's a full run-through.