Darren Bent says four Chelsea players are the best in their position in the Premier League

It is clear that Chelsea have assembled a super talented squad of players. In fact, Darren Bent claims that four Blues stars are the best in their position in the Premier League.

Last year, Chelsea had the youngest team in the history of the Premier League across the whole season.

Of course, we’re backing Enzo Maresca’s young group to achieve big things in the 2025/26 campaign. They will need to compete against some proven teams such as Arsenal, Manchester City and reigning league champions Liverpool, though.

Robbie Fowler tips Chelsea to finish second in the upcoming Premier League campaign. On paper, they have a starting line-up that can stand up to anyone else in the division, but the question mark is around the consistency and endurance over a 38-game season.

Marc Cucurella reacts during Chelsea FC v Paris Saint-Germain: Final - FIFA Club World Cup 2025

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Darren Bent picks Chelsea quartet in best Premier League XI

During a conversation on talkSPORT Drive (11 August), Darren Bent was tasked with selecting the Premier League’s best player in each position to build a starting line-up.

He selected Reece James and Marc Cucurella as the best full-backs in England’s top division right now. In addition, he named Chelsea’s Moises Caicedo as the best defensive midfielder because Manchester City’s Rodri is returning from a long-term injury, while Cole Palmer was his preferred creative midfielder.

Position Player Club
Goalkeeper Alisson Liverpool
Right-back Reece James Chelsea
Centre-back William Saliba Arsenal
Centre-back Virgil van Dijk Liverpool
Left-back Marc Cucurella Chelsea
Defensive midfielder Moises Caicedo Chelsea
Central midfielder Declan Rice Arsenal
Attacking midfielder Cole Palmer Chelsea
Right-winger Mohamed Salah Liverpool
Striker Erling Haaland/Alexander Isak Manchester City/Newcastle United
Left-winger Eberechi Eze Crystal Palace
Darren Bent’s selections for best player in each position in the Premier League
Reece James and Moises Caicedo during the Premier League match against Newcastle United.
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On their day, Chelsea’s full-backs are as good as you will see in the Premier League. As for Caicedo and Palmer, the Blues’ most recent Player of the Season recipients, they ooze class.

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