As we approach the final couple of months of the 2021/22 Premier League campaign, we can certainly admit that it has been a brilliant year for Liverpool and Man City as they continue to chase the title.
However, it has also been a season for many teams out of the Big Six to shine for themselves, while a large number of individuals have outshone the big names.
We have decided to look at this season’s highest rated starting XI outside of the ‘Big Six’ clubs and it certainly is a very talented team.
The ratings come from WhoScored.com, which are calculated using over 200 raw statistics.
Here is the team...
9. Jarrod Bowen - 7.23
Jarrod Bowen has been one of the Premier League’s best players this season, scoring eight and assisting another eight. | Getty Images
10. Allan Saint-Maximin - 7.14
Saint-Maximin has been a shining star in a mostly struggling side for Newcastle this season, scoring five and assisting three. | Getty Images
11. Ivan Toney - 7.25
Ivan Toney is one of the highest rated players outside of the ‘big six’ after scoring 11 goals in 25 league appearances for Brentford. | Getty Images