30 years of the Premier League: A best XI

Since the Premier League kicked off in August 1992, players from all around the world have come to grace the English top flight.

Here, the PA news agency picks out a team from the past 30 years which, at its prime, might well have given current champions Manchester City a run for their money.

Premier League appearances: 443, Premier League titles: Four

The Czech goalkeeper enjoyed a hugely successful spell with Chelsea from 2004 to 2015, winning the Premier League title four times, as well as four FA Cups, three League Cups and the 2011-12 Champions League then the 2012-13 Europa League.

Cech, who left to join Arsenal, where he also lifted the FA Cup again, holds the record for overall Premier League clean sheets at 202.

Appearances: 385; Titles: Three

During his time at first Arsenal and then Chelsea, Cole won the Premier League three times and seven FA Cups.

After a successful Arsenal spell, Cole moved to Stamford Bridge following a protracted transfer saga in 2006 and secured a Premier League title, four FA Cups, the League Cup and the Champions League as well as the Europa League.

Appearances: 492; Titles: Five

Chelsea captain Terry helped guide the Blues to five Premier League titles and went on to make more than 700 appearances for the club across 19 seasons.

Terry, 41, also lifted the FA Cup five times, the League Cup on three occasions as well enjoying both Champions League and Europa League success.

Appearances: 265; Titles: Four

Kompany was City’s captain at the heart of the defence, helping secure a first championship title since 1968 and he also lifted the Premier League trophy on four occasions.

After 265 Premier League appearances, Kompany left City at the end of the 2018-19 campaign, which saw Pep