We're a stickler for squad numbers. There's nothing quite as annoying as a player sporting a number that doesn't suit his position.
There are a few exceptions, but it is quite annoying. Strikers wearing number two, central midfielders wearing number seven, we can't be having it.
As wonderful as modern football is, one of its most annoying features is that it has essentially abolished the traditional 1-11 starting line-up. Whereas in eras gone by players' numbers would be determined by their position on the day, squad numbers now means the days of 1-11 have long gone.
It is reported that the last team to line up with those numbers was Charlton in the second game of the 98/99 season, meaning it has been over 21 years since it's been done.
Manchester United did it during the Manchester derby in 2008, but as a 50th anniversary tribute to the Munich air disaster. Over half the team had to change their regular squad numbers to make it happen, so we don't think it counts.
But what if somebody decided to give it a go this season? Who has the best line-up if they only selected players wearing numbers between '1' and '11'?
Surprisingly, only six teams in the Premier League have squads featuring each of those numbers. We have ranked these teams from the worst to the best, and also how say how likely we would be to see this team at some stage this season.
6. Newcastle United
This isn't an unrealistic Newcastle team, although it features plenty of bit part players. The back four is solid, although Ciaran Clark is out of position.
Richie, Joelinton, and Saint Maximin will be first choice, and the other three will play a part. Still, this is definitely the weakest of the six options.
Likeliness rating: 5/10
5. Bournemouth
This wouldn't be a bad Bournemouth team. It is close to a full strength back four, with a decent midfield to boot.
Up front they are lacking a bit of quality, with the likes of Callum Wilson, Harry Wilson, and Ryan Fraser missing out. Ramsdale also misses out, so for this reason, it's not likely that we see this team this season
Likeliness rating: 2/10
4. Sheffield United
This isn't a million miles away from Sheffield United's starting XI. Most of those players are regular starters, with the exception of Billy Sharp and Luke Freeman.
Callum Robinson is played out of position, while Lundstrum slots into the defence. There's no John Egan, David McGoldrick, or Lys Mousset, but it's a strong effort.
However, considering the amount of players that have to play out of position you'd think it unlikely that Chris Wilder trots out this starting team.
Likeliness rating: 4/10
3. Leicester City
We had to switch to three at the back, but this is a decent Leicester team. There's no Pereira, while Albrighton and Gray have found playing time hard to come by this season.
The midfield is excellent, although you get the feeling they could be overrun at times.
This team is unlikely, but Brendan Rodgers wouldn't feel awful if he had to use it.
Likeliness rating: 2/10
2. Burnley
If there is one team that could line up 1-11 this season, you'd imagine it would be Burnley. That team is very close to their first choice XI, with only a couple of absentees.
Charlie Taylor has been forced out the team by Erik Pieters, while Danny Drinkwater has been injured for much of the campaign.
If those two can return to the team, there is every chance this line-up could feature at some stage.
Likeliness rating: 7/10
1. Liverpool
If you take Nathaniel Clyne out of the equation, there is every chance we would see this team at some stage this season. The front three picks itself, while you could also argue that is Liverpool's strongest midfield.
Milner is the backup left back, and Lovren seems to have moved ahead of Joe Gomez in the pecking order at centre back.
This is an incredibly strong team, but we won't see it this season due to the inclusion of Clyne. Still, it is without doubt the strongest of the six.
Likeliness rating: 2/10
