AI names best Prem XI of all time but leaves out two goal machine strikers

ChatGPT was asked to pick the all-time best Premier League XI – and left out Erling Haaland and Harry Kane.

The AI bot plumped for record goal scorer Alan Shearer and ex-Arsenal striker Thierry Henry, with former Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo completing the front line.

But Man City star Haaland, 23, who rifled in a record 36 Prem goals last season, and Tottenham all-time top scorer Kane, 30, now with Bayern Munich, failed to make the cut in the Bettingapps.org stunt.

The AI said: “This line-up includes players who have consistently demonstrated exceptional skill, impact and longevity in the Premier League.

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"However, there are many other players who could also be considered among the best, depending on personal preferences and criteria for evaluation.”

The chatbot opted for legendary Old Trafford stopper Peter Schmeichel between the sticks, Gary Neville, John Terry, Vincent Kompany and Ashley Cole in defence, and Steven Gerrard, Paul Scholes and Frank Lampard in midfield in a 4-3-3 formation.

The study by Bettingapps.org said it tasked the “impartial” artificial intelligence tool with choosing the ultimate Premier League line-up because humans would always be swayed by club allegiances.

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But revealing a flaw in the technology, the report’s authors said ChatGPT probably left out Haaland and others due to gaps in its data from the past two years.

A spokesman for the betting apps site said: “Choosing an all-time best Premier League team is a tough ask, as for most people it is hard to remain objective due to their allegiances to certain teams.

"Betting experts at Bettingapps.org asked the impartial artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT to compile its best premier league XI of all time, and it gave us the list of the most accomplished and iconic players in its opinion.”

The AI XI is as follows:

Goalkeeper: Peter Schmeichel – Manchester United

Defenders: Gary Neville – Manchester United, John Terry – Chelsea, Vincent Kompany – Manchester City, Ashley Cole – Arsenal/Chelsea

Midfielders: Steven Gerrard – Liverpool, Paul Scholes – Manchester United, Frank Lampard – Chelsea

Forwards: Cristiano Ronaldo – Manchester United, Thierry Henry – Arsenal, Alan Shearer – Blackburn Rovers/Newcastle United

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