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  • Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, right, seen here in an England shirt, is one of Arsenal's best cameo performers. But at 20, he may be ready for a bigger role. Clive Mason / Getty Images
    Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, right, seen here in an England shirt, is one of Arsenal's best cameo performers. But at 20, he may be ready for a bigger role. Clive Mason / Getty Images
  • Now for the most exciting young talents to look forward to. We start with Romelu Lukaku, the Chelsea striker, who could emerge as his side's best player up front after a brilliant season with West Bromwich Albion. J Pat Carter / AP Photo
    Now for the most exciting young talents to look forward to. We start with Romelu Lukaku, the Chelsea striker, who could emerge as his side's best player up front after a brilliant season with West Bromwich Albion. J Pat Carter / AP Photo
  • Arsenal attacking midfielder Jack Wilshere, left, will look forward to a comeback after what was an injury marred season for the Englishman. Kirsty Wigglesworth / AP Photo
    Arsenal attacking midfielder Jack Wilshere, left, will look forward to a comeback after what was an injury marred season for the Englishman. Kirsty Wigglesworth / AP Photo
  • Among a number of new arrivals is Italy's Emanuele Giaccherini, right, who will play for Sunderland in the forward line. Andrew Medichini / AP Photo
    Among a number of new arrivals is Italy's Emanuele Giaccherini, right, who will play for Sunderland in the forward line. Andrew Medichini / AP Photo
  • Craig Bellamy, left, is one of two veterans who will be worth watching out for in the Premier League. The Welshman is 34 and his form hasn't got better, but he remains an integral part of the Cardiff City squad. Sergio Moraes / Reuters
    Craig Bellamy, left, is one of two veterans who will be worth watching out for in the Premier League. The Welshman is 34 and his form hasn't got better, but he remains an integral part of the Cardiff City squad. Sergio Moraes / Reuters
  • Aston Villa went out of their way to keep Christian Benteke, the 22-year-old Belgian centre-forward, from leaving for Tottenham. He will continue to be an asset for the Birmingham side. Simon Bellis / AP Images
    Aston Villa went out of their way to keep Christian Benteke, the 22-year-old Belgian centre-forward, from leaving for Tottenham. He will continue to be an asset for the Birmingham side. Simon Bellis / AP Images
  • First of the three established players in the Premier League needs no introduction. Robin van Persie, the Dutch forward, was the X-factor for Manchester United last season. Eddie Keogh / Reuters
    First of the three established players in the Premier League needs no introduction. Robin van Persie, the Dutch forward, was the X-factor for Manchester United last season. Eddie Keogh / Reuters
  • Jesus Navas is one the most exciting signings for Manchester City having had plenty of success in the midfield for both Spain and Sevilla. Getty Images
    Jesus Navas is one the most exciting signings for Manchester City having had plenty of success in the midfield for both Spain and Sevilla. Getty Images
  • Norwich City are expected to have plenty of firepower with the purchase of Ricky Van Wolfswinkel, the Dutch forward, who is being hailed as one of the great talents in European football.
    Norwich City are expected to have plenty of firepower with the purchase of Ricky Van Wolfswinkel, the Dutch forward, who is being hailed as one of the great talents in European football.
  • Fernandinho is another seemingly brilliant signing for Manchester City. A player who has got pace and a searing long-range shot.
    Fernandinho is another seemingly brilliant signing for Manchester City. A player who has got pace and a searing long-range shot.
  • Chelsea's Andre Schurrle is one of Germany's most promising midfielders. He is sure to form a partnership with Mata. Darren Walsh / Chelsea via AP Images
    Chelsea's Andre Schurrle is one of Germany's most promising midfielders. He is sure to form a partnership with Mata. Darren Walsh / Chelsea via AP Images
  • Sandro, the Brazilian defensive midfielder, will have a big role to play at Tottenham Hotspur after recovering from cruciate injuries. Michael Regan / Getty Images
    Sandro, the Brazilian defensive midfielder, will have a big role to play at Tottenham Hotspur after recovering from cruciate injuries. Michael Regan / Getty Images
  • Now for the comeback players. David Meyler, the Irishman, has done well at Sunderland, is an aggressive midfielder and reads the game well He will be an asset to Hull City. Tony Marshall / Getty Images
    Now for the comeback players. David Meyler, the Irishman, has done well at Sunderland, is an aggressive midfielder and reads the game well He will be an asset to Hull City. Tony Marshall / Getty Images
  • Yet another Brazilian import, Paulinho is a deep-lying midfielder who has done well for his national team in the Fifa Confederations Cup. He could be a good buy for Tottenham Hotspur. Ian Kington / AFP
    Yet another Brazilian import, Paulinho is a deep-lying midfielder who has done well for his national team in the Fifa Confederations Cup. He could be a good buy for Tottenham Hotspur. Ian Kington / AFP
  • Raheem Sterling, Liverpool's English midfielder, was outstanding last season and is a scary talent at just 19 years of age. He will need to discipline himself off the pitch, though. Paul Ellis / AFP
    Raheem Sterling, Liverpool's English midfielder, was outstanding last season and is a scary talent at just 19 years of age. He will need to discipline himself off the pitch, though. Paul Ellis / AFP
  • Manchester United's Ryan Giggs is evergreen at the age of 39. But this season, he will have the additional responsibility of coaching his own teammates players as he joins David Moyes' backroom staff. Jon Super / AP Photo
    Manchester United's Ryan Giggs is evergreen at the age of 39. But this season, he will have the additional responsibility of coaching his own teammates players as he joins David Moyes' backroom staff. Jon Super / AP Photo
  • The Spanish Juan Mata is Chelsea's creative player in midfield. Carl Court / AFP
    The Spanish Juan Mata is Chelsea's creative player in midfield. Carl Court / AFP
  • Yaya Toure, of Ivory Coast, will continue to drive Manchester City's midfield. Andrew Yates / AFP
    Yaya Toure, of Ivory Coast, will continue to drive Manchester City's midfield. Andrew Yates / AFP
  • Nathan Baker, left, had a few forgettable moments on the football pitch for Aston Villa. But the 22-year-old Englishman has improved since and will be one to watch out for. Ben Stansall / AFP
    Nathan Baker, left, had a few forgettable moments on the football pitch for Aston Villa. But the 22-year-old Englishman has improved since and will be one to watch out for. Ben Stansall / AFP

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