Daniel Sturridge — Liverpool: With Luis Suarez out of the picture, the spotlight will be placed directly on Sturridge. The England striker will be expected to build on a stellar 2013-14 campaign and pick up the goal-scoring slack in the wake of Suarez’s absence.
Romelu Lukaku — Everton: After spending last season in Everton on loan, the Belgian national transferred to the Liverpool-based club for £28 million last month. The big-bodied striker will be looking to build on an impressive 15-goal campaign last season.Daniel Sturridge — Liverpool: With Luis Suarez out of the picture, the spotlight will be placed directly on Sturridge. The England striker will be expected to build on a stellar 2013-14 campaign and pick up the goal-scoring slack in the wake of Suarez’s absence.
Ander Herrera — Manchester United: After nearly three years of courting, Herrera has finally landed in Manchester and will be tasked with control of the midfield. Following a year of major disappointment at Old Trafford, the Spanish national will be a welcome sight for Red Devil fans.Diego Costa — Chelsea: Costa set La Liga on fire last season, racking up 27 goals in the Spanish league as Atletico Madrid captured the title. The Spaniard was brought to London to do just the same, as Chelsea struggled up front in 2013-14.Bacary Sagna — Manchester City: After seven seasons at Arsenal, Sagna declined to re-sign with the Gunners and will now help anchor the reigning champions’ rejigged back line. Joining Sagna on defence will be newly signed countryman Eliaquim Mangala.Alexis Sanchez — Arsenal: The Gunners brought in the highly-touted Sanchez for an estimated £32 million fee, the second-highest in club history, and it could pay off in a big way. The quick-footed Chilean forward is the complete package, with an innate ability to create and put the ball in the back of the net.Christian Eriksen — Tottenham: Now in his second season with Spurs, the talented young Danish national is part of Tottenham’s core group looking to help the London club compete for a top-four spot. Eriksen will need to play a major role for the season to unfold favourably for Spurs.
Romelu Lukaku — Everton:Lukasz Fabianski — Swansea City: The Polish ‘keeper played sparingly at Arsenal, appearing in just one game last season, and signed with Swansea City on a free transfer for the opportunity to be the No. 1 guy between the sticks. Now, he’s gotten that chance.
Jose Fonte — Southampton: The Saints lost a lot of top talent during the transfer window, but were able to lock up the Portuguese defender to a new deal. If Southampton harbours any thoughts of improving on last year’s eighth place finish, Fonte will be the key at the back.Tim Krul — Newcastle United: The Dutch goalkeeper made a memorable appearance in the World Cup quarterfinals against Costa Rica, saving two penalties and talking a load of trash in the process. Krul has been a mainstay at Newcastle for years and will need to be at the top of his game this season.
Lukasz Fabianski — Swansea City:
