Season after season stars are born in the most prestigious and glamorous league in the world. Whether it’s goalscoring machine Cristiano Ronaldo or Chelsea’s prolific goalscorer Didier Drogba or Liverpool striker Fernando Torres, everyone plays for a reason. Fame, money, and substance follow the best of the breed.
Now let’s take a look at the favorite players for this Barclays Premier League season:
1 – Cristiano Ronaldo
Club: Manchester United
Position: Winger
The best and safest bet to put your money is Cristiano Ronaldo. It has been the buzz of the summer regarding his transfer to Spanish club Real Madrid. And why not, we are talking about a player who scored 42 goals in one season, winning his team both the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League. With the news that he will stick around for another season at Old Trafford ManU, fans can look forward to his third successive Premiership title this season.
While Sir Alex Ferguson is yet to sign a striker for the team (most likely Tottenham striker Dimitar Berbatov), Ronaldo along with Wayne Roonay and Tevez make up one of the deadliest line-ups to come up against. If he continues his scoring streak, he is surely the best the Premiership has to offer this season.
2 – Didier Drogba
Club: Chelsea
Position: Forward
He has done it before and he can do it again. Win important matches for Chelsea. Didier Drogab, a prolific striker on the ball, is the only player whose presence gives Chelsea any hope of winning titles this season.
With the defeat of the Premiership and the UEFA Championship against Manchester United very close, Drogba will be accompanied this time by the ex-Barcelona
midfielder Deco to fill in the gaps. World Cup winning coach Luis Felipe Scolari will also accompany them for this season’s titles.
3-Fernando Torres
Club: Liverpool
Position: Forward
The right man at the right time in the wrong place describes Liverpool ace Fernando Torres as the best. After their wonderful season in 2007/08, Liverpool could not afford any titles as they lack players in other sections of the field.
This year, with Robbie Keane accompanying him towards the goal post, Liverpool can expect some miracle. But Torres is the key player, and if he scores 40-plus goals and Keane adds a few, who knows, they could do something. After all, football is not always a prediction.
4 – Cesc Fabregas
Club: Arsenal
Position: central midfielder
Young and refreshing, Cesc will return to Arsenal with winning memories of the European Championship. Arsenal have lost their best players this summer, but the inclusion of Samir Nasri in the squad could do some wonders for Arsenal.
Cesc Fabregas’ performance, both in international and club football, has been promising, but comparing him to Thierry Henry is like expecting too much from young legs.
5 – Jo
Club: Manchester United
Position: Forward
This Brazilian international is not an easy client to deal with. At 21, a product of South American soccer giant Brazil, Jo will have to play a very important role in Man City due to his financial problems in bringing in good players.
6 – Peter Crouch
Club: Portsmouth
Position: Forward
The tallest player in the EPL at 6’7″, Crouch is considered by many to be an underrated player. With a goals-per-game ratio of 2 for the England team, his presence at Liverpool was nothing more than a substitute. For sure you have found a suitable place to play.
This was our list of some players to watch this season. Let us know which players found a spot on your favorites list.