WITH the new Premier League season only weeks away, it's time for us to assess who, aside from the usual suspects, will be making the headlines.
Arsenal fans will hope Andrei Arshavin continues the rich vein of form he showed towards the end of the last campaign, including that virtuoso four-goal wonder show at Anfield. The pint-sized Russian has taken to the Premiership like a duck to water and, at £12m looks a snip. If Arsene Wenger's men are to challenge for the big prizes, Arshavin will be key.
Chelsea have been relatively quiet in the transfer market, but in Daniel Sturridge, they may have unearthed a gem. The young forward was deemed surplus to requirements at Manchester City, but some sparkling performances in pre-season have set tongues wagging at the Blues' Cobham training ground. With a deft first touch, great technique and an eye for goal, Carlo Ancelotti can send Shevchenko and Pizzarro on to pastures new without any sleepless nights.
Gabriel Agbonlahor and Ashley Young were the toast of Villa Park last season. However, this time around it could be Birmingham-born Nathan Delfouneso stealing their thunder. The 18-year-old striker has been prolific for both the youth and reserve teams, and marked his full first team debut with a goal, against MSK Zilina in the UEFA Cup. By the end of last season he had 13 senior appearances to his name, and only a fool would bet against Martin O' Neill increasing that figure in the coming months.
Arsenal fans will hope Andrei Arshavin continues the rich vein of form he showed towards the end of the last campaign, including that virtuoso four-goal wonder show at Anfield. The pint-sized Russian has taken to the Premiership like a duck to water and, at £12m looks a snip. If Arsene Wenger's men are to challenge for the big prizes, Arshavin will be key.
Chelsea have been relatively quiet in the transfer market, but in Daniel Sturridge, they may have unearthed a gem. The young forward was deemed surplus to requirements at Manchester City, but some sparkling performances in pre-season have set tongues wagging at the Blues' Cobham training ground. With a deft first touch, great technique and an eye for goal, Carlo Ancelotti can send Shevchenko and Pizzarro on to pastures new without any sleepless nights.
Gabriel Agbonlahor and Ashley Young were the toast of Villa Park last season. However, this time around it could be Birmingham-born Nathan Delfouneso stealing their thunder. The 18-year-old striker has been prolific for both the youth and reserve teams, and marked his full first team debut with a goal, against MSK Zilina in the UEFA Cup. By the end of last season he had 13 senior appearances to his name, and only a fool would bet against Martin O' Neill increasing that figure in the coming months.
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