English Premier League Players to Watch For This Season (2008-2009)

Season on season stars are born in the mostRight man in right time at wrong place describes ace
prestigious and glamorous league of the world. Be itLiverpool striker Fernando Torres the best. After his
goal-machine Cristiano Ronaldo or the prolific Chelseawonderful season in 2007/08 Liverpool couldnot afford
scorer Didier Drogba or Liverpool striker Fernandoany titles as they lack players in other sections of the
Torres, everyone plays for a reason. Fame, moneyfield.
and substance follows the best in the breed.This year, with Robbie Keane partnering him towards
Now let us look at the players who are favorites forthe goal post Liverpool can hope of any miracles. But
this season of Barclays Premier League :Torres is the key player, and if he scores 40+ goals
1 - Cristiano Ronaldoand Keane adds some then who knows, they might
Club: Manchester Unitedpull off something. Afterall football isn't always
Position: Wingerprediaction.
The best and safest bet to put your money on is4 - Cesc Fabregas
Cristiano Ronaldo. He has been the buzz of theClub: Arsenal
summer regarding his transfer to Spanish club RealPosition: Central midfielder
Madrid. And why not, we are talking of a player whoYoung and refreshing, Cesc will return to Arsenal with
scored 42 goals in a season, winning his team bothwinning memories of Euro Cup winning. Arsenal has
Premier League and UEFA Champion's league. Withlost its top players this summer, but Samir Nasri's
the news that he's going to stay ateast for one moreinclusion in the team could do some young-wonders
season at Old Trafford ManU fans can expect theirfor Arsenal.
third consecutive Premiership title this season.Cesc Fabregas's performance, both in international and
While Sir Alex Ferguson is yet to sign a striker for theclub football has been promising, but comparisions of
team (most proabaly Tottenham striker Dimitarhim with Thierry Henry is like expecting a lot from the
Berbatov), Ronaldo along with Wayne Roonay andyoung legs.
Tevez forms one of the most lethal forward line-up to5 - Jo
face with. If he continues his scoring streak, he surely isClub: Manchester City
the best that Premiership can offer this season.Position: Striker
2 - Didier DrogbaThis Brazilian International is no easy customer to deal
Club: Chelseawith. All of 21, the product from South American
Position: Strikersoccer giant Brazil, Jo will have to play a huge role in
He has done it before and he can do it again. To winMan City because of their financial problems to bring in
big games for Chelsea. A prolif striker of the ball Didiergood players.
Drogab is the only player whose presence gives6 - Peter Crouch
Chelsea any hopes of winning titles this season.Club: Portsmouth
With both Premiership and UEFA Championship's lossPosition: Striker
to rivals Manchester United being very close, DrogbaThe tallest player in EPL with 6'7", Crouch is
will be accompanied this time byconsidered by many as a under-rated player. With a
ex-Barcelonaplaymaker Deco to fill up th gaps. Worldgoal per game ratio of 2 for national team England, his
Cup wiining coach Luis Felipe Scolari will alsopresence in Liverpool was nothing more than a
accompany them for the titles this season.substitute. He surely has found a right place to play in.
3 - Fernando TorresThis was our list of some players to watch out for this
Club: Liverpoolseason. Let us know which players found a place in
Position: Strikeryour list of favorites.