The highly anticipated 2024/25 English Premier League season starts in a couple of days in what is lined up to be another exceptional campaign on all accounts.
Here we take a look at an English top flight XI of players for you to look out for that you might not expect to excel next season.
GK
Bart Verbruggen, Brighton & Hove Albion
Netherlands shot stopper Verbruggen is set to be the nailed on starter for Brighton next term, and impressed while in net for his nation at Euro 2024 at just 21-years-old, therefore could be in line for a massive campaign for the Seagulls.
RB
Daniel Munoz, Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace acquired the signing of Munoz in the 2024 January transfer and impressed last term under Oliver Glansner. With a full pre-season under his belt with Glasner, he is likely to only get better as his Premier League career continues.
CB
Max Kilman, West Ham United
Kilman signed for the Hammers this summer for £40m and now that he will be playing in a more competent team, he is expected to shine in the upcoming season. West Ham are building an impressive squad and Kilman could be at the heart of their success next term.
CB
Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Southampton
Harwood-Bellis was vital for Southampton last term, where he featured 43 times in a gruelling Championship season. At just 22-years-old, the English defender is expected to go from strength to strength as he gains more experience at a top level.
LB
Jurien Timber, Arsenal
Timber was sidelined for the majority of last-term after he suffered an ACL injury at the start of the campaign and the Gunners lacked strength in depth at the left-back position. The Dutch defender will be like a new signing and will hope to cement his place in an already strong back-line.
CM
Amadou Onana, Aston Villa
Onana made the switch this summer from Everton to Aston Villa, who will be playing in the Champions League next term. The Belgian midfielder impressed at the recent Euros and will likely continue this form playing in a new system at Villa.
CM
Carlos Baleba, Brighton &Hove Albion
Baleba was in and out of the starting XI for the Seagulls last term but showed good signs when he was given a run of games. The 20-year-old is expected to be given more regular minutes now that Pascal Gross has left the club and could thrive greatly as the season goes on.
AM
Emile Smith-Rowe, Fulham
Smith-Rowe struggled for regular first-team minutes over the last 18 months at Arsenal, but prior to this he showed some impressive form at the highest level. The English midfielder is expected to be one of the main men for Fulham in the upcoming season, so we could see him return to his best.
AM
Morgan Rogers, Aston Villa
Rogers featured 11 times in the second half of the Premier League last season and impressed greatly after chipping in with four goal contributions. The English attacking midfielder is just 22-years-old and we expect him to feature regularly while showing his worth next term.
ST
Christopher Nkunku, Chelsea
Nkunku’s debut season with Chelsea was riddled with injuries last term, but he has impressed this pre-season so far after scoring three goals. The French attacker could be the answer to Chelsea’s problems next term and help them get back where they want to be in the UEFA Champions League.
ST
Chris Wood, Nottingham Forrest
Despite playing in a struggling Forrest side, Chris Wood netted 14 times in the top flight last term, and his goal scoring prowess will be vital again for his side next term.
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