It seems that the publication of the 16-page supplement with The Times on Saturday has passed some readers by. Thus, with a view to maintaining a level playing field for all of our players, we are reproducing a few choice articles here. Below, Kaveh Solhekol finds riches in every position among the top-flight’s debutants.
LUKASZ FABIANSKI (ARSENAL) Jens Lehmann will not give up his place without a fight, but Fabianski could make a big impression this season and Poland goalkeepers have adapted well to British football.
BACARY SAGNA (ARSENAL) The 24-year-old was called up to the France squad for the first time last month. He is strong, quick, likes to get forward and is highly rated by Arsène Wenger.
RUSSELL ANDERSON (SUNDERLAND) Anderson moved to the Stadium of Light from Aberdeen this summer. The solid centre back is expected to make a big impact.
DAVID ROZEHNAL (NEWCASTLE) Putting your faith in Newcastle defenders has always been dangerous but the Czech looks like the finished article.
GARETH BALE (TOTTENHAM) The third left back to be signed by Tottenham in the past two seasons but Bale can defend, attack and score from set-pieces.
GEOVANNI (MANCHESTER CITY) Joined Barcelona for £11 million but City snapped him up on a free transfer. His passing should give PlayTheGame fans something to shout about.
KALIFA CISSE (READING) Replacing Steve Sidwell will not be easy, but Ciss?as caught the eye in training and Graeme Murty, the Reading captain, says the Frenchman could be the new Patrick Vieira.
ANDERSON (MAN UNITED) Tipped to become the new Ronaldinho, the Brazil playmaker will be eased into the first team. He is fast and his dribbling will unsettle the tightest of defences.
RYAN BABEL (LIVERPOOL) The £11.5 million buy from Ajax can play on either wing or up front and he caught the eye for Holland in the European Under21 Championship.
FIVE TO LEAVE ON THE SUBSTITUTES’ BENCH FOR NOW
F Fernando Torres (Liverpool) The Spaniard is supposed to be one of the best young strikers in the world but how long will it take him to acclimatise to the Premier League and is he really worth more than £20 million?
RM Julien Faubert (West Ham United) Faubert, a £6.1 million signing from Bordeaux, should not feature in PlayTheGame manager’s minds until at least Christmas after rupturing his Achilles during a friendly against Sigma Olomouc.
CM Tuncay Sanli (Middlesbrough) It is a long way from Istanbul to Middlesbrough and the Turkey midfield player, used to playing in the Champions League, may become disillusioned with life at the sharp end of the top flight.
F David Nugent (Portsmouth) Set his heart on a move to Everton - the club he has supported since he was a boy - and ended up at Portsmouth. Can the forward get over the disappointment of missing out on his dream move?
LM Nani (Manchester United) Sir Alex Ferguson has made mistakes in the transfer market - Juan Sebastian Veron, Kleberson, Massimo Taibi - and it is unlikely that all his summer signings will prove value for money.
