5 young players who'll make a mark this EPL season

The English Premier League is known for its competitiveness, which makes it difficult for young talents to break into the first team and make their name. For the players who manage to do this, their talent has to be exceptional, and their maturity has to be beyond their years. The physical aspect of the league is a challenging aspect to face for any young prodigy.

In recent season, the players who have broken through have made a name for themselves both in club football and internationally. It depends on their manager's faith and patience, while also on the player's quick adaptability.

This season too throws up a number of potential breakout young players and we've chosen the ones most likely to make a mark. Players like Rashford, Jesus, and Loftus Cheek have been kept out because they already have made their names in the previous seasons.

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#1 Ryan Sessegnon - Fulham

Let's begin with the one who has been probably the most talked about from the lot. Ryan Sessegnon had a phenomenal season at Fulham last year where he scored 16 goals and assisted 8, helping his team to a promotion place. He did this while being only 17.

This has sparked huge interest in the English youngster who started his career as a left back and gradually made his way to the wing position because of his attacking capabilities.

Sound familiar? Yes, the young lad has already been compared to Gareth Bale and even the brilliant attacking fullback Marcelo. No pressure there, we see, living up to those expectations!

Sessegnon will look to bring his form to the Premier League this season and perhaps showcase to a wider audience what all the buzz surrounding him is about.

#2 Diogo Jota - Wolves

Jota will look to impress this season

The Portuguese youngster, much like Sessegnon, had a great season in the championship and was vital to their title winning promotion. He managed 17 goals and provided another 5 while playing in an advanced midfield position. Jota can at times also play as a second striker.

He has already started the season well and looks set bring his attacking qualities to the top flight. Jota is 21 currently and fast maturing into a quality player. He was also selected in the interim Portuguese squad for the World Cup.

Game time will be plenty for him at Wolves this season and he will look to make full use of that to get decent attacking returns. Probably not as much as the previous season, but anything in the range of 5-10 goals will be considered a success.

He might even manage to surpass that, with the Wolves recruiting some quality players in the transfer window.

#3 Phil Foden - Manchester City

Can Foden get more chances in the absence of De Bruyne?

The Man City youth academy product caught the eye of the world when he became 'player of the tournament' for his performances in the Under-17 World Cup, where he led England to victory.

Foden has since made appearances from the bench in City's first team and has been impressive whenever given the chance. The majority of his opportunities have been in the pre-season, where he has displayed skill and maturity beyond his years.

With Kevin De Bruyne out for a few months with injury, Foden might just get a bigger role to play in the squad. It may be a chance for him to demonstrate to his coach and the world exactly what he can provide at the very top level.

Many English players through the years have taken the leap to become reliable first team assets. Foden might just be the next.

#4 Callum Hudson-Odoi - Chelsea

Hudson-Odoi is a pacy winger

Another Englishman looking to break into the first team of another big club, Hudson-Odoi had a scintillating pre season where he displayed mesmerizing skills and pace.

He plays on the left wing which is primarily the spot of Eden Hazard. It would be safe to assume that nobody is removing Hazard from his first team spot, but Hudson Odoi will be looking to be a great understudy this season.

At such a young age, he may be experimented with in different positions, and could nail down a starting spot if he plays well.

New manager Sarri has shown trust in the young player already by starting him against Manchester City in the Community Shield. It looks like he will definitely be getting a few more opportunities this season, especially in the Europa League. If he manages to impresses, then who knows how far his season might just go.

#5 Matteo Guendouzi - Arsenal

Guendouzi made his debut against Man City

The 19 year old acquisition from France was a surprise starter in the opening week against Manchester City. It proved to be a tough fixture but Guendouzi managed to impress in his debut.

The Frenchman plays in central midfield as a deep lying play-maker. He has incisive passing skills, and provides creativity as well as assurance from the back. For his age, Guendouzi looks very tactically aware and perhaps has to only work on his physical aspect to meet the demands of the Premier League.

To start him over other midfield options against the toughest club in England at the moment shows his manager's belief in him. This will go a long way in giving him much needed minutes this season. Guendouzi might just become crucial to the new side that Emery is building at Arsenal and the signs look good.