Premier League 2018-19: Five youngsters to keep an eye on this season

Manchester United v Liverpool - Premier League

The Premier League season has already begun. Teams are finalized after the transfer window. Some have eyes upon the title while others just want to stay in this mighty competition for one more year. Premier league is known for the drama of tight competition which it offers to its fans. In a league where Leicester city can stun everybody by winning a league out of nowhere, the big names are expected to do more with whatever talent they have got in their squad.

Every team has got young lads which they have either purchased or nourished them in their youth academy. Here are 5 young lads to look out for in this year's premier league.


#5 Marcus Rashford

Rashford is United's new number 10 this season. Though the 19-year-old hasn't been guaranteed a place in the starting XI, he has a treasure of talent to display even from the bench. Rashford is known for his pacey dribbling and occasional set pieces. The Englishmen was awarded a chance to be part of the World Cup as a result of his successful performances last season. Marcus Rashford can surely act as a rest for first-team players like Alexis Sanchez, Romelu Lukaku and Juan Mata in Champions league, Community shield and, FA Cup and even have the ability to make his place in the starting XI.

Rashford appeared 35 times in last season's premier league in which he scored 7 goals and provide 5 assists.

#4 Ruben Neves

Wolverhampton Wanderers v Everton FC - Premier League
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Everton FC - Premier League

The former Porto boy has surely impressed in last season's Championship. Neves committed his future to Wolves as they got promoted to Premier League. The 21-year-old Portuguese is a box to box midfielder known for his defensive tackles, accurate long balls, and distanced shots. It is very likely to see Ruben change the flanks by providing long balls to either of the wingers. Neves is also a champion of sorts when it comes to set pieces and provided an example of it by scoring a remarkable top corner free kick against Everton.

The 21-year-old appeared 42 times for Wolverhampton Wanderers in last season's Championship and scored 6 goals.

#3 Trent Alexander-Arnold

Liverpool v Torino - Pre-Season Friendly
Liverpool v Torino - Pre-Season Friendly

The new Liverpool right-back was given a chance when first-team right back, Nathaniel Clyne got injured last season. Joe Gomez replaced Clyne in the Premier League but Arnold was given a chance to replace him in the Champions League. Arnold surely outperformed Gomez for the role of right back under boss Jurgen Klopp. The 19-year-old is known for his tight defending and curved crosses into the box from anywhere near the right flank and serves as a perfect support to Liverpool's big gun, Mohamed Salah, on the right flank.

Alexander-Arnold has appeared 27 times for Liverpool in the Premier League in which he kept 7 clean sheets.

#2 Richarlison de Andrade

Wolverhampton Wanderers v Everton FC - Premier League
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Everton FC - Premier League

Richarlison completed a heavy £40 million move to Everton from Watford this summer, Telegraph reported. The 21-year-old Brazilian impressed everybody with his performances at Watford. Many questions have been asked regarding his fee but the Brazilian proved his worth on his Premier League debut by scoring two goals against Wolves. The Brazilian is known for his pace and control on the ball. Richarlison will add more pace to Everton's attacking gameplay, pairing well with Theo Walcott.

Richarlison has appeared 39 times in the Premier League in which he provided 4 assists and scored 7 goals.

#1 Ryan Sessegnon

Fulham FC v Crystal Palace - Premier League
Fulham FC v Crystal Palace - Premier League

Sessegnon is surely the player to look out for this season. Ryan won both 'Player of the Season' and 'Young Player of the Season' in last year's Championship. He is a regular starter for Fulham, now paired up with marvellous talents as a result of Fulham's expensive transfer window. Ryan is known for his magical left foot, pace and finishing in attacking conditions. Sessegnon can pair up well with new boys André Schürrle and Aleksandar Mitrović, to lead Fulham's attack this season.

Ryan Sessegnon played 49 matches in last year's Championship in which he scored 16 goals and provided 8 assists.

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