1. Wayne Rooney (Manchester United)
After 34 goals for Manchester United in 2011/12, a strike partnership with Robin van Persie looked like a mouth-watering combination for this season. The two were the top Premier League scorers in 2011/12, but it ended up being Rooney who played a more subdued role as van Persie continued to star when he joined United from Arsenal. The Dutchman became the team’s main striker, scoring 30 times, while Rooney ended up looking a bit out of sorts as he filled in in midfield and on the wings. The 27-year-old still managed 16 goals, but never looked close to his best in a frustrating campaign. With this bit-part role in the team, he is rumoured to have submitted a transfer request at Old Trafford and could move on this summer. Many big clubs still rate him and could make a move, but it might be risky after some of that well-known spark looks to have gone.