The players who’s form has dropped greatly since last season.
There were a number of Premier League players who were in fine form last season and are now shadows of their former selves.
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Here is an XI of the worst culprits.
GK – Tim Howard, Everton
Heralded as one of the best goalkeepers in the division and at the 2014 World Cup, but now the USA international looks like a complete liability.
RB – Bacary Sagna, Manchester City
First choice at Arsenal last term and thought of as one of the best right-backs in the country, now can barely get a game at City.
CB – Per Mertesacker, Arsenal
Was initially accused of being too slow and cumbersome when he first arrived at the Emirates Stadium, but received plenty of praise last year. It’s back to the former now.
CB – Dejan Lovren, Liverpool
Credited with making Southampton a defensive behemoth in 2013/14, but since leaving for Anfield in a £20m deal perhaps it was Jose Fonte doing all the work after all.
LB – Glen Johnson, Liverpool
Could never defend, but that didn’t matter because the England international was great going forward. Johnson can’t do that now either.
CDM – Gareth Barry, Everton
Looked to have revitalised his career whilst on-loan from the Citizens, so Roberto Martinez signed the 33-year-old permanently and now he looks woeful once again.
CM – Aaron Ramsey, Arsenal
Being named as one of the best midfielders in Europe 12 months ago and now can barely dub himself as a poor man’s Jack Wilshere.
CM – Steven Gerrard, Liverpool
Captain fantastic last season and nearly steered the Reds to the title, but now looks more reminiscent of that slip against Chelsea in each game he plays.
RW – Adnan Januzaj, Manchester United
Billed as the best young player in the world after scoring a debut brace against Sunderland – now the 19-year-old is an unknown figure at Old Trafford.
ST – Rickie Lambert, Liverpool
One of an elite few to score and assist more than 10 league goals last campaign, now five of one or the other would be a miracle.
LW – Marko Arnautovic, Stoke City
Friend of Mario Balotelli and considered a great coup for the Potters, but 12 months on the 25-year-old is about as effective as his Italian counterpart.