Ten top young talents who could make a real impact this season.
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Reece Oxford (West Ham)
16-year-old midfielder put in a superbly mature display to help the Hammers to memorable opening day victory over Arsenal on the weekend.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek (Chelsea)
Young midfielder greatly impressed towards the end of last season, especially against Liverpool, and is a bright talent who could make an impression in Jose Mourinho’s squad this term.
Jordon Ibe (Liverpool)
Young wide-man will benefit from the departure of Raheem Sterling to Man City and the teenager, who can play in a full-back role or as a winger, started Liverpool’s opening weekend win over Stoke City.
Chuba Akpom (Arsenal)
Young forward, who is currently on loan at Hull City, may still get his chance to impress in the Gunners first-team set-up this season having impressed in pre-season action.
Rolando Aarons (Newcastle United)
Jamaican born winger netted for the Magpies last term and proved a real live-wire and Steve McClaren may well offer the 19-year-old a chance to shine in 2015/16.
Matt Targett (Southampton)
The latest graduate of the south-coast side’s strong academy set-up, the teenage left-back won the club’s Young Player of the Year award last season and already capped at Under-21 level by England.
James Wilson (Man United)
The Old Trafford youngster developed a reputation as a lethal finisher in Man United’s youth team set-up and scored Premier League goals in 2013/14 and 2014/15 and the departure of Robin van Persie and the decision to not sign Radamel Falcao on a permanent basis may offer the 19-year-old a chance to make an impact this term.
Kelechi Iheanacho (Man City)
17-year-old Nigerian has impressed in pre-season action, scoring against AS Roma, and the strong forward could see Premier League playing time with Stevan Jovetic, and quite likely also Edin Dzeko, leaving the Etihad Stadium this summer.
Gedion Zelalem (Arsenal)
18-year-old German born American midfielder made senior Gunners appearances in each of the past two seasons and is certainly maturing into a player who could garner more playing time in 2015/16.
Joe Gomez (Liverpool)
Signed from Charlton Athletic over the summer, this young defender has already looked impressive in Liverpool colours and could well be a first-team regular for Brendan Rodgers this season.