PREMIER LEAGUE: Who will be the star to light up the opening weekend of fixtures?  
The new Premier League season is due to kick off this weekend
Sportsmail's writers and experts have revealed their tips for which players need to hit the ground running in this campaign
Youngsters and big-money signings will be eager to prove their worth 

With a new Premier League season set to kick off, Sportsmail's writers and experts single out their picks to shine on the opening weekend of fixtures. 
Big-money signings, youngsters or members of the old guard with a point to prove - they'll all be keen to get off to be best possible start this term. 


Memphis Depay (left) poses with his new Manchester United shirt alongside manager Louis van Gaal (right)
Memphis Depay
I think Manchester United's new Dutch signing will hit the ground running. Whether he will be able to maintain top form throughout a tough season is another thing, but he has the talent and confidence to make an early impact.
Ian Ladyman



Bournemouth striker produced a fine scoring return in the Championship and will hope to continue his form
Callum Wilson
He is the brightest light in the biggest Premier League underdog story. With 23 goals in Bournemouth's promotion campaign, he is expected to excel in the top flight.
Riath Al-Samarrai


James Milner's free transfer to Liverpool this summer could prove to be a shrewd bit of business
James Milner
There has been lots of money spent and a whole new range of players for audiences to get to know, but Milner is a familiar face and a clever signing on a free by Liverpool. These days he is seen as a plodder, but he is a better than that and, if Liverpool are to survive an onslaught at Stoke, they need him to get a grip on midfield.
Lee Clayton


Aleksandar Mitrovic, Newcastle's £13million signing from Anderlecht, is set to lead the line at St James' Park
Aleksandar Mitrovic
The Serbian striker has a 'bit of the devil in him' according to Newcastle boss Steve McClaren and against Southampton he could cause havoc.
Craig Hope

Sadio Mane
The Southampton forward averaged almost a goal every other league game in his first season, including the fastest Premier League hat-trick, and a shaky Newcastle defence could be taken apart.
Sam Cunningham

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero's pedigree has been proven for years; no doubt he will be key again 
Sergio Aguero
The Argentine reckons he has ended his injury woes by cutting out red meat, pasta and sugar. Revelling in the extra space the arrival of Raheem Sterling will give Manchester City, he will feast on chances at West Brom on Monday.
Mike Keegan

Liverpool's new £29m man Roberto Firmino will be under the spotlight when he lines up against Stoke City
Roberto Firmino
It is a baptism of fire at Stoke for the silky Brazilian but he can cope with quick feet and goals from midfield for Liverpool.
Oliver Todd

Memphis Depay
Great things are expected of the Manchester United new boy. And with a name like that, he is a headline writer's dream.
Chris Wheeler



Manchester United have signed anchorman Morgan Schneiderlin from Southampton to enforce in midfield
Morgan Schneiderlin
the Manchester United midfielder will underline his status as one of the stellar deals of the summer by scoring on his competitive debut in a win over Tottenham.
Nick Harris



Yohan Cabaye joined Crystal Palace this summer in a £13m deal, making him the club's all-time record signing

Yohan Cabaye
Nothing illustrated the purchasing power of the Premier League better than Crystal Palace signing Cabaye. Alan Pardew knows how to bring out the best in him so Norwich could be in for a long afternoon.
Rob Draper

Memphis Depay
It was evident in pre-season that Depay and Wayne Rooney were on the same wavelength and the Dutch star should be an exciting addition to Manchester United's forward line, bringing pace, incisive passing and set-piece ability.
Adam Shergold




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