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The Premier League season’s Top Ten new arrivals of 2015-16

Manchester City v Manchester United - Premier League

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 20: Winning goalscorer Marcus Rashford of Manchester United (R) and team mate Anthony Martial celebrate victory after the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium on March 20, 2016 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

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All week at ProSoccerTalk we are reviewing the dramatic 2015-16 Premier League season.

From dishing out awards to looking back at the highs and lows in the as 20 teams battled it out, we’ll have every angle covered.

[ MORE: All 2015-16 PL season reviews ]

For the full archive of our review content, just hit the link above. For this post, it isn’t just about the best transfers -- We’ve done that -- it’s about new faces. And that means Kevin De Bruyne and Robert Huth resurfacing in the PL, as bold as they were, doesn’t fit the bill.


10. Roberto Firmino, Liverpool

The adjustment to the Premier League had its fits and starts, but Jurgen Klopp is happy to have the Brazilian at Anfield.

9. Idrissa Gueye, Aston Villa

On another team, his addition looks almost as good as fellow Ligue 1 import N’Golo Kante.

8. Andre Ayew, Swansea City

Filled the net and a pivotal role for the Welsh side.

Sunderland v West Bromwich Albion - Premier League

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - APRIL 02: Lamine Kone of Sunderland during the Barclays Premier League match between Sunderland and West Bromwich Albion at Stadium of Light on April 2, 2016 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images)

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7. Marcus Rashford, Manchester United

From out of nowhere, Rashford made a major impact at a major club (and for quite less than his teammate on the list).

6. Lamine Kone, Sunderland

For all the love that goes to Jermain Defoe for scoring timely goals, it was Kone who helped stabilize an incredibly shaky Black Cats back line.

5. Dele Alli, Tottenham Hotspur

For that juggling goal alone.

4. Anthony Martial, Manchester United

Dynamite, and constantly reminding us of Thierry Henry. Still a long way to go, of course, but wow.

3. Virgil Van Dijk, Southampton

A major part of Saints’ run to sixth, and a major shot to the bow of Celtic (who still won their league).

2. Dimitri Payet, West Ham United

He’s an actual wizard. We’re not totally kidding. Magic spells and such.

1. N’Golo Kante, Leicester City

He was the most complete player in the league during his first go-round. That’s cool.

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