Islamabad, Sept. 9 -- The new Premier League season starts on Saturday with a clutch of young players eager to play a starring role.

After Manchester United's Mason Greenwood was the breakout star last term, AFP Sport looks at five candidates aiming to emulate the striker's success in the coming months: Phil Foden (Manchester City) Widely regarded as the most gifted of England's Under-17 World Cup-winning team three years ago, Foden has a golden opportunity to fulfil his vast potential this season.

The departure of City playmaker David Silva has left a vacancy in Pep Guardiola's team that Foden is determined to fill.

Guardiola showed his trust in the 20- year-old by starting him in last season's League Cup final win against Aston Villa, ...