Jack Rodwell will break through, Chelsea pip United for the title, City can crack big four and back Fernando Torres for top scorer - Premier League bosses' survey
By Tom Perry
Last updated at 6:07 PM on 20th November 2009
Jack Rodwell is set to take the Barclays Premier League by storm, admit admiring rival bosses.
The Everton midfielder has overwhelmingly been singled out as the English prospect who will have the biggest impact this season, collecting two-thirds of votes in a survey of every top-flight manager.
The 18-year-old, who has established himself in David Moyes' side this season, picked up six times more votes than Chelsea's Daniel Sturridge, 20, and Tottenham Hotspur Tom Huddlestone, 22.
Rising star: Jack Rodwell (centre top) has impressed for Everton this season
In the survey by Barclays, title sponsor of the League Managers’ Association, half of the managers said Chelsea will be crowned champions and that Manchester City are the team most likely to break into the top four.
And Liverpool hit man Fernando Torres was on the top of their list to receive the golden boot at the end of the season with Nicolas Anelka in second, last season’s winner.
THE RESULTS OF THE SURVEY
Who will win the Barclays Premier League?
| 1 | Chelsea | 50% |
| 2 | ManchesterlUnited | 40% |
| 3 | Arsenal | 5% |
Which team could break into the top four?
| 1 | Manchester City | 80% |
| 2 | TottenhamlHotspurmmmm | 10% |
| 3 | Aston Villa | 5% |
Which International signing will make the greatest impact in their debut season?
| 1 | ThomaslVermaelenl(Arsenal) | 50% |
| 2 | Alberto Aquilanil (Liverpool) | 10% |
| 3 | Yuri Zhirkov (Chelsea) | 10% |
| 4 | Lorik Cana (Sunderland) | 10% |
Impact: Thomas Vermaelen
Good move: Emmanuel Adebayor
Which player to have played in the Barclays Premier League previously will prove to be the best signing of the summer?
| 1 | EmmanuellAdebayorl(ManlCity) | 30% |
| 2 | Darren Bent (Sunderland) | 20% |
| 3 | Gareth Barry (Man City) | 15% |
| 4 | Glen Johnson (Liverpool) | 10% |
Which player will win the Barclays Golden Boot award?
| 1 | FernandolTorresl(Liverpool)ml | 45% |
| 2 | Nicolas Anelka (Chelsea) | 15% |
| 3 | Wayne Rooney (Man Utd) | 15% |
| 4 | Jermain Defoe (Spurs) | 10% |
| 5 | Didier Drogba (Chelsea) | 10% |
Which of the following Barclays Premier League derbies are you most looking forward to?
| 1 | ManchesterlUnitedlvlManchesterlCitymmm | 30% |
| 2 | Manchester United v Liverpool | 25% |
| 3 | Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur | 15% |
| 4 | Fulham v Chelsea | 15% |
Which English prospect will make the biggest impact this season?
| 1 | Jack Rodwell (Everton) | 80% |
| 2 | DaniellSturridgel(Chelsea)ml | 10% |
| 3 | Tom Huddlestone (Spurs) | 5% |
All 20 Barclays Premier League managers took part in the survey during the start of the season.
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