Crystal Palace – Julian Speroni (2004) The Argentine goalkeeper is one of the best value-for-money buys in history. He only cost Palace £750,000 from Dundee in 2004 and his consistent service was rewarded with a testimonial this summer.
Everton – Tony Hibbert (2001) The hardworking right-back might not be the key figure that he used to be at Goodison Park, but he has never let the Toffees down in his 14 years with the club.
Leicester City – Andy King (2007) King graduated from the Leicester academy in 2007 and has been patrolling the middle of the park for them ever since. Last year was his first taste of the top flight with the Foxes.
Liverpool – Lucas Leiva (2007) Gerrard’s exit leaves a gaping chasm at Anfield, but they have another midfield stalwart that they can fall back on. Reds fans took a while to warm to Lucas following his 2007 arrival, but he won them round eventually.
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