20 for 25: Premier League understudies ready to claim centre stage

We all know the big names that make the big teams tick, from Bukayo Saka to Erling Haaland, Virgil van Dijk to Cole Palmer, Mo Salah to James Maddison, and Bruno Fernandes to Bruno Guimaraes.

But who are the hidden heroes who are suddenly finding form, ready to make a big impact in 2025?

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