PANINI have won the rights for the Premier League’s official sticker album for the first time ever, beating Merlin to the punch.
And it’s being released just in time for Christmas – on Thursday December 12.
Arsenal’s best sticker in this year’s Panini book has got to be Aubameyang
As the nation prepares to be swept up in sticker-collecting fever, we take a look at the most-sought-after stars from each team.
From Virgil van Dijk and Harry Kane to Daniel James and N’Golo Kante, here’s who you’ll be desperate to swap for…
ARSENAL – Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Leading from the front, club captain Auba is lightning fast and a fan favourite among the Emirates faithful.
The goalscoring machine will be the perfect sticker to get in book…
ASTON VILLA – Jack Grealish
Grealish is a local hero and Villa’s top man holding England ambitions to boot
Hometown hero, Jack is living out his boyhood dream – and his passion is evident with every touch he takes on the pitch.
Villa’s best player, it’s hard to see him missing out on an England call-up for much longer.
BOURNEMOUTH – Callum Wilson
Callum Wilson is the pride of the Bournemouth page in this year’s Panini album
Prolific goalscorer Wilson proved his worth at the highest level when he was selected to play for England last year.
Get him at Bournemouth while you can, with the likes of Chelsea thought to be on the prowl.
BRIGHTON – Lewis Dunk
Lewis Dunk is the top sticker in the Brighton deck this season
The heartbeat of his team, centre back Dunk isn’t just a defensive rock – he’s also a real threat in front of goal.
On the radar of Leicester this summer, Seagulls fans are thrilled to keep Dunk in their team – and on their page of the Panini book.
BURNLEY – Nick Pope
Pope is one of two goalkeepers to be the standout sticker for their team this year
Pope’s seized his return to the first team, overcoming long-term injury to cement his place between the sticks.
An England squad regular, Pope has been key in some huge wins for the Turf Moor side this term.
CHELSEA – N’Golo Kante
No surprise here, N’Golo Kante is the No1 sticker on the Chelsea spread
The World Cup-winning French midfielder’s engine is tireless in the pursuit of more trophies for his team.
The first name on the Blues’ teamsheet – will he be the first in your sticker book?
CRYSTAL PALACE – Wilfried Zaha
Will this be the last year Zaha wears a Crystal Palace shirt?
Talisman Zaha is a stalwart at Selhurst Park and can never be underestimated on the pitch.
Another who could be on the way out of his club, grab him in an Eagles shirt while you still can.
EVERTON – Lucas Digne
Lucas Digne is the top dog in Everton’s page of the Panini album
A committed left-back who’s not afraid to get into attacking positions, you can see why Digne was Everton’s Player of the Season last year.
He’ll look to make it two in a row as the Toffess battle to avoid relegation in life after Marco Silva.
LEICESTER – Jamie Vardy
Goal-mad Jamie Vardy is still the main man at Leicester City
Vardy’s already gained hero status at the King Power stadium, and he’s an early contender for this season’s Golden Boot.
He’s now scored in eight games in a row in pursuit of breaking his own record of 11.
LIVERPOOL – Virgil van Dijk
Van Dijk has beaten Salah, Mane, Firmino and Co to the top spot on Liverpool’s page
Reds fans would argue that the Dutch defender is peerless in the steel and style he shows on the pitch… and few could disagree.
Unlucky not to win the Ballon d’Or this month, at the expense of Lionel Messi, VVD will hope to add a Premier League crown to his Champions League title.
MAN CITY – Kevin De Bruyne
Kevin De Bruyne is the No1 star in a squad of superstars, say Panini
In a team of stars, KDB’s long-range shooting ability and gloriously silky passing skills make him a stand-out player.
The Belgian will be the star man to grab on the City spread.
MAN UTD – Daniel James
Daniel James has instantly become top boy at Man Utd this season
Forget Paul Pogba, David De Gea and Anthony Martial…
Blistering pace make Welsh winger James a wizard in midfield, and his form this season has been a complete revelation.
NEWCASTLE – Sean Longstaff
Sean Longstaff is a local hero at Newcastle and is the No1 sticker to grab
One of two Longstaff brothers in the squad, Sean is a homegrown talent and already a Tyneside favourite.
He’s made a difference at crucial points in games this season having stayed at the club amidst interest from Man Utd in the summer.
NORWICH – Teemu Pukki
Teemu Pukki has enjoyed a stellar start to 2018-19 and is Norwich’s No1
Bursting onto the Premier League scene this season, the Finnish striker is always a threat in the box.
He’ll be hoping to recapture the form that saw him storm up the Golden Boot ranks early doors as the Canaries fight to avoid the drop.
SHEFFIELD UNITED – Dean Henderson
Dean Henderson joins Pope as the only other goalkeeper on this list
Henderson’s steady performances in goal have made the transition to the Premier League that bit smoother for his Blades teammates.
The Man Utd loanee has already been called into England’s senior set-up this season thanks to his solid form.
SOUTHAMPTON – Nathan Redmond
Nathan Redmond is the exciting star leading the Saints’ Panini page
Wing wizard Redmond makes his presence known in all areas of the pitch – and loves charging forward.
Saints will need every ounce of his energy as they battle to stay in the top-flight.
TOTTENHAM – Harry Kane
England captain, Spurs star – Kane will be a prized possession for any fan
Goal-machine Kane is thrilling to watch, terrifying to play against, and a true star of Panini’s Football 2020.
The England captain, this will be one of any football fan’s most-prized stickers.
WATFORD – Gerard Deulofeu
Gerard Deulofeu is the main man at struggling Watford this season
Often surprising, always exhilarating…
The skills of the Hornets’ Spanish maestro are an absolute joy to watch.
WEST HAM – Issa Diop
Issa Diop gets the nod as Panini’s No1 star at West Ham this season
A towering talent at the heart of the East London side’s defence, Diop offers aerial presence and real leadership at the back.
WOLVES – Raul Jiminez
Raul Jiminez is leading the line for Wolves both on and off the pitch
The Mexican hotshot is the figurehead of a Wolves side striving for both domestic and European success.
*The stickers will be available in packs of five stickers as standard (RPP 70p), and a starter pack (RRP £3.99) will be also be available, which includes: 25 stickers and a sticker album!
The stickers are available from all good retailers. To find out more about the Panini 2019/20 Premier League sticker collection, head to the website.
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