8) Diego Costa (Chelsea)
Signed from Atletico Madrid, Diego Costa has had a brilliant first season for Chelsea, looking like just the striker the Blues have needed for some time and helping them to the title.
7) Eric Cantona (Manchester United)
Not the most outstanding player at Leeds United, but Eric Cantona transformed Manchester United when he joined in 1992, helping them to the Premier League title in his first season and going on to win many more trophies at Old Trafford.