Time to start looking at who the stars of the 2012/13 season might be. Van Persie looks like he could be heading abroad so who will get Arsenal's goals. With Drogba gone will Torres suddenly find his scoring boots or will Di Matteo follow Spain's example and play 6 midfielders, he certainly seems to be stocking up on them. In midfield can the likes of Bale, Mata and Walcott continue to provide assists and will Dempsey be as prolific if he moves to Liverpool. Last year was a poor one for clean sheets so I suspect most played three at the back most weeks, will this year be different. And finally who will come forward as this season's Michel Vorm.

So the challenge is on and Peter Ashworth has a title to defend. Can anyone wrest it away from him.

I've drafted my initial team but it will probably be changed a few times before the big kick-off on 18th August.

Roger, you set up the Pubs Galore league last year so if you intend to play again this year it will be easier if you could renew the league. Then all those who took part last year will automatically be entered. Please post the league's code for any new players. If you are not going to be playing let me know and I'll do it.

Good luck to everyone.