9th: Athletico Phoenix (down seven places on last season)
A big drop for last year's runners-up. Brian led the league in week seven and were still fourth with nine games to go. Long-term injuries to Cazorla and Mertersacker plus disappointing returns from the likes of Mahrez and Martial led to the fall.
What happened to last year's Star Player? Riyad Mahrez struggled to impose himself.
Star Player: Diego Costa (17 goals)
10th: Aardvark Abacus (down four places)
The first time outside of the top half for Ady. A dreadful autumn/winter run of three wins in 17 league games did the damage before a late recovery. The main problem was that the Aardvarks' attackers may have contravened the Trade Descriptions Act.
What happened to last year's Star Player? Nacho Monreal wasn't quite so convincing.
Star Players: Danny Rose (three goals and eight cleans) and Son Heung-Min (11 goals)
11th: Mega Buck Bandits (up two places)
Up two places for the second season running, are the Bucks on the up? It's their best position and points total since 2007/8. The counters were spread around too so a couple more astute signings and the top half is not out of the question.
What happened to last year's Star Player? Wes Morgan didn't carry on last season's form
Star Players: Antonio Valencia (one goal, nine cleans), Phillippe Coutinho and Josh King (10 goals)
12th: Cheese Makers (down six places)
Matthew's team spent most of the season in the top six but a close mid-table battle and two wins in the last 12 saw the Cheesers slip down the table. Manuel Lanzini looks a star in the making but the strikers need to chip in more.
What happened to last year's Star Player? Robert Huth didn't perform to the same level.
Star Player: Nathaniel Clyne (10 cleans)
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