2017/18 Co-Ord Round-up Part Eight - 1st-4th

1st: The Cow-Faced Juniors (up three places on last season)
Last season the CFJs probably couldn't believe they finished as low as fourth. This season they might be scratching their heads as to how they won it. There were no real superstars in the team but most of them did a job. Simply put, they had the right players on the fantasy pitch at the right time. They stuttered towards the end of the season but the challengers fell away too.
What happened to last year's Star Player? Alexis Sanchez went off the boil.

Star Player: Shkodran Mustafi (four goals, ten clean sheets)

2nd: Fred West Landscape Gardening XI (down one)
A patchy start to the season saw last year's champs bump along outside the top three for much of the campaign before a late charge threatened a repeat. They seemed to be more unlucky than most with running into opponents having an inspired day. The brilliant midfield and the bargain £11m signing of Mo Salah are likely to keep Fred at the sharp end next season too.
What happened to last year's Star Players? Eden Hazard and Dele Alli were ok without hitting last year's heights.

Star Player: Mo Salah (23 goals)

3rd: Aardvark Abacus (up seven)
After a last season's worst ever league placing Ady's team returned to form. And a bit more besides. The Aardvarks work from a base of a great defence and hope they can nick a few goals. Lacazette, Son and Tosun obliged at times and Ady claimed the FA Cup. The boss will probably be looking for an upgrade on Sandro and Batshuayi if this isn't to be a one-off.
What happened to last year's Star Players? Danny Rose was injured a lot, Son Heung-Min had a decent season.

Star Player: Nacho Monreal (four goals, 14 cleans)

4th: Real Muppets (down one)
For the second season running Ryan's team spent more than 25 weeks in the top three. And for the second season running he couldn't convert, a run of six draws in wight games between January and April doing the damage. The Muppets do have the PCMT in their cabinet though plus a fantastic keeper in Ederson and an improved Raheem Sterling. Much to look forward to.
What happened to last year's Star Player? Toby Aldeweireld missed a big chunk of the campaign through injury.

Star Player: Ederson (14 cleans, one saved penalty)