Mario Balotelli and the top five show ponies - can these stars lead you to fantasy football glory?
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You the Manager has kicked off, and now so has Roberto Mancini! The Manchester City boss failed to see the funny side of Mario Balotelli’s showboating antics in the US this week, but is he the biggest show pony in the Premier League?
We take a look at five of the Prem's top skillsters. Will these bobby dazzlers lead you to fantasy football glory?
1) Mario Balotelli
The Italian had an afternoon to forget on Sunday as he was substituted in disgrace on Manchester City's US tour after trying an outrageous backheel.
Balotelli costs £16.5m and could prove to be an excellent signing for your YTM team – if Mancini ever picks him again!
2) Nani
Manchester United’s Nani shows incredible composure, touch and balance to juggle the ball in an emphatic 4-0 win over Arsenal. The £15m midfielder scored nine and assisted on 18 goals last season, so should be a great signing in YTM – but can he repeat last years epic form?
3) Samir Nasri
The Arsenal midfielder was in top form last season. Watch him here as he effortlessly glides past opponent after opponent using his superb close control and skill to net past Mark Schwarzer in a 2-1 win over Fulham last December. Nasri made 57 key passes last year and has all the creativity a player could crave – will you pick him for £15m?
4) Dimitar Berbatov
Berbatov shows his fantastic skill as he produces a spectacular turn against West Ham. He has an incredible ability to create magic from nowhere but his languid style can also be frustrating. Which Berbatov will turn up this season? He was joint top-scorer in the 2010-11 season – is he a must-pick for £18.2m?
5) Rafael van der Vaart
Tottenham’s marquee signing of last season shows youngster Jack Wilshere the tricks of the trade here, as he nut-megs him in the North London derby. Van der Vaart’s quick feet and fast thinking would make him a fantastic acquisition – can you afford to leave him out at £14.8m?
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