Countdown: ahead of new EPL season we name the top 50 Premier League players, today is 40-31 We continue our countdown of the top 50 EPL players with 40-31. The countdown kicked off with 50-41 on Monday. Ramires (Chelsea) EPL Fantasy price: $650,000 With the attacking weaponry Chelsea have, people tend to forget about Ramires. The Brazilian's energy is vital in getting the best out of the likes of Mata, Hazard and Oscar. Rio Ferdinand (Manchester United) EPL Fantasy price: $550,000 Has just celebrated his testimonial after 11 glittered years at the Red Devils. Age and injury concerns have slowed down the central defender down, but he's still been trusted in the Red Devils" big games in recent years. Pablo Zabaleta (Manchester City) EPL Fantasy price: $600,000 A continual presence in Manchester City's rock-solid defence in recent seasons, the Argentine wing-back also offers plenty going forward and has the handy knack of popping up with crucial goals. Dimitar Berbatov (Fulham) EPL Fantasy price: $750,000 A perplexing character who looks lazy and sulky one minute before scoring a ridiculous goal the next. Has one of the best touches in the league and has a highlight reel many a footballer would be jealous of. Branislav Ivanovic (Chelsea) EPL Fantasy price: $650,000 Known for being Luis Suarez's mid-game snack last season, the powerful Serbia international's versatility and aerial prowess have seen him become a Stamford Bridge mainstay. Alvaro Negredo (Manchester City) EPL Fantasy price: $950,000 The Spaniard was rewarded for his 25 goals for Spanish side Sevilla last season with a £16.4 million (A$$27.6m) move to Manchester City. He's a penalty box predator and should benefit from the service of Jesus Navas, David Silva and Yaya Toure. Romelu Lukaku (Chelsea) EPL Fantasy price: $800,000 A physical beast and still just only 20, the "new Drogba" looks set to remain at Chelsea, after a very productive loan spell at West Brom last season, where he scored 17 goals, including a second-half hat-trick against Jesus Navas (Manchester City) EPL Fantasy price: $900,000 Another of Manuel Pellegrini's off-season buys, the little Spaniard will provide some much-needed width and pace to the Man City attack. Frank Lampard (Chelsea) EPL Fantasy price: $800,000 Shrugged off debate over his future to become the Chelsea's highest ever scorer with his 203rd goal last season. The 35-year-old has been the most productive central midfielder in terms of goals for a long time and will go around for at least one more year with the Blues. Stevan Jovetic (Manchester City) EPL Fantasy price: $950,000 The third of City's new players to make this countdown, the former Fiorentina striker likes to drift in from wide positions and will provide the perfect foil to Sergio Aguero. The 2013-2014 EPL season kicks off with a triple header, starting with Stoke v Liverpool at 9:30pm (EST) on Saturday August 17.