Players: Darius Vassell and Joo Alves de Assis Silva

City may have failed to lure Brazilian Ronaldino over to England, but they have managed to net the next best thing his striking mate J. And it's not just manager Mark Hughes who's excited by this prospect.

If J can manage the transition to the UK and does bring his trademark South American charms to the pitch, the Premiership could finally have its own Pel .

With all the investment Sven-Gran Eriksson made at the club, J should have no trouble finding the support and the balls he will need to take City's performance to the next level. And if Vassell can read his new partner, he could easily find top form again himself.