5. Rickie Lambert (Southampton)- 24.93 points per £1m
The English striker had an amazing first season in the Premier League. The 31-year-old notched 15 goals and 8 assists for the Saints in 31 appearances. He ended up with an astonishing 187 points, finishing 3rd of the Forwards in Fantasy Football points, behind Robin Van Persie and Luis Suarez. He is on the verge of his first England cap as a result, and expectations are much higher this season of the prolific striker. The Southampton man is the best pound-per-point value of any outfield player, and 1 in 6 teams have selected the English forward so far. However, at 31 years of age, the risks of injury are far greater, and he may not play as much this term as he did last time out. 2013-14 Opening Price - £7.5 million2012-13 Overall Points - 187
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