Four Premier League youngsters set to shine during 2026-27 season

As the 2026-27 Premier League season is rapidly approaching, there are some talented youngsters set for breakout campaigns. We are talking about some teenagers with serious talent who are about to be given big roles on huge clubs. Here's a look at four players under the age of 20 who are set to shine this upcoming season. Rio Ngumoha - Liverpool The 17-year-old already contributed plenty off the bench for Liverpool last season and he's had a fine preseason for new Reds boss Andoni Iraola. With Mohamed Salah's spot on the right up for grabs, and Ngumoha able to play on either wing, this is a huge chance for him to become a regular starter. His dribbling ability, direct running and calmness around the box when cutting inside mean he's similar to Salah and Iraola loves his energy. Ngumoha has everything to become a star. Max Dowman - Arsenal Like Ngumoha, there were plenty of minutes off the bench for Max Dowman, still just 16, last season as Arsenal won the Premier League. He's looked sharp, quick and so good on the ball in preseason and you can understand why everyone believes he's the next big talent in English football. Expect Dowman to start plenty of Premier League games in Champions League weeks as he is ready to take the step up and play more minutes. His creativity and direct running will be perfect off the bench late in games when teams tire against Arsenal's intensity. Estevao - Chelsea Obviously he's super talented but the 19-year-old had a tough end to last season with his injury and then being ruled out of Brazil's World Cup squad. Estevao is up and running in preseason and new Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso is known to rely heavily on his wingers being involved throughout the game and cutting inside and given the freedom to roam. That suits Estevao perfectly and his calmness in the box is already clear for everyone to see. Shea Lacey - Manchester United There are plenty of talented youngsters coming through at United under Michael Carrick with 15-year-old JJ Gabriel, the Fletcher brothers, Ayden Heaven and Harry Amass just a few of the young talents ready to shine. But Shea Lacey, 19, looks set for plenty of minutes this season as United are back in the UEFA Champions League. He is a playmaker who can step in and take some of the burden off Bruno Fernandes and Lacey has had a great preseason. Expect plenty of United's youngsters to get big minutes this season as Carrick rotates his squad.