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EPL WAGs back in the spotlight
The English Premier League season kicks off again and so not only are the players back in the spotlight, the WAGs are too.
As the 20 teams battle it out for English football supremacy over the next nine months, there's also a contest taking place in stands across the nation amongst the players' wives and girlfriends.
Take a look at the key figures in the all important off-field tussle.
Despite a season of woe, Man United's WAGs still shine. (Getty)
Coleen Rooney is now Man United's first lady.
Goalie David de Gea is seeing singer Edurne Garcia Almagro.
Daniela Martins is married to Manchester United's Nani.
Robin van Persie with his wife, Bouchra Elbali.
Model and DJ Sam Cooke is seeing Chris Smalling.
Fellow United star Javier Hernandez's partner Lety Sahagun.
Christine Bleakley will be getting familar with Manchester after a move. (Getty)
