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AIMAR IS ONE TO WATCH

PABLO AIMAR is the man to watch out for as the Champions League roars back into action this week, according to planetfootball.com`s viewing public.

The Valencian new boy is expected to make his debut for his new side in the crunch clash at Mestalla against Manchester United, a team that watched him on a number of occasions in Argentina.

After arriving from River Plate, Aimar has received a glowing reference from Diego Maradona and he looks set to dazzle against the Premiership leaders on Wednesday.

32% of our voters felt that the attacking midfielder will be the best of the new recruits during the winter break.

Another South American, Arsenal`s Edu, was not far behind in second place with 28% of the vote. The former Corinthians star, who saw his move to Highbury fall through due to a passport irregularity, finally arrived in London in time to join Arsene Wenger`s Champions League squad.

The midfielder suffered an annoying injury on his Gunners debut but he will be looking to make an impact in Europe.

Leeds` Rio Ferdinand collected third spot, with 19%, as he looks to justify the tag of the most expensive defender on the planet.

The £18 million signing from West Ham will be hoping to add stability to David O`Leary`s young side, and he could help the Yorkshiremen escape from a difficult group.

Manchester United starlet Luke Chadwick was next (13%) as he was elevated into the Champions League squad after impressing with some dazzling displays down the right flank.

The England Under 21 international`s performance against Bradford was particularly eye-catching, and he provides a useful right wing alternative for Sir Alex Ferguson, if he decides to move David Beckham into a more central role.

Arif Erdem, Patrice Loko, Ibrahim Ba and Didier Domi managed only 8% between them.