Barclays launched the official 2012 Barclays Global Fans Survey that aims to reveal the views of football fans across the world and will offer a lucky entrant and friend a VIP trip to see a Barclays Premier League team of their choice play next season.

The previous two Barclays surveys in 2005 and 2008 gathered the views of over 60,000 fans to find out how the Barclays Premier League is viewed worldwide.

In 2012, the football landscape has changed dramatically and the survey will look to find out how social media has allowed supporters to get closer than ever to their favorite clubs. It will also question fans on a range of topics including viewing habits and traditions, their favorite premier league managers and players, and predictions for the league over the next five years.

Former Sweden and Arsenal legend, and Barclays ambassador, Freddie Ljungberg, said: "The Barclays Global Fans Survey is a really positive way for fans to express their views and passion for the most popular domestic football league in the world. From my experience of playing around the world, fans of the Barclays Premier League are the most enthusiastic fans of any competition and love their football. The Barclays Global Fans survey turns the spotlight on to these supporters, and I'm looking forward to hearing what they have to say."

Fans who take part in the survey will be entered into a prize draw to win an all expenses paid VIP trip to watch their favorite premier league club play live, including flights to the UK if they live overseas, accommodation and spending money.

Ten runners-up will also receive an official Barclays premier league football signed by Freddie Ljungberg and an exclusive Barclays 20 Seasons of the premier league photography book.

Barclays will release the results in mid-April, when the Barclays Global Fans Survey is published.

To complete the survey, fans should visit: www.barclaysfootball.com