Guide to the new Premiership Season - Part 4
Part 4 of a preview of the Premiership, looking at each clubs season to come.
Sunderland
Sunderland pulled off the great escape, at the Stadium of Light, last season, based on some good performances from Borini, Johnson and Wickham.
Borini doesn't look like coming back to Wearside, and they have lost influential midfielder Jack Colback, who added the style alongside Lee Cattermole's substance.
Their main signing of the summer is Jack Rodwell, who will replace Colback. They still look short up front, even if Borini signs, and could be reliant on Adam Johnson's often erratic form for goals.
Prediction - 14th
Swansea
Unlike Sunderland, Swansea have plenty of firepower up front with Baftembi Gomis partnering Wilfried Bony. However, it remains to be seen how they perform under Garry Monk, who hasn't convinced in his short time in charge, just ask Chico Flores.
They managed to finish 12th last season, but have lost key players, such as Michel Vorm, Michu and Jonathan De Guzman.
I think despite the addition of Fabianski and Gomis, as well as Gylfi Sigurdsson returning, they may well struggle, especially tactically, but will have the firepower to stay up.
Prediction - 15th
Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham's summer last season was dominated by Gareth Bale's record sale and the spending of the £85m.
Most of the signings failed, although Christian Eriksen looked like a bargain at £11m. This season they have so far signed Michel Vorm and Ben Davies from Swansea, a much quieter summer. Mauricio Pochettino could their biggest signing, coming in from Southampton as manager.
They are in a position to build, with a strong base and an improving midfield, if Pochettino can work his magic, they could be a good attacking force also.
However, their biggest concern is up front, Adebayor is recovering from malaria and Soldado struggled last season, but Harry Kane could be the man, as Pochettino is good at coaxing the best from young players.Prediction - 6th
West Bromwich Albion
Whilst I wasn't convinced by Pepe Mel last season, I'm even less convinced by Alan Irvine, who's last club was Sheffield Wednesday when they were in League 1.
He is a former assitant of David Moyes, and may need a fair bit of help from his old boss.
They've brought in Joleon Lescott, Andre Wisdom on loan from Liverpool, Cristian Gamboa of Costa Rica and Brown Ideye for £10m.
Ideye will be key, as will Sessegnon, who has struggled since moving from Sunderland, if they can combine well along with Anichebe, WBA might be alright, but I fear it is a step too far for the manager.
Prediction - 18th
West Ham United
Andy Carroll was the big signing last year, only to find himself injured for the majority of the season. Big Sam faced critics on every side for their poor form and style of play, but they managed a credible 13th place.
Whatever you think about Sam Allardyce, he is clearly an astute manager, capable of keeping sides in the Premier League, and pushing for mid-table.
There has been a focus since the end of the last season on changing the style of football, bringing in Teddy Sheringham as attacking coach, and signing Enner Valencia and Mauro Zarate, two creative attacking players.
Whether it works remains to be seen, but Allardyce builds from the back and the addition of Cheikhou Kouyate, should ensure the Hammers are as solid as ever.
I think they will push on from last season.
Prediction - 11th
Final Predicted table:-
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| Jack Rodwell will be looking to put his dark days behind him at the Stadium of Light |
Sunderland pulled off the great escape, at the Stadium of Light, last season, based on some good performances from Borini, Johnson and Wickham.
Borini doesn't look like coming back to Wearside, and they have lost influential midfielder Jack Colback, who added the style alongside Lee Cattermole's substance.
Their main signing of the summer is Jack Rodwell, who will replace Colback. They still look short up front, even if Borini signs, and could be reliant on Adam Johnson's often erratic form for goals.
Prediction - 14th
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| It looks like being Chico-time somewhere else next season |
Unlike Sunderland, Swansea have plenty of firepower up front with Baftembi Gomis partnering Wilfried Bony. However, it remains to be seen how they perform under Garry Monk, who hasn't convinced in his short time in charge, just ask Chico Flores.
They managed to finish 12th last season, but have lost key players, such as Michel Vorm, Michu and Jonathan De Guzman.
I think despite the addition of Fabianski and Gomis, as well as Gylfi Sigurdsson returning, they may well struggle, especially tactically, but will have the firepower to stay up.
Prediction - 15th
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| Can the Argentine succeed where AVB failed? |
Tottenham's summer last season was dominated by Gareth Bale's record sale and the spending of the £85m.
Most of the signings failed, although Christian Eriksen looked like a bargain at £11m. This season they have so far signed Michel Vorm and Ben Davies from Swansea, a much quieter summer. Mauricio Pochettino could their biggest signing, coming in from Southampton as manager.
They are in a position to build, with a strong base and an improving midfield, if Pochettino can work his magic, they could be a good attacking force also.
However, their biggest concern is up front, Adebayor is recovering from malaria and Soldado struggled last season, but Harry Kane could be the man, as Pochettino is good at coaxing the best from young players.Prediction - 6th
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| Can Ideye score the goals for the Baggies? |
Whilst I wasn't convinced by Pepe Mel last season, I'm even less convinced by Alan Irvine, who's last club was Sheffield Wednesday when they were in League 1.
He is a former assitant of David Moyes, and may need a fair bit of help from his old boss.
They've brought in Joleon Lescott, Andre Wisdom on loan from Liverpool, Cristian Gamboa of Costa Rica and Brown Ideye for £10m.
Ideye will be key, as will Sessegnon, who has struggled since moving from Sunderland, if they can combine well along with Anichebe, WBA might be alright, but I fear it is a step too far for the manager.
Prediction - 18th
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| Is this the man behind Sam's masterplan? |
Andy Carroll was the big signing last year, only to find himself injured for the majority of the season. Big Sam faced critics on every side for their poor form and style of play, but they managed a credible 13th place.
Whatever you think about Sam Allardyce, he is clearly an astute manager, capable of keeping sides in the Premier League, and pushing for mid-table.
There has been a focus since the end of the last season on changing the style of football, bringing in Teddy Sheringham as attacking coach, and signing Enner Valencia and Mauro Zarate, two creative attacking players.
Whether it works remains to be seen, but Allardyce builds from the back and the addition of Cheikhou Kouyate, should ensure the Hammers are as solid as ever.
I think they will push on from last season.
Prediction - 11th
Final Predicted table:-
| Position | Club |
| 1 | Chelsea |
| 2 | Manchester City |
| 3 | Arsenal |
| 4 | Manchester United |
| 5 | Liverpool |
| 6 | Tottenham Hotspur |
| 7 | Everton |
| 8 | Newcastle |
| 9 | Crystal Palace |
| 10 | Stoke City |
| 11 | West Ham United |
| 12 | Southampton |
| 13 | QPR |
| 14 | Sunderland |
| 15 | Swansea |
| 16 | Hull City |
| 17 | Aston Villa |
| 18 | West Bromwich Albion |
| 19 | Leicester City |
| 20 | Burnley |
Let's see how close it is to the real thing at Christmas and the end of the season.
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