Premier League: Prem Preview

Well, here we go again. This rollercoaster just keeps on coming around, spinning us until we feel sick and then coaxing us back on board with candyfloss. At least for us, there is our first venture into Premier League prediction making. So long as its open, entertaining and full of as many surprises as a jumbo Christmas cracker, we should all be in for a treat. Disclaimer, Cameron is the sole writer who believes Arsenal to be top four worthy… cue incredulous laughter. But stranger things have happened.

By Rory Morrow & Cameron Jenkins

Arsenal
Key Player	Bukayo Saka
Best Signing	Ben White
League Prediction	4th
A Successful Season Is…	Qualifying for the Champions League! They have failed to do so since 2006. However, qualifying for the Europa League would be a tip in the right direction and a welcome return to form.
Biggest Rivals	Everton

Aston Villa
Key Player	Danny Ings
Best Signing	Axel Tuanzebe
League Prediction	9th
A Successful Season Is…	Finishing in the top 10, and reaching the final of the FA Cup. They’re a solid club with the capability to improve on last season if they put the work in.
Biggest Rivals	Leeds United

Brentford
Key Player	Ivan Toney
Best Signing	Frank Onyeka
League Prediction	15th
A Successful Season Is…	Finishing in the top 10. As a newly promoted side, a top 10 finish would consolidate Brentford’s foothold within the Premier League.
Biggest Rivals	Southampton

Brighton & Hove Albion
Key Player	Leondro Trossard
Best Signing	Enock Mewpu
League Prediction	18th
A Successful Season Is…	Good campaigns in the Premier League and FA Cup. Two cups that show how well a team can perform across the domestic landscape of English Football.
Biggest Rivals	Crystal Palace

Burnley	The Deputy-Editor’s Team
Key Player	Chris Wood
Management Priority	Keeping Nick Pope at the team
League Prediction	14th
A Successful Season Is…	Staying in the League. With Dyche’s budget, he works wonders.
Biggest Rivals	“Love to try and topple Newcastle, but really our six pointers will come against the promoted teams.” – Rory Morrow, Deputy & Sports Editor

Chelsea
Key Player	Kai Havertz
Management Priority	Having not bought anyone new in a while, Robert Kenedy has returned to Chelsea from loan to Granada F.C. It will be interesting to see how he performs.
League Prediction	2nd
A Successful Season Is…	Winning at least two trophies. Matching last year’s successful campaigns, and with a win at the Super Cup over Villa-Real, as well as last year’s Champions League and FA Cup trophies, they’ll know they are more than capable team to dominate.
Biggest Rivals	Manchester City

Crystal Palace
Key Player	Wilfred Zaha
Best Signing	Joachim Anderson
League Prediction	16th
A Successful Season Is…	If Crystal Palace want to prove themselves this season, a top 10 finish is where they should aim. Successful campaigns, like reaching the quarter finals of the League Cup and FA Cup, are great opportunities for Palace to show their true worth.
Biggest Rivals	Brighton & Hove Albion

Everton
Key Player	Gylfi Sigurdsson
Best Signing	Demarai Gray
League Prediction	7th
A Successful Season Is…	Qualifying for the Europa League! Everton have the talent to enter the top 5, as proven by their run of form at the start of the last season. Successful campaigns in other domestic competitions will able be a priority for Everton.
Biggest Rivals	Arsenal

Leeds United
Key Player	Stuart Dallas
Best Signing	Jack Harrison
League Prediction	9th
A Successful Season Is…	Maintaining their position amongst the top 10 in the Premier League. The League Cup and FA Cup should also be sought after.
Biggest Rivals	West Ham

Leicester City
Key Player	Kelechi Iheanacho
Best Signing	Patson Daka
League Prediction	6th
A Successful Season Is…	Leicester City fans wouldn’t be disappointed with a Europa League place again this season. Additionally, they have the ability to reach the Champions League again.
Biggest Rivals	Tottenham Hotspur

Liverpool
Key Player	Mohamad Salah
Best Signing	Ibrahima Konaté
League Prediction	3rd
A Successful Season Is…	At least one trophy would be ideal for the team. Liverpool will be hoping to get their hands on either the Premier League or Champions League, but it will be a difficult challenge considering their competitors.
Biggest Rivals	Manchester United

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Manchester City	Cameron Jenkin’s Team
Key Player	Phil Foden
Best Signing	Jack Grealish
League Prediction	1st
A Successful Season Is…	For City, the Champions League and another trophy are in the cross-hairs. After losing the FA Cup and the Champions League to Chelsea, City will be out for blood this season.
Biggest Rivals	Chelsea

Manchester United
Key Players	Bruno Fernandes and Luke Shaw
Best Signings	Raphael Varane and Jadon Sancho
League Prediction	5th
A Successful Season Is…	For United, winning any trophy is a good season. Additionally, holding their own against City, whilst also giving Donny van de Been a run of games are also pivotal to United’s success.
Biggest Rivals	Liverpool

Newcastle United
Key Players	Allan Saint-Maximin and Callum Wilson
Best Signings	Joe Willock
League Prediction	15th
A Successful Season Is…	Steve Bruce will be hoping to remove the Rafa shackles, and can realistically aspire to a top half finish.
Biggest Rivals	A lot of clubs, but their biggest rivals Sunderland remain trapped in League One.

Norwich City
Key Players	Max Aarons
Best Signings	Emi Buendia and Billy Gilmour
League Prediction	19th
A Successful Season Is…	Maintaining Premier League position. However, Daniel Farke’s philosophy should not be forgotten in the relegation battles.
Biggest Rivals	An outrageously difficult start means the Canaries will, in the middle of the season, need to convert creditable draws into crucial wins against those around them.

Southampton
Key Players	James Ward-Prowse
Best Signings	Armando Broja and Adam Armstrong
League Prediction	12th
A Successful Season Is…	Consistent results and a top 10 finish.
Biggest Rivals	The distinct south coast rivalry with Brighton will be carried on into the new season.

Tottenham Hotspur
Key Players	Harry Kane and Son Heung-min
Best Signings	Cristian Romero
League Prediction	7th
A Successful Season Is…	Like with unsuccessful previous seasons, Tottenham need a trophy… any trophy.
Biggest Rivals	Arsenal

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Watford
Key Players	Troy Deeney and Ismaila Sarr
Best Signings	Josh King
League Prediction	17th
A Successful Season Is…	Maintaining Premier League position, and of course sacking at least one manager.
Biggest Rivals	Personally, we’re eager to witness the Deeney-Arsenal-cojones debacle play out its next chapter.

West Ham United
Key Players	Vladimir Coufal and Aaron Cresswell
Best Signings	Declan Rice and Alphonse Areola
League Prediction	8th
A Successful Season Is…	Reaching out for the Europa League, whilst challenging the top six.
Biggest Rivals	Any London derby featuring West Ham are usually eventful.

Wolverhampton Wanderers
Key Players	Ruben Neves
Best Signings	Raul Jimenez
League Prediction	14th
A Successful Season Is…	If Bruno Lage starts well, Wanderers will hope to challenge for the Europa League again.
Biggest Rivals	Aston Villa

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