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
Liverpool celebrate a goal at Anfield, BBC.
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
Totteham’s duo Harry Kane and Son HeungMin
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
Wolves Wanderers’ Raul Jimenez is back in action, the18.
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