Arsenal - Arsene Wenger and fans alike must be overjoyed with the signings of this Summer window. With Chilean sensation Alexis Sanchez joining the club from Barcelona, and French International Mathieu Debuchy joining from Newcastle, Arsenal have bolstered their squad more than adequately and you can be sure of more signings still yet to come. However, they arguably lack sufficient depth both in central midfield and attack, however with a few more additions, Wenger and his side will be more than ready to start the new season and fight for that illustrious title they so desperately crave.
Predicted Finish - 3rd.
Aston Villa - You never know what quite to expect with Aston Villa. They can either be amazing on the day or simply woeful as we saw last season. A manager whom could face an early sacking, Lambert will want to drill into his players how important this new season is. They have some quality players at their disposal, though Villa fans will be hoping that Lerner will dip into his pocket and provide that cash injection they need to bring in some top signings to solidfy their squad. However at present, it isn't looking likely that they will be bringing in anyone of high calibre that will make a huge difference, and signings such as Joe Cole and Philippe Senderos won't be enough to escape that dreaded relegation scrap.
Predicted Finish - 14th
Burnley - They will definitely put up a fight and will battle with the utmost desire and passion however they aren't simply strong enough to stay up. They haven't got an illustrious transfer budget from which to work from and this is what probably will become their penulatimate downfall. To survive in this league you need to strengthen well; though to do such a thing requires money, sometimes lots of it. Their fans know that they aren't the most 'glamorous' club however they still have some top players, such as Danny Ings and Keiran Trippier who many will be excited to see how they fair in this league.
Predicted Finish - 20th
Chelsea - Mourinho will be keen to avenge what happened last season with his team falling at the final hurdle, and with the brilliant acquisitions of both Filipe Luis and Cesc Fabregas, they look more than capable of securing the top spot. It will also be interesting to see how Diego Costa copes with a new culure and more importantly, a new League. He has many people doubting his abilities to perform to the standard he was playing at Atletico Madrid; however there is no denying that the man has amazing abilities and with the right service which players around him will provide, he will be more than sufficient to fit the bill up top. On paper their squad looks pretty unbeatable and with more signings still rumoured to go through, it could be a memorable season for Chelsea and their fans alike.
Predicted Finish - 1st
Crystal Palace - What Pulis did with Palace last season was more than commendable and his team could be on course to have another great season. Although he has his critics which aren't fond of his 'direct' approach to the game; if there was anybody who you would want to solidify a defence and stabilise a team, it's him. Palace became a real stubborn opponent to overcome last season, and this was doubt to superb performances from players such as Mile Jedinak and Jason Puncheon. With a brilliant fan-base behind them and a manager who knows this League all too well, the Eagles can surely be in for another satisfying season.
Predicted Finish - 13th
Everton - Will this finally be the season that cements their status as being a strong contender for Champions League Football? It's hard to predict. If the club fail to land the Belgium wonderkid on a permanent deal, Martinez is definitely going to struggle bringing in a striker who can do the job Lukaku did last season. However the Toffees must be pleased with the signing of tireless Midfielder Gareth Barry on a three-year contract from Manchester City, especially after how impressive he performed last season. Roberto Martinez's tactical prowess is not to be overlooked and he is one of the best managers in the League in my opinion at getting players doing exactly what he expects. You can be sure that they will be in for another solid season; however are they strong enough to compete for that all important Champions League spot? It remains to be seen.
Predicted Finish - 7th
Hull City - With the tantalising prospect of Europa League along with the Premier League, would Hull City fans take a 17th finish? All day long! Bruce has made some great signings so far in this window, with both Robert Snodgrass and Tom Ince looking sharp in pre-season. With more players still speculated to arrive in East Yorkshire, The Tigers will likely have just enough about them to mount a survival bid. However, with injuries and squad depth being an issue, and the pressure of having to deal with playing a high number of fixtures if reaching the Group Stages of the Europa League, it's definitely going to be a very difficult and tiresome campaign.
Predicted Finish - 17th
Leicester City - After their remarkable performance in the Championship last season - finishing on a ridiculous 102 points - the Foxes will be riding high on confidence and I can see them being more than safe next season if they perform to their potential. They have some very good players who many will be excited to see perform in this league - Knockhaert and Riyad Mahrez to name a few. Leicester played some fast-paced, vibrant Football last season, however we have to remember the gulf in quality when it comes to comparing the Championship to the Premier League, and Pearson knows all to well how difficult this League is; having had spent a brief, and not so memorable stint at Newcastle.
Predicted Finish - 15th
Liverpool - This was a tricky one to predict; however Liverpool may have a difficult time this new campaign. This being down two important factors: Luis Suarez's departure to Barcelona, and juggling both the Champions League and Premier League fixtures. Although they have made some good transfers thus far with players such as Lallana, Emre Can and Markovic, they will likely not be more of a threat as they were last season, especially with teams around them getting stronger. Liverpool and Brendan Rodgers took everyone by surprise last season, decimating teams in the process, and fans will expect more of the same. However how do you replace one of the greatest players in the World? It seems to many people that Liverpool might be going down the same path as Tottenham did last season after they lost their best player; signing as many players as possible to fill in the void that Bale left. Only time will tell.
Predicted Finish - 5th
Manchester City - It's still early doors as of yet to, however with speculation ripe of Yaya Toure being unhappy and wanting to leave, he may not be as influential this season, if he does indeed stay at the club. Pellegrini has already stated according to The Daily Mail that his side ''must not dwell on last season's success'' and he will want his players to start the new season as they finished. With the only arrivals being midfielder Fernando, Bacary Sagna and Willy Caballero, it seems as though maybe just one more addiditon - most likely a central defender - will be enough for them to go on to another solid campaign; Chelsea however, will be favourites to lift the trophy this time round.
Predicted Finish - 2nd
Manchester United - United and their fans will quickly want to put last season's dismay behind them and get behind a new, exciting era under Van Gaal. The Red Devils were certainly in no mood to wait for their big name signings as they have already secured moves for both Ander Herrera and Luke Shaw with many more yet to come. As stated above with Martinez, Van Gaal's tactical proficiency is superb as shown with his Holland side in this year's World Cup. If there is anyone who can bring the best out of the players who lacked any kind of commitment and drive last season, it's LVG. With his vast experience and discipline, his first season in charge will be a solid one at that, even if they don't secure the title; and United fans should look forward to a fresh new start.
Predicted Finish - 4th
Newcastle United - Another pretty solid season for the Toon i'm predicting. Pardew will soon want to put last season's crazy antics behind him and prove to the Newcastle fans just why he deserves that lucrative contract. However given all the slate he has recieved, Pardew has arguably been one of the best in this Summer transfer window, bringing in some top quality players such as Remy Cabella, Dutch defender Daryl Janmaat and Emmanuel Rivière to replace the now departured Loic Remy, whom had an impressive loan spell at Tyneside last season. Newcastle have the potential to surprise a few teams this upcoming campaign as long as Pardew keeps that temper under control!
Predicted Finish - 8th
QPR - With the amount of talent in their squad last season, QPR were expected to take the Championship by storm as Leicester did, but they were kind of disappointing with their performances and some may say they were even fortunate to go up in the first place. They have a substantial amount of money at their disposal and a great manager who has years of experience in this league; however as we've seen with them in the past, the team cohesion and chemistry within the squad has never quite fulfilled. Although Steven Caulker is a good bit of business for them, and Rio Ferdinand's experience will be vital for the younger players; they still may not be the "surprise package" that many expect them to be next season.
Predicted Finish - 19th
Southampton - Saints fans are far from optimistic about their chances next season with most, if not all, of their star players having moved on to different clubs; and with many more still strongly speculated to leave very soon including the likes of Morgan Schneiderlin and just recently Callum Chambers, you can't help but feel sympathy for them. It will definitely not be easy to replace those types of players who were so prominent for them last season; however their finances are now more than rosy and their new manager Ronald Koeman definitely isn't a manager to be taken lightly. His vast experience and knowledge i'm sure will be enough to bring in adequate players to fill in the gaps and to somewhat have a respectable campaign.
Predicted Finish - 11th
Stoke City - Stoke surprised a lot of people last season with their new adapted style of Football under Hughes. Slick, pass and move Football had been seen as a rarity at the Britannia in the past, and they can do well next season if they keep it up. Hughes has always had a reputation for spotting a bargain and this summer he has been at it again. With the additions of Sidwell and Mame Biram Diouf both on on a costless, and just recently former Barcelona winger/striker Bojan for 3M, the Potters are putting together quite the squad. Whilst not forgetting their incredible home support - they will be fine next season.
Predicted Finish - 10th
Sunderland - Sunderland fans will definitely not want to go through another heart-stopping season of teetering on relegation, however that's exactly what I am predicting, unfortunately for them. With Fabio Borini now gone back to Liverpool and seemingly not wanting to budge, they will be wanting to quickly replace him with someone of his calibre if they want to replicate last season's heroics. There is no denying that what Poyet did last season was remarkable and his managerial reputation definitely went up because of it. However the likes of Jordi Gomez just won't be enough and they really need to get a move on if they are to strenghten their squad as a whole.
Predicted Finish - 16th
Swansea - Swansea's attack has just become a lot more deadly with the recent capture of former Lyon striker Bafetimbi Gomis, and with the likelihood of him playing alongside the powerful Bony Wilfried, they have the potential to create plenty of problems for teams next season. The fairly obvious 'Elephant in the Room' aspect of their new campaign is how Gary Monk will fair with quite the tough start. All credit to him however as he showed real tenacity and determination last season to pull his beloved Swansea out of the slump they were in, and for a person with little to no experience whatsoever when it comes to managing, he did a great job. Plus they can fully focus on the League this season without the interruption of the Europa League; and therefore this could be quite a solid season for the Swans.
Predicted Finish - 9th
Tottenham - With the brilliant work that Pochettino has done with Southampton last season, many feel that can replicate that success with Spurs. Although they may not be able to mount a serious Champions League challenge again this upcoming season, with the players they have at their disposal they will definitely be a threat. With the only signings so far being 2 former Swansea players in Ben Davies and Michel Vorm, you can be sure that Levy will be keen to provide a respectable cash boost to help Pochettino bring in the players he wants. The new man at the helm will be hoping to get the best out of the players that weren't up to scratch last season i.e. Soldado, and Lamela.
Predicted Finish - 6th
West Bromwich Albion - WBA may face a losing battle trying to stay up next season, having looked at their squad and given the fans concerns for the new man at the helm. Will Alan Irvine last the distance? It's difficult to know, it will definitely be a back and forth battle throughout the season with the teams above them. It doesn't fill you with much optimism when your own manager forks out 10 million on a player (Brown Ideye) even though according to Sky Sports he has ''never actually seen him play''. They may have added experienced defender Joleon Lescott to their ranks after he became surplus to requirements at Manchester City; however they may not remain a Premier League team come next season.
Predicted Finish - 18th
West Ham United - There were and still are a few Hammers fans calling for Allardyce's sacking, however there is no denying that he did a great job last season in overturning their dismal start to what was a very admirable finish indeed. He may not get his team to play the most attractive Football however he definitely knows his way around the transfer market and he hasn't hesitated in strengthening his squad with some pretty top notch players already. Enner Valencia and Cheikhou Kouyaté are just some of the signings that they have already aqquired which has turned a few heads that's for sure. Allardyce has a very experienced Football brain, especially when it comes to pressure and dealing with the torment of this league, he may be able to bring the fans back on his side, giving them quite the satisfying season.
Predicted Finish - 12th