Predictions:
Relegation - Leicester, Ipswich, and Southampton. I think Leicester are certain to finish dead last, much like Sheffield United were heading into last season. Ipswich won't have the guns to stay up. Southampton have a fighting chance, I think it will come down to them and Everton for the 18th spot. Forest have made some big investments in their squad, but who knows how they'll gel.
Top four - City, Arsenal, Newcastle, and Spurs. No points for picking City to win the title, although Arsenal could give them another good run if they can avoid major injuries.
Newcastle have a great shot of finishing in the top four if they can pry Guehi from Palace. Solanke is a game changer and will help Spurs up the table. He could score 25 goals.
My pick for breakout star of the year (for the second season in a row) is Villa LB Ian Maatsen. He's 22 and will impress a lot of people. It'll come down to him and 20 year old Bournemouth LB Milos Kerkez for a place in the team of the season.
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