With the new Premier League season less than a month away, this is how I feel the table will look like at the end of what wil hopefully be a memorable campaign.

Arsenal (4th) - Arsenal can only get off to a better start than they did last season, with them sitting in the relegation zone after half a dozen games. Having lost Nasri and Fabregas last season, and van Persie on the verge of an Emirates exit, many would fear for their Champions Legaue credentials. However, I feel Podolski and Giroud can form a prolific partnership and with Jack Wilshere returning to full fitness, there will be more creativity in the Arsenal midfield.

Aston Villa (16th) - I feel the dissapointment that came with Alex Mcleish will continue into Paul Lmaberts reign at Villa Park. Having lost key players such as Gareth Barry, James Milner and Olof Melberg in recent years, I feel this Villa squad really lacks the quality and experience to succeed in this league. Despite having good young talent, such as Barry Bannan and Nathan Delfouneso, only Darren Bents goals will keep them in the league.

Chelsea (3rd) - After coming through a rough patch under AVB, Chelsea seem to be back to their best and will be right up there next season. Fernando Torres looks like he's getting back to his best and I feel he will challenging for the golden boot. Eden Hazard will be a welcome addition to the squad, although he will have to toughen up match up to the defenders in this league. It will be a three way title challenge, and Chelsea will be right in the thick of it.


Everton (8th) - David Moyes has done a great job during his time at Everton, but I see this season being less successful for the Goodison park faithful. Jelavic's goals will be the most important aspect of their play, and the re-signing of Steven Pienaar when it is put through will give Everton fans some hope. But I feel their defence is still a little brittle, and with rumours surrounding the future of Leighton Baines, I just think they will let in too many goals to sustain a challenge for Europe.

Fulham (12th) -  The end to Fulham's campaign was fairly successful last season, with Pogrebnyak joining from Stuttgart on loan and Clint Dempsey having a very prolific season in front of goal. However, since then, Pogrebnyak has moved on and joined Reading on a permanent basis, and Clint Dempsey has told his club that he wants to join Liverpool. Because of this, they wont be a success in the league this year, as they have also lost Andy Johnson to QPR.

Liverpool (5th) - After a very poor season for Liverpools standards last term, only things can get better surely. The new signings have had a year to settle in and should become more accomplished this year, and the arrival of Brendan Rodgers will excite fans due to his philosophy. If they can keep important players fit, such as Gerrard and Suarez, then they will definitely improve on their 7th place finish from last year.

Manchester City (1st) - The reign of the 'noisy neighbours' is likely to continue in my eyes. There isn't going to be as many signings coming into the Etihad this summer, but the team has a stronger bond after winning the league last season. With Carlos Tevez staying and featuring from the start, the goals will flow more freely this season as he will form a prolific partnership with Aguero. Vincent Kompany will inspire his team to victory again this term.

Manchester United (2nd) - I'm afraid to say that this season there will be more domestic dissapointment for Ferguson and his men. The signing of Kagawa from Dortmund is promising is a very promising one, and Wayne Rooney will be hoping to get his hands on the golden boot. However i feel the riches of neighbours City will out do the red devils for another season.

Newcastle (7th) - Alan Pardew perfromed miracles last season for the toon army, and he'll be looking for more bargain buys this summer. Yohan Cabaye, Demba Ba and Papis Cisse all played a vital part in Newcastle impressive season, and they'll be hoping it will continue into this campaign. However, the quality of these players will attract bigger clubs, and so i can't see them staying after this season. Andy Carroll has been linked with a return to his former club, but can they repeat their heroics of last season? Maybe not.

Norwich (11th) - Chris Hughton will have a mixed reception from Norwich fans, as many of them will still be missing Paul Lambert. Grant Holt has shocked many fans by handing in a transfer request, but i dont think he'll be able to find a bigger club then Norwich at his age. They have good all round players, and fans can expect another mid table finish this season.

Queens Park Rangers (10th) - After escaping relegation by the skin of their teeth last season, QPR fans will be hoping for a better return this time round. The signings have come thick and fast, but they seem to be a very talented squad. The villian tag that Joey Barton holds has been a spanner in the works, but with a new captain may come a better league position. With Mark Hughes' philosophy, they will be a tighter unit and still be able to score goals up field.

Reading (18th) - Having come up victorious from the Championship, many things are expected from the champions. The signing of Pavel Pogrebnyak will provide them will goals, and they will be hoping that the experience of Jason Roberts will help stir them away from the relagation zone, but i feel they will be heading straight back down to the second division.

Southampton (19th) - Anothe rone of the promoted sides with great expectations for the coming season. Sadly though, I think they will be going back down at the first attempt due to the lack of premier league experience and defensive qualities on the south coast. Rickie Lambert will be the main goal threat, however he is growing older and maybe one of two seasons will all he will be able to hack at the top level.

Stoke (13th) - The word consistancy comes to mind when thinking of Stoke City. Tony Pulis has installed a great deal of confidence at the club and striker Peter Crouch will be the main threat once again this season. A fairly mid table finish is all Stoke fans can expect this season, with the squad similar to the one that was promoted a few seasons ago.

Sunderland (9th) - Without strikers Gyan and Bendtner goals may be hard to come by this season for Martin O'Niell's men. However, the rest of the squad is very accomplished and with Craig Gardner settling into the North East club, thinks are looking up. Two strikers are needed, but overall it should be a successful campaign.

Swansea (17th) - Brendan Rodger's style of play gained Swansea many fans last season. However, he has moved on now and Michael Laudrup will be hoping to emulate the success. His main aim will be to keep the club in the league, and with loanee Siggurdson now playing for Tottenham, that may be more difficult that expected. I feel they will just survive.

Tottenham (6th) - The departure of Haryy Redknapp has seen AVB appointed head coach. His style of play wasn't effective at Chelsea, and I feel the same will be said at Spurs. Modric is on the verge of leaving and without him, Tottenham will lack the creativity needed to succeed in the league. A dissapointing season looks to be on the cards, despite tying down Adebayor to a permanent deal.

West Brom (15th) - Steve Clark has big shoes to fill after he was appointed successor of new England boss Roy Hodgson. A good overall squad of players has seen the once 'yo-yo club' install a feature of stability, and I feel this will continue into the new season. Odemwingie will need to be on top form to keep them away from trouble.

West Ham (14th) - After suffering the heart ache of relegation two seasons ago, West Ham are back in the big time. They have some vital premier league experience in players like Mark Noble and Kevin Nolan, and this will keep them away from going down once again. Losing goal keeper Rob Green will be a set back, but they should be fairly comfortable this term.

Wigan (20th) - Roberto Martinez looks set to be staying at the DW for another season, but maybe he should have taken the chance to go to a bigger club when he had the chance. Victor Moses will almost certainly move onto bigger things either this summer or in January, and with his departure will leave a lack of goals. Only Connor Salmon and Franco di Santo will be left, and these players are not premier league quality. Sadly, it will be a season to forget for Wigan fans.







Dan