Our writers give their tips for the 2019/20 Premier League campaign.
Simon Collings
Champions: Manchester City
London pecking order: Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, West Ham, Watford, Crystal Palace
Bottom club: Norwich
It will be a big year for: Reiss Nelson. The 19-year-old was brilliant on loan at German side Hoffenheim last season and now wants to show that he can cut it in the Premier League.
Simon Johnson
Champions: Manchester City
London pecking order: Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, West Ham, Watford, Crystal Palace.
Bottom club: Sheffield United
It will be a big year for: Ross Barkley. He has a chance to step up under new Chelsea coach Frank Lampard and realise his full potential — with a possibility to shine at Euro 2020 next summer, too.
Dan Kilpatrick
Champions: Liverpool
London pecking order: Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, West Ham, Watford, Crystal Palace.
Bottom club: Newcastle.
It will be a big year for: Ryan Sessegnon. Mauricio Pochettino’s record of improving young players, particularly full-backs, is remarkable. His potential is massive.
Jack Rosser
Champions: Manchester City
London pecking order: Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, West Ham, Watford, Crystal Palace
Bottom club: Newcastle
It will be a big year for: Dele Alli. By Alli’s standards last season was a quiet, frustrating one. It’s time for a commanding campaign and he must step up should Christian Eriksen move on.
James Olley
Champions: Manchester City
London pecking order: Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, West Ham, Watford, Crystal Palace.
Bottom club: Sheffield United
It will be a big year for: VAR. Widespread introduction of technology in the Premier League was inevitable, but successful implementation is imperative to avoid further controversy.
Giuseppe Muro
Champions: Manchester City
London pecking order: Tottenham, Arsenal, West Ham, Chelsea, Watford, Crystal Palace.
Bottom club: Brighton
It will be a big year for: Ben Johnson. The 19-year-old West Ham full-back looks a real talent. Don’t be surprised if he is a regular in Manuel Pellegrini’s side by Christmas.
James Robson
Champions: Manchester City
London pecking order: Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, West Ham, Crystal Palace, Watford
Bottom club: Brighton
It will be a big year for: Tanguy Ndombele. He might be the signing of the summer — and precisely what Spurs needed. He could become the most dynamic midfielder in Europe.
David Lynch
Champions: Manchester City
London pecking order: Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, West Ham, Watford, Crystal Palace
Bottom club: Brighton
It will be a big year for: Naby Keita. The talented midfielder endured an injury-hit debut season at Liverpool, but looks ready to prove his worth this time around.
