Southampton
Morgan Schneiderlin is gone, as is Nathaniel Clyne. Can Ronald Koeman keep the Saints ticking along and continue to impress?
Stoke City
Can the evolution under Mark Hughes continue? Stoke have added more flair to change their style, with Peter Crouch conceding this is the most talented squad he has been part of since arriving at the Britannia.
Sunderland
They had a huge struggle to stay up last season, but has Dick Advocaat done enough in the market to say that they have improved significantly?
Swansea City
Manager Garry Monk needs to keep improving and taking the club forward, but has he reached his peak? He’s made some smart signings already, but he’ll be under pressure the minute results don’t go their way.
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