16. Bournemouth
The Championship champions get their first taste of Premier League life this season and we are backing them to handle the step up in class with distinction, and claim some scalps along the way.
15. Sunderland
Only six clubs lost fewer matches than Sunderland’s 14 last season. The Black Cats can hang in there with the best, they just need to find a way to score more and Dick Advocaat could be the man to do that.
14. West Bromwich Albion
A Tony Pulis team is unlikely to ever be in the relegation mix, but Albion have yet to significantly strengthen this summer while other teams have invested in the hope of a top-half finish.
13. West Ham United
What doesn’t kill you supposedly makes you stronger, but the Europa League could take its toll on the Hammers next year and result in a rather underwhelming first campaign under Slaven Bilic.
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