The second part of TNT Sports will look at what constitutes a successful season for a team in the Premier League and what things like Champions Liverpool and the two Manchester Clubs set up to achieve this campaign.
You can add votes to places where everyone might end.
Leeds
The Yorkshire giants are hoping to return to the top flight and make an impression after a successful record-breaking 100-point championship title.
But manager Daniel Fark is not always universally worshiped by Leeds followers. There are some questions among the fanbase as to whether he is the guy who will keep them after seeing Norwich City remain in the Premier League twice.
Expectations may be that Leeds is trying to eliminate another difficult campaign for survival, so if they are still on the top flight side, they will be strong and relieved.
What constitutes a successful season?
Survive without being too deeply dragged into the relegation dog fight.
Liverpool
Arne Slot’s Reds are aiming for consecutive league wins and believe they are one of the best on the continent, so a good Champions League run will feel essential.
What constitutes a successful season?
Winners in the league and/or the Champions League.
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Manchester City
Is Pep Guardiola “end” in Manchester City? Well, despite the worst campaign together, the perennial table topper still scored a respectable third place and reached the FA Cup final.
By their own high standards, less than regaining the title would be a disappointment.
What constitutes a successful season?
Manchester United
Similarly, Reuben Amorim and Manchester United need to make sure last year’s disastrous finish in 15th place is not the new normal for Old Trafford.
The Red Devils are busy in the transfer market and the manager is overseeing his first preseason, so in theory there is optimism heading towards the campaign.
United will have no European distractions and be able to focus entirely on domestic issues as a result of last season’s failures, including a loss in the UEFA Europa League final.
Restoring their place higher on the table is their number one priority.
What constitutes a successful season?
Top 6 finishes (or more?).
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Newcastle
Magpies have a season that reminds them of the last time as they qualified for the UEFA Champions League, and perhaps more important to the club’s fans, winning their first trophy in 56 years.
With or without Swedes, Eddie Howe’s team will want to maintain their position in the league’s elite and Champions League qualifications.
What constitutes a successful season?
Nottingham Forest
Given how promised forest season was at one stage, it is surprising that despite still achieving the shocking European qualifications, they were left disappointed.
The Reds will be strengthening their team in the summer months and hope to gatocrash once more on the top edge of the league despite the loss of Anthony Elanga.
What constitutes a successful season?
They reach the top 7 finish and knockout round of the UEFA Europa League.
Sunderland
Eight years later, Sunderland, two relegations, two promotions and one eye-opening documentary, is back in the Premier League. The Black Cats hope to stay there.
The club is betting homes on massive summer spending as French managers and doctoral holder Regis are about to shock the top flight.
It’s difficult to move away from bottom 3. This is the main purpose of this term. And punching Newcastle!
What constitutes a successful season?
Awake (and beat Newcastle).
Tottenham Hotspur
The Spurs have become the very embodiment of “what constitutes a successful season.” Previous question.
Winning the trophy was undoubtedly a success, but due to all the joys of Bilbao, there was a lot of pain when it came to issues in the country.
New manager Thomas Frank wants to significantly improve his 17th place in the league last season and target Champions League knockouts, but now he has the flavour to win the trophy again. In Japan, at least?
What constitutes a successful season?
Top half finishes and decent cup runs at home or abroad.
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West Ham
After a good job in Brighton, Graham Potter’s failed spell at Chelsea is thankfully, and his reputation doesn’t seem to be doing too much harm.
Patience is important when it comes to working his magic at London Stadium, but not having himself in mind in the relegation battle is something the Hammer should aim for.
What constitutes a successful season?
Looking up at the table, not below.
Wolves
The extremely strong finish last season may have sparked optimism at Molineux, but the summer saw them lose important players.
They made their own moves, but it’s very likely that they’ll be another year hoping to put their heads on the water and be enough to stay in another season.
What constitutes a successful season?
Under the table below the drop zone, arm length.
