Premier League 16/17 Predictions

Hi guys!

So, as all the people who checked out my Euro 2016 community draw thread, you'll know I'm a football/soccer fan, and I am mainly focused on the League of Ireland (Yes... That League that EVERYBODY has heard about.)
and the Premier League.

I got a great feedback from that thread, and I never got to thank most of you for your responses, and of course, some of the people who I'd never really expect to respond to a thread, I mean, look at my profile, I'm a little fish in a big pond.

But anyway, I'll be making my predictions for the Premier League 2016/17 season. From 20th to 1st place from August- May.

So, let's get underway.

20th - Hull City. - Hull are an absolute shambles right now, and to have Steve Bruce leave over a breakdown for not being picked for the England job, and not to mention they're pretty much the Blackpool of the Premier League season, with very few pros fit, not to mention their main man Diame looks to be leaving, I don't see them staying up on their PL return.

19th - Burnley - Another club who were promoted last year, but this team as champions. Yes, they've got a good manager within Sean Dyche, who is definitely a lovable character. But, even though they won the Championship, I don't see their squad as Premier League fit.

18th - West Brom - West Brom have been in a fierce battle to stay up ever since they were promoted 6 years ago, and they've struggled. Yes, they have claimed some big wins, and drawn against the bigger clubs, but I don't see the Baggies staying up this year.
Relegation is on the cards.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Relegation Zone
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

17th - Watford - Watford look like soon, and by soon I mean next season, could establish themselves as a mid-table team. On some occasions last year, they looked bloody incredible, and they've got good players like Odion Ighalo and Troy Deeney to prove that. I think they will have a good year this year, but they will have their problems, no doubt, but, despite where I'm placing them, there will be a gap between the relegation zone and them on points.

16th - Sunderland - Sunderland aren't going to be perfect instantly under David Moyes, as he fills in for big Sam, and yes, he did bad at United, but look at him, he was succeeding Sir Alex Ferguson. Moyes has spent really well in the transfer window, I think if he can land Marouane Fellaini and Adnan Januzaj, then he will have a cracking season.

15th - Swansea - Swansea have been a club whose tower has always been knocked down by teams a place or two above them, and they're a complete soap opera at times. I think if they can keep Ashley Williams, and Andre Ayew working upfront with Jefferson Montero, then they will hang in there one more season.

14th - Middlesborough - I believe that Middlesborough can do well this year, and with Victor Valdes and Alvaro Negredo joining, they will be a very difficult challenge for the big clubs. There's nothing more I can really add to them, but I do expect a good game from them this season.

13th - Bournemouth - Bournemouth weren't all smiles last year, and they almost said goodbye to Eddie Howe as he was a big contender for the England job, but this year, they know what they're up against, they know what they're playing against, and this year will be a good year for them.

12th - Crystal Palace - Crystal Palace have been on the outskirts of the top ten since they joined in 13/14. But this year, I feel they will move that one step closer, with players like Yannick Bolaise and Dwight Gayle, not to mention Wilfred Zaha, they can do very well on the attack, and I expect a great duo from them this year.

11th - Stoke City - Stoke were a good team last year, and with their main players being Bojan etc, I believe they will be a big part in stopping the big teams doing as well as they can this year, look what they did to Liverpool a few years back. (But we got revenge the season after >:D)

10th - Leicester - (WOAH M8, WTF DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING, THEY HAVE JAMIE VARDY, AND THE WAY YOU CHAT SHIT, YOU'RE GONNA GET BANGED YA UGLY FU-)
Alright, calm down. Let's face it, what Leicester did last year is just incredible. But, despite that miracle, it's a one in a million chance they'll do it again, and if they do, I PROMISE EVERYONE WHO READS THIS THREAD THAT I WILL GIVE YOU ALL AN EMBARASSING SECRET ABOUT MYSELF.

9th - Everton - Everton got Ronald Koeman, and he did a great job at Southampton, he's made some absolutely wonderful signings this summer, and I see Everton really challenging for Europe, but with the likely scenario they're gonna lose John Stones, they're a pro and a con to take from that: The pro, 50 million, and you could buy some very good talent with that money, the con: MVP down.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Europa League Spots
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

8th - Southampton - They won't have the best season this year, losing Mane to Liverpool, Pelle to some Chinese Club that I don't know, and not to mention losing Koeman to Everton, but I still very much so believe The Saints have potentinal this year, they have Jay Rodriguez back from long term injury, and a big talent in youngster James Ward-Prowse, I expect good competition from Southampton this year.

7th - West Ham - West Ham have been exceptional in pre-season and I can't wait to see them in the Olympic Stadium (I've seen a few clips via Spencer FC, and bloody hell, there's a good atmosphere in the stadium.), they have had a few blows of course, losing to NK Domzale, and there's nothing wrong with losing to Juventus.

6th - Tottenham - Tottenham are also a Leciester like club this year, yeah, they finished 3rd last year, and that is awesome, but it was another trance, and this year, I don't think they will be as fortunate as they were last year, but Dele Ali and Harry Kane will be phenomenal this year.

5th - Chelsea - Yep, most of you will be surprised at this year, but I don't think it's going to be a speedy recovery, yeah, they brought in Kante from Leicester, but you need time to recover from such a bloody mess that you call 15/16 Mourinho.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Champions League Spots
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4th - Liverpool (AYYYYY) - This is their first full season under Klopp, and they did relatively well in pre-season, not to mention beating Barca 4-0, they've brought in Loris Karius, Wijnaldum and Ma-
JOEY WHAT ABOUT THEM LOSING TO MAINZ 4-0-
Shut up;-;.
But yeah, I expect Liverpool to have European football this year.

3rd - Arsenal - It's going to be another season like this for Arsene Wenger, with no real improvement to their squad, I believe they can win silverware this year, no doubt.

And now, the final 2....

2nd - Manchester United - Jose Mourinho's side are going to mutilate the league this year, I mean seriously, Pogba, Zlatan, Mkhitaryan, and Lingard is realizing his potential, I think it's safe to say, despite how much I don't wanna say this, that Manchester United will be a dominant team in Europe again.

1st - Manchester City - Yes, their signings this year are nothing compared to United's, I'd say that Pep Guardiola has a better chance this year, he led Barcelona and Bayern Munich to consecutive La Liga and Bundesliga titles, I think there's no doubt that this year is Manchester City's year once again.

Those are my Premier League Predictions, I mean, I'm hoping I get some of my positions right, but I'm not confident that I will, but anyway, good luck to the teams, and let's enjoy another season of the beautiful game.