{"id":1277,"date":"2016-08-09T12:10:07","date_gmt":"2016-08-09T12:10:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blnebeuk.serveur04.com\/blog\/?p=1277"},"modified":"2016-08-09T14:18:36","modified_gmt":"2016-08-09T14:18:36","slug":"premier-league-2016-17-betting-guide-odds-tips-predictions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.netbet.co.uk\/blog\/2016\/08\/09\/premier-league-2016-17-betting-guide-odds-tips-predictions\/","title":{"rendered":"Premier League 2016-17: Betting Guide, Odds, Tips &#038; Predictions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1282\" src=\"http:\/\/blnebeuk.serveur04.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/09-08-2016-Zlatan-Icon-Sports.jpg\" alt=\"09-08-2016 - Zlatan - Icon Sports\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.netbet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/09-08-2016-Zlatan-Icon-Sports.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.netbet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/09-08-2016-Zlatan-Icon-Sports-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.netbet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/09-08-2016-Zlatan-Icon-Sports-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.netbet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/09-08-2016-Zlatan-Icon-Sports-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><br \/>\nNew managers, record breaking signings and high street shops. The Premier League is back! This season promises to be the best yet, so let\u2019s take a look at how the teams are shaping up.<\/p>\n<h3>Arsenal<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Manager:<\/strong> Arsene Wenger<br \/>\n<strong>Key Player:<\/strong> Mesut Ozil<br \/>\n<strong>Last season\u2019s finish:<\/strong> Runners Up<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prediction:<\/strong> 5th<br \/>\nArsenal finished as runners up last season, but they\u2019ll be disappointed with their poor run of form after being top of the table at Christmas. The Premier League is getting stronger with other teams strengthening significantly and Arsenal fans might worry that they\u2019ll get left behind. A lack of a top striker is still an issue and without a goalscorer, you can\u2019t see them finishing in the top 4 this season.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Odds:<\/strong> 11\/2<br \/>\n<strong>If they were a high street shop, they\u2019d be\u2026<\/strong> House of Fraser \u2013 Lots of expensive items and nice French stuff, but not as nice as that fancy shop on the Kings Road. Can leave you feeling disappointed.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BI4qMtPDS_1\/\" target=\"_blank\">A photo posted by Arsenal Official (@arsenal)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-08-09T10:53:36+00:00\">Aug 9, 2016 at 3:53am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Bournemouth<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Manager:<\/strong> Eddie Howe<br \/>\n <strong>Key Player:<\/strong> Jordon Ibe<br \/>\n <strong>Last season\u2019s finish:<\/strong> 16th<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prediction:<\/strong>\u00a016th<br \/>\n Most thought that Bournemouth might struggle in the Premier League with their open style of play, but victories over both Chelsea and Manchester United last season proved differently. Jordon Ibe looks to be a good signing and Callum Wilson will want to prove that he\u2019s a Premier League striker after missing much of last season through injury. It\u2019ll be difficult for them and they need more signings, but they should avoid relegation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Odds:<\/strong> 100\/1<br \/>\n <strong>If they were a high street shop, they\u2019d be\u2026<\/strong> Uniqlo \u2013 Fun to go to and you\u2019ll probably leave with more than you came with.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 28.0555555556% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BIN1KcyBBdQ\/\" target=\"_blank\">A photo posted by AFC Bournemouth (@officialafcb)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-07-23T19:42:04+00:00\">Jul 23, 2016 at 12:42pm PDT<\/time>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Burnley<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Manager:<\/strong> Sean Dyche<br \/>\n<strong>Key Player:<\/strong> Andre Gray<br \/>\n<strong>Last season\u2019s finish:<\/strong> Promoted as Championship winners<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prediction:<\/strong> 18th<br \/>\nSean Dyche will set Burnley up with a hard, grizzled edge, but the Premier League needs more than that. Andre Gray was impressive in the Championship and he\u2019ll be relied upon to score goals for the Clarets. If he gets firing however, he could be a target for the bigger teams in January. The same can be said for Dyche. One of the best English managers around, and he might start looking elsewhere if the club don\u2019t match his ambitions. A tough season likely to end in relegation awaits.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Odds:<\/strong> 100\/1<br \/>\n<strong>If they were a high street shop, they\u2019d be\u2026<\/strong> Local Nightclub \u2013 Lots going on and some colourful shirts, but could be gone by next May.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 28.125% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BIVjfO5gT7q\/\" target=\"_blank\">A photo posted by Burnley Football Club (@burnleyofficial)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-07-26T19:41:33+00:00\">Jul 26, 2016 at 12:41pm PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Chelsea<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Manager:<\/strong> Antonio Conte<br \/>\n <strong>Key Player:<\/strong> Eden Hazard<br \/>\n <strong>Last season\u2019s finish:<\/strong> 10th<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prediction:<\/strong> 4th<br \/>\n This will be a fascinating season for the team from West London. They were so disappointing last year, but Antonio Conte has been appointed and will look to set his own mark on the team. There\u2019s no European football, but this could prove to be a bonus for Conte, as he\u2019ll have more time to spend on the training ground. Eden Hazard will have a lot to prove after his disappointing season last year. Winning the Premier League will be the target and they\u2019re an outside bet, but Champions League qualification will be the minimum and they\u2019re more than capable of finishing in the top 4.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Odds:<\/strong> 5\/1<br \/>\n If they were a high street shop, they\u2019d be\u2026 Apple \u2013 Weren\u2019t massive in the 1990s, but now a huge player due to a terrifying man in charge. The products look good, but often go wrong after a few years.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 38.5648148148% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BI0A45EDev0\/\" target=\"_blank\">A photo posted by Chelsea FC &#8211; Official (@chelseafc)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-08-07T15:35:40+00:00\">Aug 7, 2016 at 8:35am PDT<\/time>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Crystal Palace<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Manager:<\/strong> Alan Pardew<br \/>\n<strong>Key Player:<\/strong> Yannick Bolasie<br \/>\n<strong>Last season\u2019s finish:<\/strong> 15th<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prediction:<\/strong> 12th<br \/>\nCrystal Palace were a mixed bag last year. They started off so well and found themselves in the European places by Christmas, but Yannick Bolasie\u2019s injury coincided with a dismal run of form. They did reach the FA Cup final however, and arguably should have won it. They displayed relegation form last season, but if they sign a striker, they shouldn\u2019t be in a relegation battle this time around.<br \/>\n<strong>Odds:<\/strong> 125\/1<br \/>\n<strong>If they were a high street shop, they\u2019d be\u2026<\/strong> Hollister \u2013 Loud when you walk in and some stylish stuff on offer.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 33.0555555556% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BIxf2xLhMQR\/\" target=\"_blank\">A photo posted by Crystal Palace Football Club (@official_cpfc)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-08-06T16:08:33+00:00\">Aug 6, 2016 at 9:08am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Everton<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Manager:<\/strong> Ronald Koeman<br \/>\n <strong>Key Player:<\/strong> Ross Barkley<br \/>\n <strong>Last season\u2019s finish:<\/strong> 11th<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prediction:<\/strong> 7th<br \/>\n There was a sombre atmosphere around Goodison Park last season after a disappointing season, but changes have been made over the summer. Farhad Moshiri has promised to invest in the side, whilst Ronald Koeman and Steve Walsh have been appointed as the new manager and director of football respectively. Much will depend on whether they\u2019re able to keep John Stones and Romelu Lukaku, but Koeman knows how to structure a defence and they should be competing again for the European places.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Odds:<\/strong> 39\/1<br \/>\n <strong>If they were a high street shop, they\u2019d be\u2026<\/strong> Waterstones \u2013 Feel old and traditional, but manage to adapt to modern times.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 49.7813411079% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BIehqv2A4Bs\/\" target=\"_blank\">A photo posted by Everton (@everton)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-07-30T07:18:49+00:00\">Jul 30, 2016 at 12:18am PDT<\/time>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Hull City<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Manager:<\/strong> N\/A<br \/>\n<strong>Key Player:<\/strong> Abel Hernandez<br \/>\n<strong>Last season\u2019s finish:<\/strong> Promoted as playoff winners<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prediction:<\/strong> 20th<br \/>\nHull are in trouble. As of the time of writing, they have no manager and they\u2019ve signed no players. The owner is seriously ill and is looking to sell and it all looks very bleak of the Tigers. They were promoted via the playoffs, which is also problematic as they\u2019ve had less time to prepare. The team is injury ridden and it\u2019s hard to see them finishing anywhere apart from bottom of the table.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Odds:<\/strong> 1000\/1<br \/>\n<strong>If they were a high street shop, they\u2019d be\u2026<\/strong> Wetherspoons \u2013 Lots of bright shirts and music, but struggles from day to day.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BIx7ewYhCRW\/\" target=\"_blank\">A photo posted by Hull City (@hullcityofficial)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-08-06T20:09:56+00:00\">Aug 6, 2016 at 1:09pm PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Leicester City<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Manager;<\/strong> Claudio Ranieri<br \/>\n <strong>Key Player:<\/strong> Riyad Mahrez<br \/>\n <strong>Last season\u2019s finish:<\/strong> Winners<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prediction:<\/strong> 11th<br \/>\n Last season\u2019s fairy tale team will be burdened with the pressure of the title of defending champions and Champions League football this time around. However, Claudio Ranieri is a manager who understands the level of expectation and his first objective again will be to avoid relegation. One of their key players, N\u2019Golo Kante has departed, but Jamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez remain after turning down offers from elsewhere. It\u2019s unfathomable that they\u2019ll retain their title, but they won\u2019t be abysmal. A top 8 finish would be a good effort, but there are lots of good teams this season.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Odds:<\/strong> 30\/1<br \/>\n <strong>If they were a high street shop, they\u2019d be\u2026<\/strong> Poundland \u2013 Remarkably successful, despite not much money going in.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BI0B7LZDsNy\/\" target=\"_blank\">A photo posted by Leicester City (@lcfc)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-08-07T15:44:43+00:00\">Aug 7, 2016 at 8:44am PDT<\/time>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Liverpool<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Manager:<\/strong> Jurgen Klopp<br \/>\n<strong>Key Player:<\/strong> Phillippe Coutinho<br \/>\n<strong>Last season\u2019s finish:<\/strong> 8th<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prediction:<\/strong> 6th<br \/>\nLiverpool fans have a lot to be excited about now that Jurgen Klopp has had a full pre-season with his team. He worked with what he had last season, but he\u2019s now bought in some of his own players which will only benefit the team. Daniel Sturridge has had a full pre-season and his goals will be crucial to any success. No one will want to visit Anfield this season, whilst they should fare better against the top teams in the league. They should be aiming for the Champions League places, but they might just miss out.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Odds:<\/strong> 9\/1<br \/>\n<strong>If they were a high street shop, they\u2019d be\u2026<\/strong> Abercrombie and Fitch \u2013 Has a core following, but pays over the odds when there\u2019s cheaper elsewhere.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 40.9259259259% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BI1uLRkApln\/\" target=\"_blank\">A photo posted by Liverpool Football Club (@liverpoolfc)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-08-08T07:30:38+00:00\">Aug 8, 2016 at 12:30am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Manchester City<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Manager:<\/strong> Pep Guardiola<br \/>\n <strong>Key Player:<\/strong> Kevin de Bruyne<br \/>\n <strong>Last season\u2019s finish:<\/strong> 4th<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prediction:<\/strong> Winners<br \/>\n Pep Guardiola\u2019s arrival ensures that Manchester City head into the new season as favourites. Kevin de Bruyne\u2019s injury enforced absence last season was a devastating blow to the team, as was the injury to captain and talisman Vincent Kompany. They look a different team with the defender playing and Guardiola will look for alternative options if he doesn\u2019t recover. Sergio Aguero is a prolific goalscorer and just like last season, they have the best squad in the league. It\u2019ll be bold to bet against them, but last season showed that anything can happen.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Odds:<\/strong> 5\/2<br \/>\n <strong>If they were a high street shop, they\u2019d be\u2026<\/strong> Marks &amp; Spencer \u2013 Average for decades, but now quite upmarket.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BIsWhL4Abov\/\" target=\"_blank\">A photo posted by Manchester City (@mancity)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-08-04T16:10:45+00:00\">Aug 4, 2016 at 9:10am PDT<\/time>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Manchester United<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Manager:<\/strong> Jose Mourinho<br \/>\n<strong>Key Player:<\/strong> Zlatan Ibrahimovic<br \/>\n<strong>Last season\u2019s finish:<\/strong> 5th<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prediction:<\/strong> Runners up<br \/>\nManchester United fans should be very excited for the upcoming season. Jose Mourinho has come in as manager and conducted his transfer business early in the summer. The players that he\u2019s bought in are all upgrades on what was there before, whilst the impending arrival of Paul Pogba for a world record fee will plug the hole in midfield. Mourinho and Ibrahimovic will deflect attention away from Wayne Rooney. They are definitely on the up, but might just miss out on the top spot.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Odds:<\/strong> 3\/1<br \/>\n<strong>If they were a high street shop, they\u2019d be\u2026<\/strong> Harrods \u2013 Lots of high-quality products on offer, but much of it is overpriced. Used to be a lot better than they are now.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 62.4537037037% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BI3dv6UAqVo\/\" target=\"_blank\">A photo posted by Manchester United (@manchesterunited)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-08-08T23:45:34+00:00\">Aug 8, 2016 at 4:45pm PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Middlesbrough<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Manager:<\/strong> Aitor Karanka<br \/>\n <strong>Key Player:<\/strong> Alvaro Negredo<br \/>\n <strong>Last season\u2019s finish:<\/strong> Promoted as Championship runners-up<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prediction:<\/strong> 17th<br \/>\n Middlesbrough look the most likely of the three promoted sides to survive this season. Aitor Karanka has used his Spanish connections to sign well, as seen by the arrivals of Victor Valdes and Negredo. The latter is a proven goal scorer which is vital in the battle for relegation, whilst Valdes is a safe and reliable pair of hands in goal. They could be in a relegation battle but if Negredo fires, then expect them to be higher up the table.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Odds:<\/strong> 100\/1<br \/>\n <strong>If they were a high street shop, they\u2019d be\u2026<\/strong> IKEA \u2013 Looks ok from the outside, but has the potential to fall apart at any moment.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 31.7592592593% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BIrguBIg4D8\/\" target=\"_blank\">A photo posted by Middlesbrough Football Club (@theboroofficial)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-08-04T08:20:39+00:00\">Aug 4, 2016 at 1:20am PDT<\/time>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Southampton<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Manager:<\/strong> Claude Puel<br \/>\n<strong>Key Player:<\/strong> Dusan Tadic<br \/>\n<strong>Last season\u2019s finish:<\/strong> 6th<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prediction:<\/strong> 9th<br \/>\nThis will be a make or break season for the Saints. New manager Claude Puel is relatively unknown, but he failed to win Ligue 1 with Lyon (before the PSG revolution). It could also be a season where time catches up with Southampton. No team can withstand losing their best players each season and both Sadio Mane and Graziano Pelle have left for pastures new this summer. Dusan Tadic remains though, Nathan Redmond has arrived and the defence is still intact, so all hope is not lost. They\u2019re a top half team if Puel can get the best out of them.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Odds:<\/strong> 110\/1<br \/>\n<strong>If they were a high street shop, they\u2019d be\u2026<\/strong> Jack Wills \u2013 Fashionable with young people and sell things at high prices that leave their new owners feeling slightly silly.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 39.7117296223% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BI0DAKhh8IO\/\" target=\"_blank\">A photo posted by Southampton FC (@southamptonfc)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-08-07T15:54:09+00:00\">Aug 7, 2016 at 8:54am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Stoke City<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Manager:<\/strong> Mark Hughes<br \/>\n <strong>Key Player:<\/strong> Jack Butland<br \/>\n <strong>Last season\u2019s finish:<\/strong> 9th<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prediction:<\/strong> 10th<br \/>\n Stoke will continue on their transformation from hardened outfit to good football team this season. Marko Arnautovic has signed a new deal over the summer, whilst Xherdan Shaqiri will hope to have a better second season in the Premier League. Jack Butland was in excellent form last year, before injury curtailed his season and he has the opportunity to stake a claim for the England starting spot. They haven\u2019t done enough in the transfer window to challenge for the European places, but they will trouble those above them.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Odds:<\/strong> 200\/1<br \/>\n <strong>If they were a high street shop, they\u2019d be\u2026<\/strong> Boots \u2013 Don\u2019t really want to go there and often leave feeling embarrassed.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BIyIjKHAocS\/\" target=\"_blank\">A photo posted by Stoke City FC (@stokecity)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-08-06T22:04:08+00:00\">Aug 6, 2016 at 3:04pm PDT<\/time>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Sunderland<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Manager:<\/strong> David Moyes<br \/>\n<strong>Key Player:<\/strong> Jermain Defoe<br \/>\n<strong>Last season\u2019s finish:<\/strong> 17th<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prediction:<\/strong> 15th<br \/>\nSam Allardyce has departed, but more importantly for Sunderland is the arrival of David Moyes as his replacement. He\u2019s desperately looking to rebuild his reputation and he doesn\u2019t look like the man that seemed under pressure at Old Trafford. Moyes sets his teams up to not lose and that\u2019s what\u2019s key to survival in the Premier League. Jermain Defoe highlighted the importance of a goalscorer in a relegation battle last season, but it could be a worry if he doesn\u2019t find the back of the net. They should have enough to survive however.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Odds:<\/strong> 165\/1<br \/>\n<strong>If they were a high street shop, they\u2019d be\u2026<\/strong> The Kebab House \u2013 Produce rubbish and everyone knows it, but people still return every Saturday night.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 62.4074074074% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BI4jE5Dg917\/\" target=\"_blank\">A photo posted by Sunderland AFC (@sunderlandafcofficial)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-08-09T09:51:22+00:00\">Aug 9, 2016 at 2:51am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Swansea City<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Manager:<\/strong> Francesco Guidolin<br \/>\n <strong>Key Player:<\/strong> Gylfi Sigurdsson<br \/>\n <strong>Last season\u2019s finish:<\/strong> 12th<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prediction:<\/strong> 13th<br \/>\n They finished 12th last season, but the final position papered over some cracks. There\u2019s been a change of ownership over the summer and Fernando Llorente has arrived, but they\u2019re lacking in depth and need to sign another striker. Gylfi Sigurdsson is vital to their fortunes this season. They should have enough to finish above the relegation places, but not enough to be competing for the European places.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Odds:<\/strong> 130\/1<br \/>\n <strong>If they were a high street shop, they\u2019d be\u2026<\/strong> Topman \u2013 Popular with hipsters and occasionally come up with things that no sane person should ever try.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BI1zdszjfAb\/\" target=\"_blank\">A photo posted by Swansea City AFC (@swansofficial)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-08-08T08:16:51+00:00\">Aug 8, 2016 at 1:16am PDT<\/time>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Tottenham Hotspur<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Manager:<\/strong> Mauricio Pochettino<br \/>\n<strong>Key Player:<\/strong> Harry Kane<br \/>\n<strong>Last season\u2019s finish:<\/strong> 3rd<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prediction:<\/strong> 3rd<br \/>\nSpurs fans will be hoping to build on a successful season that ultimately ended in disappointing fashion. Harry Kane and Dele Alli\u2019s performances will be key to any success and they\u2019ll be hoping to regain their form after a disastrous Euro 2016. They\u2019ve finally made the Promised Land that is the Champions League and Vincent Janssen looks to be a good signing. They\u2019ve got a good squad and they look set to mount another title and top 4 challenge.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Odds:<\/strong> 9\/1<br \/>\n<strong>If they were a high street shop, they\u2019d be\u2026<\/strong> H. Samuel \u2013 Start with good intentions and a promise of happiness, but you feel slightly ripped off by the end and leave in tears.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 39.4444444444% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BIvMBvZBmeD\/\" target=\"_blank\">A photo posted by Tottenham Hotspur (@spursofficial)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-08-05T18:36:48+00:00\">Aug 5, 2016 at 11:36am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Watford<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Manager:<\/strong> Walter Mazzarri<br \/>\n <strong>Key Player:<\/strong> Odion Ighalo<br \/>\n <strong>Last season\u2019s finish:<\/strong> 13th<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prediction:<\/strong> 19th<br \/>\n It\u2019s been another summer of wholesale changes at Watford, but this could be the one where it catches up with them. Quique Sanchez Flores did a superb job in keeping them up last season, but he\u2019s now gone and been replaced with Walter Mazzarri. They\u2019ve kept Troy Deeney and Odion Ighalo, although they look short in creativity. If the wheels come off at the beginning of the season, it could be irreparable damage to the Hornets\u2019 chances of survival.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Odds:<\/strong> 100\/1<br \/>\n <strong>If they were a high street shop, they\u2019d be\u2026<\/strong> Pizza Express \u2013 Italian origins, but when trouble starts, you can\u2019t find the manager.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BIkKehOD0y-\/\" target=\"_blank\">A photo posted by Watford FC (@watfordfcofficial)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-08-01T11:51:36+00:00\">Aug 1, 2016 at 4:51am PDT<\/time>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>West Bromwich Albion<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Manager:<\/strong> Tony Pulis<br \/>\n<strong>Key Player:<\/strong> Saido Berahino<br \/>\n<strong>Last season\u2019s finish:<\/strong> 14th<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prediction:<\/strong> 14th<br \/>\nWBA will be closer to the bottom of the table than the top, but will never be in danger of a relegation battle. Why? Because Tony Pulis is a master of steering his sides to comfortable finishes. One issue for the manager though is Saido Berahino. Interest in him has dropped and he\u2019s more than capable of scoring goals to keep them up, but his mind-set is likely to be called into question again. Their defensive organisation will ensure their survival and there are worse teams in the league than WBA.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Odds:<\/strong> 100\/1<br \/>\n<strong>If they were a high street shop, they\u2019d be\u2026<\/strong> Argos \u2013 Not particularly glamourous, but find a way of surviving whilst others in their area disappear.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 30.2777777778% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BIx1K-6DS9C\/\" target=\"_blank\">A photo posted by West Bromwich Albion (@wba)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-08-06T19:14:48+00:00\">Aug 6, 2016 at 12:14pm PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>West Ham United<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Manager:<\/strong> Slaven Bilic<br \/>\n <strong>Key Player:<\/strong> Dimitri Payet<br \/>\n <strong>Last season\u2019s finish:<\/strong> 7th<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prediction:<\/strong> 8th<br \/>\n West Ham are a coming force in the English game. The new stadium will enhance their appeal and Slaven Bilic is a good manager. They will look to capitalise on their 7th place finish last year, whilst any success will hinge on Dimitri Payet. Bilic has done well so far in the transfer window, but he\u2019s still looking for that top class striker that the owners have much coveted. They\u2019ll finish in the top half again and the top teams won\u2019t enjoy playing them.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Odds:<\/strong> 80\/1<br \/>\n <strong>If they were a high street shop, they\u2019d be\u2026<\/strong> New Look \u2013 Lots of potential for sexiness, but depends on the weather.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BIzMxx4DMBP\/\" target=\"_blank\">A photo posted by West Ham United (@westham)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-08-07T08:00:19+00:00\">Aug 7, 2016 at 1:00am PDT<\/time>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DominicTrant\">Words by @DominicTrant<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New managers, record breaking signings and high street shops. The Premier League is back! This season promises to be the best yet, so let\u2019s take a look at how the teams are shaping up. 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