I think we can all agree Burnley are gone. They're the only team odds-on for the drop (4/7), with the next shortest side being QPR out at 15/8. Not so sure about that one. They've strengthened reasonably well over the summer and Harry Redknapp seems confident enough of keeping Loic Remy around. If he does stay then mid-table's not out of the question.
Leicester are 9/4 though. They don't seem that much better prepared than Burnley, not to the extent the difference in odds would suggest anyway. Get on it.
Next up are West Brom, Hull and Palace at 5/2. Forget the latter, they've looked a decent side since Tony Pulis took over and should have enough about them to steer clear of trouble. Hull might be worth a go though. Europa League commitments always take their toll and their formed dipped alarmingly towards the end of last season. Shane Long's gone as well, but on the other hand they have made some decent signings. Might just about survive, and seeing as they're the same price, West Brom are probably the better bet anyway. Two words, Alan Irvine.
Unless of course Villa turn out as shite as they threatened to be last season. The summer signings don't inspire confidence, and as the old saying goes, if you're not moving forwards then you're going backwards. Bit longer at 3/1 too, could be a shrewd one.
Lastly, Sunderland, Swansea and West Ham; all 9/2. Worth bearing in mind but it'd take a pretty spectacular collapse to get pulled in to the dross below.
Predictions:
15th: West Ham
16th: Hull
17th: Villa
18th: West Brom
19th: Leicester
20th: Burnley
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