Graham Potter's team impressed last season as they achieved a ninth placed finish - their highest ever in the top flight.
They have lost influential midfielder Yves Bissouma to Tottenham for £30m earlier this window and they will hope to retain the services of their Spanish player of the year Marc Cucurella, who continues to be tracked by Manchester City.
Pep Guardiola's champions had a £30m bid rejected earlier this week and are expected to return with a higher offer.
So how are Albion forecast to perform this season compared to their rivals? Data experts at FiveThirtyEight have done the calculations in an attempt to provide a supercomputer prediction of the final Premier League standings before a ball has even been kicked.
13. Newcastle United - 47 points, -8 GD
Despite being in fantastic form in 2022, the supercomputer has surprisingly predicted that Newcastle will finished in a lower position. The supercomputer has Eddie Howe’s side with a 14% chance of relegation and a 5% chance of securing a Champions League spot. Photo: Ian MacNicol
14. Wolverhampton Wanderers - 46 points, -10 GD
Wolves have been a solid top half team in three of the last four seasons. But a poor end to the 2021-22 campaign has seen the supercomputer predict a 14th placed finish with a 16% chance of relegation. Photo: Aitor Alcalde
15. Everton - 42 points, -17 GD
After a disappointing season last time out, Everton are predicted to do marginally better this time out. Photo: David Price
16. Leeds United - 41 points, -19 GD
Leeds narrowly escaped relegation on the final day. They are predicted to have another tough campaign in 2022-23 while avoiding the drop once again. They have a 27% chance of relegation, according to the supercomputer. Photo: Albert Perez