Then at least they'll know one position where they won't finish. Actually last year my predictions were not a total failure – successes included me tipping Leeds for a top-half finish, Newcastle for 12th place (spot on) and Fulham to go down (no fortune made if betting on that one). So here goes for 2021-22 – my predicted finishing positions. And to anyone who claims I've come up with these with only a tiny fraction of the research or analysis as most other tipsters and columnists, you'd be absolutely right. Pictures: Getty Images
5. Aston Villa
My surprise package for the season, and sorry Villa fans, this tip has probably ruined all your dreams of 21-22 glory. They've lost Grealish of course but that's a lot of dosh for one player and they've already made some good signings, And they've signed Danny Ings. Picture: Getty Images
6. Arsenal
Arsenal always end up in or around sixth place, however good or bad a season they seem to have. Wonder how many fans wish Arsene was still there. There's no European distractions this year either, and that normally affects their performances at least until October. Picture: Getty Images
7. Everton
I can imagine the faces of half the Everton fanbase turning as red as Liverpool's shirts when they heard Rafa was coming. But you can't deny his record at the Premier League clubs he's bossed is pretty good. The Toffees started like a train last year and faded and may do so again. Perhaps they'll win the League Cup and have to be content with that. Picture: Getty Images
8. Spurs
Their desperate search for a manager doesn't bode well, even if they did end up with a more sound choice than half the contenders they probably considered along the way. I like Nuno and you can't argue with his Wolves efforts but even if Spurs sell Harry K for big bucks I can't imagine they will invest it wisely. Still they have a nice new stadium where your plastic beer cups fill up from the bottom so it's not all doom and gloom. Picture: Getty Images