Ahead of the much-anticipated Premier League season, the full lineup of the competing sides has been confirmed. Watford, Norwich City, and the Bees join the list of 20 premier league clubs competing next season, with West Bromwich Albion, Fulham, and Sheffield United relegated to playing the Championship next term.
Fans of the promoted teams are looking forward to glittering fixtures, with the Premier League giants Manchester City, Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea, Leicester City, and Spurs all awaiting them next season.
But which teams will curve their way back to the Premier League next season? Read on for insights into how clubs sign key players and managers to help them perform in the much-anticipated league.
Premier League Match Previews
The Premier League tournament is by far one of the most entertaining leagues in the world of football. The beautiful league incorporates clubs across the UK that presents arguably the most thrilling playing styles and personalities like Jack Grealish or Jamie Vardy. As a result, the league attracts attention from passionate fans worldwide and therefore also from a lot of football betting sites in the UK. That includes industry veterans like bet365 and Ladbrokes.
With matches played every weekend, a piece of broad knowledge on teams competing in the leagues takes punters a long way.
Relegated Clubs Makes Bid to Bounce Back in the Premier League
Last season's race was tight as Sheffield United, West Bromwich Albion, and Fulham got relegated to the Championship zone after flopping in the Premier League. The Baggies collected 26 points with only five wins as Fulham and Sheffield United garnered 28 and 23 points, respectively.
The Baggies have turned to Valerien Ismael, a top-tier manager who has shown his management experience and skills as he led Barnsley to exceptional performance last season. On the other hand, Fulham have signed Marco Silva as the new boss. Next season, the Portuguese coach and the Cottagers look forward to plotting their route back to the Premier League.
Sheffield United, the Baggies, and the Cottagers have wiped the slate clean after making the new management signings. While the bookmakers have termed Fulham their favourite club to clinch the Championship title, West Brom and Sheffield United are close behind.
The summer transfer window is still open until 31st August. So far, none of the Premier League promotion candidates have shown signs of investing in the transfer market. The Cottager's move on Liverpool's midfielder Harry Wilson might strengthen the Cottagers attacking midfield. However, there is still room for team strengthening.
Clubs Signings and Current Form
Last season, Bournemouth fell short in the play-offs as their bid to make a return in the Premier League was shut down. Fans and betting enthusiasts can expect back-to-back action in the championships as Bournemouth looks forward to facing competitive teams like Middlesbrough.
Middlesbrough manager Neil Warnock has genuine hopes for the upcoming championship season as his club has secured five new signings.
Cardiff has signed James Collins, a polished striker who hails from the Republic of Ireland. Mick McCarthy, the Cardiff manager, is optimistic that the finessed striker will boost the club's performance next season.
Swansea, on the other hand, has replaced Steve Cooper with Russell Martin. Martin has left MK Dons to secure a place for Swansea in Premier League next season. The self-tailored Swansea manager now has less than a week to prepare his side for the opening game.
Stoke City fans can now look forward to the start of the new season with optimism. With the managers Michael O'Neill's guidance and experience, the Potters are headed for an optimistic season. The championship side has signed Mario Vrancic and Ben Wilmot, with Alfie Doughty and Tyrese Campbell returning from injury.
Wayne Rooney continues to deal with uncertainties and shock after last season's relegation scare. The former Manchester United's finessed player is still struggling to develop a squad that will help the Derby side come out strong.
Carlos Corberan hopes his side will enter the race to the top strong, besides his club flopping last season. The Huddersfield head coach has made key signings and hopes to defy the odds and secure a top-half finish.
As Luton and Coventry's sides aim to maintain their continued improvements, Millwall, Blackburn, and Nottingham Forest aim for a top-half finish. Frankie McAvoy's side hopes to build the momentum gained last season. The big question is, will Preston maintain the commendable performance and face the Cottagers and Baggies with certainty and confidence?
Nigel Pearson looks forward to starting his championship campaign at Ashton Gate. However, Bristol City is still a club in transition; hence the team's performance is not certain. This season, Barnsley may struggle as Ismael signed for West Bromwich Albion. Surprisingly, he took Alex Mowatt and Adam Murray, who formed a Barnsley technical team with him.
Lee Bowyer is expected to perform and lead Birmingham to glory, despite the low budget. On the other hand, Blackpool and Peterborough must attempt to escape the relegation battle as the bookies mark them as the favourites. Hull City is back to the Championship after an exceptional performance in League One. Besides the transfer embargo, Hull is set for the Championship and ready to clinch their way to the top.
In a nutshell, the Championship race will be tight as several sides are looking forward to bouncing back in the Premier League. With the signings and current form, the Baggies and Cottagers might easily curve their way back into the league of surprises and back-to-back football action.
