Norwich City. Last Season’s Finish: 11th. Expectations: Mid-Table. Predicted Finish: 11th
Chris Hughton has realised what he needed to do for Norwich to excel this season and it was to bring in some quality into his side, and he has done this early in the window. Talented forwards Ricky van Wolfswinkel and Gary Hooper give them a great tandem going forward who should score more than enough goals this season. Signing Javier Garrido permanently is an underrated move, arguably the Canaries’ best defender last season and strengthening the midfield with Leroy Fer gives them a powerhouse in the middle to break up play and get the attacks starter, like a Yaya Toure-esque role.
Nathan Redmond has been brought in to play opposite Robert Snodgrass, and Hughton has built a really talented and young squad. Norwich are in that grouping with Newcastle, West Ham and Southampton this season, just below the Top 8 but have potential to be better, the foundations are in place for a great season.
Key Player: Gary Hooper. All the talk has been about van Wolfswinkel this summer, but Gary Hooper will be the key man, his clinical nature in front of goal will be vital for Norwich this season, and with a solid season under his belt he could be pushing for an England call up in the future.