Steve Bruce’s men opened up the 2020/21 season with a 2-0 win at West Ham United as Callum Wilson and Jeff Hendrick netted on their debuts.
The performance brought plenty of optimism – and the experts at Oddschecker have predicted how the top-flight will shape up come May 2021. Scroll and click through the pages:
5. Arsenal
Oddschecker cited Mikel Arteta as to why the Gunners will improve this season but don’t feel they’ll break into the Champions League place just yet. Photo: Clive Rose
6. Tottenham Hotspur
Despite being predicted to finish 6th, oddschecker say the range of possible finishing positions that Spurs could end up in is very, very wide. Photo: ADAM DAVY
7. Wolverhampton Wanderers
No European football for Wolves this season is being tipped to work in their favour by oddschecker. Photo: RUI VIEIRA
8. Leicester City
The Foxes are expected to struggle with the hectic fixture list should injuries begin to impact Brendan Rodgers’ starting XI. Photo: Pool