Surprise package If their form starts to reflect their underlying statistics from last season then there may be a few who are shocked to see Brighton and Hove Albion rifle up the table, while the fact that Leeds picked up the fourth most points in the second half of the season suggests they could do even better than last year's ninth placed finish.
With the European champions, the 2020 English champions Liverpool, the current holders and an ambitious, big spending Manchester United in the mix this promises to be a fascinating season at the top of the table.
Only problem: Jack Grealish is gone.