The 2016-2017 season of the Premier League proved to be another exciting one, although Chelsea’s march towards the title couldn’t quite match Leicester’s shock win of the season before for drama.

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At the other end of the premier league table, Sunderland’s regular relegation battle finally ended in defeat, with Hull City and Middlesbrough making the drop alongside them. This article will take a look at the expectations from the newly promoted and top teams that have spent heavily on recruitments.

The premier league’s three newly promoted teams are Newcastle United, Brighton and Hove Albion and Huddersfield Town with the first of these facing the highest expectations.

Under Rafael Benitez, Newcastle are expected to survive comfortably having a massive premier league as a manager and have started bringing in players already. Christian Atsu was first through the door, but the club has expected is following this up with further signings.

They should have enough to compete, but for Brighton and Huddersfield – the latter playing in the top flight for the first time ever. It will be a battle to stay in the premier league division. Each of these teams have been Securing experienced players who can help them survive in the top flight though.

Elsewhere, Manchester United will be expected to make a serious title challenge this season, having secured the services of Victor Lindelof, Romelu Lukaku and most recently, Nemanja Matic. Although the two trophies secured last year put a gloss on a disappointing premier league campaign.

Pep Guardiola will also be under pressure across the city, after Manchester City finished an underwhelming third and failed to win any trophies last season.

The citizens have been really busy over the transfer window anyways, bringing in new faces and top lads to further strengthen the team’s depth.

Champions Chelsea
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Whether the Manchester clubs can mount a real challenge for the EPL title this incoming premier league season could determine whether managers Jose Mourinho and Guardiola remain in place.

Both managers seems to be in top form all through the ongoing pre-season tour. Being two of the top spenders during the transfer window.

The pressure unarguably will be mounted keenly on top teams who’s management has broken the bank to bring in players during the transfer window, Such teams will be expected to justify the funds that were spent on players recruitment.

The premier league resumes actions on friday 11th August, with Arsenal taking on Leicester city at the Emirates Stadium.