Premier League season preview: Focusing on the European hopefuls

The 2022-23 Premier League season is almost here and it is time to preview the 20 teams battling it out this season.

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Focusing on the European hopefuls, which teams are most likely to push the ‘big six’ to qualify for European competition?

Below we look at all of the key factors, including their odds to clinch a European spot, key new signings, what these teams are all about and much more.

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Odds to finish in top 6: +250Odd to finish in top 4: +800

Key new signings: Sven Botman, Nick Pope, Matt Targett

The gaffer: We know Eddie Howe is a fantastic manager and he proved it by turning around Newcastle’s fortunes very quickly last season. After arriving in November following the takeover of the club, Howe was given plenty of money to spend in January and they spent it wisely. Newcastle added possession and control to their power and Kieran Trippier, Matt Targett and Bruno Guimares were superb in not only pushing the Magpies away from the relegation scrap but also towards a top 10 finish. Howe’s side have momentum heading into this season as they won six of their final eight games. In fact, they won 12 of their final 18 games of the season after winning just one of their first 20. What a turnaround and with Howe having a full preseason to bed in his tactics, possession-based style and adding a few key defensive players, that will make Newcastle an even tougher proposition to beat.

Why you should watch them if your team isn’t playing: They have the likes of Allan Saint-Maximin, Callum