Manchester City

Last season position: 1st
With back-to-back EPL titles in the bag, Manchester City have established their authority in English football. However, even they will feel the void left by hotshot central defender and captain Vincent Kompany, who has moved to Anderlecht. Manager and master tactician Pep Guardiola though has already drawn up a replacement for Kompany in Rodri, the six-foot-three former Atletico Madrid medio, who makes for a fine defender. Sergio Aguero (21 goals last season) and Raheem Sterling (17 goals) will once again have to essay the massive roles of scoring and assisting if City aim to cross the record 100 goas (they scored 95 last season) en route to ruling EPL for a third time on the trot. With the EPL, FA Cup and League Cup treble in the bag last season, the UEFA Champions League will be on top of City's wishlist to complete a remarkable quadruple.
Key players: Leroy Sane, Sergio Aguero, Raheem Sterling
Top signing: Rodri (£62.5 million)