Premier League 2017/18: 5 biggest surprises of the season

#2 Burnley's Europa League qualification

Like his team, Burnley manager Sean Dyche has been sensational

The Premier Leauge's surprise package of the season Burnley have been in truly exceptional form this season under the guidance of Sean Dyche. Despite losing a large part of their core setup, Dyche rebuilt smartly and economically to replace the likes of Keane, Barton, Gray and the injured Heaton with the likes of Tarkowski, Long, and Wood.

The entire team, from goalkeeper Nick Pope to striker Ashley Barnes, and everybody in-between deserves credit for an outstanding season that has seen Burnley confirm a spot in the qualification rounds of the Europa League.

With a rock-solid defensive line combined with a potent attacking strike force, Burnley is a tough opposition against any side if they continue to put in displays like this. With Arsenal up next for the Clarets at home, a win over the Gunners will see them close the gap and be level on points but behind on goal difference.