Premier League 2018-19: 5 dark horse teams in contention for a top 6 spot this season

3. Fulham

Ryan Sessegnon for Fulham

There have been many notable signings for Fulham in their fight for Premier League ascendancy. The most important of those has been Jean Michael Seri, who had a fantastic season for Nice and was a Barcelona target last summer. Seri's playmaking skills and his decent shot-taking abilities will be an important factor for them.

The arrival of goalkeeper Fabri will add Champions League experience to the team. They have also signed Maxime le Marchand to bolster the defense. Meanwhile, the loan signing of Andre Schurrle will add buoyancy to their attack, with striker Alexander Mitrovic being the spearhead.

Youngster Ryan Sessegnon will also be an important factor for them; the teenager scored 15 goals and assisted another 6 for them last season in the Championship. Sessegnon is very quick with or without the ball and he will create some problems for the opposition defense down the flanks.

It is difficult for a newly promoted team to fight for the top 6 in their very first season in the top flight, but Fulham has the quality to prove that wrong. They played free-flowing and attacking football last season, scoring 79 goals (second best) in the Championship.