Premier League 2018/19: Predicted Final Standings

#8 Burnley FC

Burnley

Players In: None

Players Out: Scott Arfield, Dean Marney, Rahis Nabi, Chris Long

---

Burnley's 7th place finish last season probably came as a shock to virtually everybody. On paper, it didn't seem as if their team was capable of even surpassing 12th place, let alone break into the top half. But Sean Dyche's plan for Burnley has evolved over the years, and the chemistry between the players seems to be at an all-time high.

Their style of play can be rough, but it gets the job done. Players aren't afraid to lunge into tackles and risk getting hurt, if the ball can potentially be won. Dyche has employed this strategy for some time now, and it has worked well.

Worryingly, though, no signings have been made. There are still a few areas in which Burnley can improve, and with the amount of money Burnley would have received for finishing so high up in the table, you'd expect them to invest at least half of that cash into strengthening the squad. There's still time before the window closes, however, so that could all change.

Burnley look set for another great season under Dyche, and if they can make a few signings to augment the squad, I think they'll finish well within the top half again.