Premier League 2018/19: Predicted Final Standings

#13 Crystal Palace FC

Crystal Palace

Players In: Vicente Guaita, Cheikh Kouyate, Max Meyer

Players Out: Damien Delaney, Lee Chung-yong, Bakary Sako, Yohan Cabaye

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Crystal Palace's business in the transfer window this summer has been superb. They got rid of the deadwood in their squad and replaced them with high quality players. Max Meyer in particular is a name that stands out as a marquee signing, and I think that he'll change the entire complexion of Crystal Palace's football this season. Cheikhou Kouyate will also be a solid addition to the squad in the defensive-midfielder role - he can also play as a centre-half.

Wilfried Zaha will undoubtedly be the star of the season, though. His attacking flair is such a force to be reckoned with that opposing teams still don't quite know how to stop him; even if they find a way, he's so versatile that he can change up his style to catch defenders out. I had expected Zaha to leave this summer, but he looks set to stay at Selhurst Park for at least another season, where he remains a big fish in a small pond.

13th place is a respectable finish for Palace, although they could finish even higher under Roy Hodgson's regime. He's made such an impact after taking over from Frank de Boer at the start of last season, and I expect his chemistry with the squad to only strengthen over time.