Premier League 2018/19: Predicted Final Standings

#12 Southampton FC

Southampton

Players In: Stuart Armstrong, Mohamed Elyounoussi, Angus Gunn, Jannik Vestergaard

Players Out: Jordy Clasie, Guido Carrillo, Will Wood, Dusan Tadic, Florin Gardos, Jeremy Pied

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The Saints have done well in the transfer window thus far. Getting rid of the deadweight with the sales of players like Gardos and Pied will do wonders for their squad in the upcoming campaign. More importantly, though, Saints manager, Mark Hughes, has managed to bring in four superb players, who will all play a big part in strengthening the squad.

Southampton had a torrid time last season, finishing just outside of the relegation zone on 36 points - a mere three points more than relegated Swansea City. Hughes undoubtedly went into this summer transfer window knowing that if he doesn't improve the team drastically, they face certain relegation.

Personally, I feel that Southampton will end up in 12th place purely based on the signings made, and the fact that this is Hughes' first proper season in charge. He's had the pre-season to get things into shape, and now he's got the squad he desires. I think they'll have a comfortable campaign.