#4 Inspirational signings
Trusting the squad is very important, but making some inspirational signings before you head for the top tier is equally important. Swansea signed Renato Sanches and Wilfred Bony before the transfer window shut down.
Renato, the Golden Boy Award winner was signed on loan from European giants - Bayern Munich, and Bony, former prolific goal scorer for the Swans in the past, was resigned from Manchester City.
These signings not only boosted hopes of the players in the changing room but also lifted the fans that are often regarded as the 12th member of every team. A couple of additions like these uplift the morale of the team and gives them a positive vibe, keeping them away from negative thoughts of relegation.
Some teams also signed experienced leaders in their team, like Darren Fletcher was signed by Stoke City FC and Gareth Barry was signed by West Brom. I will not be surprised if these teams perform better this year.