1. Newcastle (media prediction: 4th) - the Magpies successfully defended their title even though there were bigger fish in the pan, at least according to various pundits.
2. Chelsea (media prediction: 3rd) - the Blues challenged the champions for the title until the very end and had they won it, it would have been deserved.
3. Manchester City (media prediction: 2nd) - the Citizens were expected to do better in the final standings but how much better can you go than 1 point off the champion?
4. Manchester United (media prediction: 1st) - disappointing season for the Red Devils who were the red hot favourite to win the title but had to fight for top four until the end instead.
5. Arsenal (media prediction: 6th) - the Gunners weren't expected to mix it up at the top but they performed above predictions and barely missed out on a Champions League return.
6. Southampton (media prediction: 8th) - it is the second season running the Saints defy predictions to qualify for Europa League - one could only wonder what Pochettino could do if he had the resources of those above!
7. Tottenham (media prediction: 5th) - it was a largely disappointing campaign for Spurs and it cost Andre Villas-Boas his job but thanks to Capital One Cup and FA Cup quotas going to the league they will return to Europa League.
8. Hull (media prediction: 17th) - widely expected to fight relegation, Hull vastly over performed to a big, big top-half finish.
9. Stoke (media prediction: 12th) - the Potters had a solid season and broke into the top half against the odds.
10. Everton (media prediction: 7th) - the Toffees fell a bit short of expectations but still make it in the top half of the table.
11. Aston Villa (media prediction: 10th) - the Villains barely missed on their predicted top-half finish but the bigger disappointment will be they couldn't follow-up the bright start to the season they had and slid down the table.
12. Fulham (media prediction: 11th) - the Cottagers had a good campaign just within expectations despite implications of Europa League fixture list.
13. Cardiff (media prediction: 16th) - the Welsh club enjoyed a good second campaign in the Premier League and certainly made the fans happy with respectable final position despite predictions for serious trouble.
14. Swansea (media prediction: 9th) - the Swans fell short of the top half finish that was expected of them but all is forgiven as they focused entirely on defending the Europa League trophy - which, incredibly, they succeeded at to book yet another appearance next season!
15. Nottingham Forest (media prediction: 19th) - Forest were strong favourites for the drop but comfortably survived in their first season at the top flight.
16. Queens Park Rangers (media prediction: 14th) - Rangers reached safety early enough during the campaign to call it a good, solid first season after promotion from the Championship.
17. Crystal Palace (media prediction: 18th) - Palace pulled off a miraculous escape and defeated predictions in a manner that will make their fans feel like they won a trophy.
18. West Ham (media prediction: 13th) - disaster struck the Hammers as they fared way below expectations and ultimately failed to secure safety.
19. Brighton (media prediction: 20th) - Brighton were never going to set the Premier League alight and enjoyed their time while around - avoiding finishing bottom of the table was probably a small success for the club that was first confirmed to be relegated.
20. Sunderland (media prediction: 15th) - the Black Cats weren't truly expected to go down but never really convinced and as the season progressed it became evident they would be in trouble - which ultimately resulted in the worst possible outcome.
