End of Season Premier League Review

The liver bird has had its wings clipped in recent seasons, though under Brendan Rodgers the Reds are once again flying high, just missing out on the title. A trophy next term will appease fans further.

Manchester City

Manuel Pellegrini literally did do his job in his first season in charge. Known as the engineer, because he is one, the Chilean transformed City into a functional, working machine that produces results and two trophies to match.

Manchester United

Sometimes there are no words. In other news, everyone at the club has booked their summer holidays. No one is going to Europe.

Newcastle United

A mid-table finish always seemed the likeliest outcome. A Europa League place could be a possibility if manager Alan Pardew uses his head next season. Oh, wait…

Norwich City

The Canaries have found themselves in a flap this season. Their failure to score goals, and keep clean sheets inevitably led to relegation.

Southampton

Under Mauricio Pochettino, the Saints kept marching on. With a crop of English talent, the south coast club are putting down roots in the Premier League, and an eighth place finish exceeded expectations. Can they keep hold of their stars though?

Stoke City

The potters will have irons in their furnace for next season. It was a year of transition with Mark Hughes in charge, whose change in style still led Stoke to a respectable ninth place.

Sunderland

How quickly fans can change in a season. From being some of the most disgruntled with Paolo Di Canio in charge, languishing in drop zone when he left, his replacement Gus Poyet inspired scenes of delight after keeping the Black Cats up.

Swansea City

It was sink or swim time for Swans manager Michael Laudrup after authorising a huge outlay in the summer. Promptly replaced by Garry Monk, it could be a struggle for the 2014/15 campaign with big players expected to leave.

Tottenham Hotspur

White Hart Lane seems to have lost its heart this term. Undoubtedly Gareth Bale made them tick, and Tim Sherwood who took over AVB as manager was only able to lead them to a Europa League position.

West Bromwich Albion

Pepe Mel left with his head held high knowing that he at least avoided relegation. The Baggies will expect a better 2014/15 campaign after disappointment this year.

West Ham United

Although branded as boring, Sam Allardyce knows how to keep teams in the Premier League. Hammers fans will have wanted Europe, which poses the question, do they actually swallow the formula that they’re meant to blow bubbles with?