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Every August, we have the thankless task of predicting how the final Premier League table will look come May.

This season, of course, how things stood in May mattered little, with the campaign not coming to an end until July because of coronavirus.

This 11-month season has brought drama, relief for champions Liverpool and misery for those at the bottom. It has also thrown up plenty of surprises.

Here, we assess every team’s 2019-20 campaign – and also look back at whether we were anywhere near being right with our pre-season predictions.

Aston Villa – final position, 17th
Left it very late to save themselves with the win over Arsenal and the draw at West Ham United – regrouped well after the break in the season but got lucky with goalline technology and Sheffield United’s “ghost” goal. Huge relief given the serious transfer outlay and after being so poor for so long but have now bought time to improve the squad to avoid similar suffering next season. Will their talisman Jack Grealish be around to see it?

Pre-season prediction: 14th

What we said in August: “A season of consolidation is in prospect at one of the great old clubs.”

Arsenal – 8th
Dreadful start to the season saw the sacking of Unai Emery in December. Signs of progress under Mikel Arteta that included a victory over champions Liverpool and a place in the FA Cup final. Still light years away from old glories and must get Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to sign a new contract. Will Arteta be working with a smaller budget than his rivals this summer?

Pre-season prediction: 6th

What we said in August: “Best bet may be a domestic cup.”

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