Premier League fans’ previews: our club-by-club guide to 2026-27

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But presumably any further arrivals will be dependent on some astute pruning of those who’ve failed to cut the mustard, such as Vieira and Nelson.Our cult hero is … Benny Blanco’s off-the-ball shenanigans ensure that he’s enshrined as a firm terrace favourite, but it’s the demeanour of Declan Rice that will invariably set the tone for whether or not we’re destined for more success.If we could sign two players from our past … Who wouldn’t want to add the artistry of Thierry Henry and Dennis Bergkamp to any team?We will finish 1st. He epitomises the journey we’ve been on and we love him for it.If we could sign two players from our past … It would be hard to turn down a peak Nathan Aké or Callum Wilson, but then with the squad that we have now, I’m not convinced they would get into a starting 11.

It’s a good sign that we’re getting to the point where our youngsters aren’t just making up the numbersWe still need to sign … If there’s one position we could strengthen, left-back would be a good option. He had an up-and-down season but has had really good pre-season in the No 10 role.We still need to sign … A senior striker, to take the pressure off our new, young Brazilian forward Emersonn, who was Gary O’Neil’s first signing when he joined from Toulouse for £25m in July.

Apparently.Our cult hero is … Not sure we have one at the minute, we need someone to step up.If we could sign two players from our past … Alan Hansen to partner Van Dijk, and Steven Gerrard to inspire and work his magic from midfield all over the pitch.We will finish 1st. So it has to be the Spurs social media team, the togetherness vibe is the feelgood cleansing we need.If we could sign two players from our past … It’s a cheat code, but let’s add Harry Kane to the frontline and Gareth Bale to the wing (or any position he wants).We will finish 17th/1st.