As we move into the frenzied final week before the big kick-off the spotlight on the club intensifies.
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How will we do? Is the squad stronger than last year? Who will play in the first game? What will the formation be? Who will we sign last minute?
What about others, who will be title contenders? How will Chelsea do? Who will struggle in Premiership? Will the Mackems slump to Division Two?