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Premier League 2016/17 season preview: Questions for your club

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The Premier League season gets underway on Saturday, with champions Leicester facing Hull for the curtain-raising fixture live on Sky Sports.

The Foxes face stiff competition to hold onto their crown this year, not least from Jose Mourinho's Manchester United, who have clinched a world record deal for Paul Pogba, and Pep Guardiola's Manchester City.

The Premier League is also set up for a fascinating battle at the other end of the table, with newly-promoted trio Burnley, Middlesbrough and Hull City aiming to avoid a swift return to the Championship.

From Arsenal to West Ham, click on the links below for full season previews, including five questions for every Premier League club...

Arsenal

It's been another slow summer for Arsenal in the transfer market, but can they mount a serious title challenge after last season's second-placed finish?

Alexis Sanchez will be a key figure for Arsenal in the 2016/17 season

Bournemouth

Eddie Howe's men defied the odds to beat the drop last season, now the challenge is to establish themselves in the Premier League.

Jordon Ibe has arrived at Bournemouth and will be hoping to impress in 2016/17

Burnley 

Newly-promoted Burnley will have their work cut out to survive in the Premier League, but could Sean Dyche's men spring a surprise?

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Sean Dyche has led Burnley to the Premier League for a second time

Chelsea

It's the start of a new era for Chelsea, with Antonio Conte hoping to take them back to the top after last season's 10th-placed finish.

N'Golo Kante will be a key figure for Chelsea in 2016/17

Crystal Palace

The Eagles have made some big moves in the transfer market. Alan Pardew will be hoping for a top-half finish after they slumped to 15th in 2015/16.

Can Alan Pardew get Crystal Palace back on track in 2016/17?

Everton

Ronald Koeman has taken the reins at Goodison Park and their squad is likely to look very different by the end of the transfer window. Can they rebuild successfully?

Ronald Koeman is Everton's new head coach for the 2016/17 season.

Hull

Steve Bruce has gone and Hull are the bookmakers' favourites for relegation after a chaotic summer. Is there any hope for the Tigers?

Curtis Davies and Hull City face a tough test in the Premier League in 2016/17

Leicester

Can Leicester do it again? They face tougher competition than ever, but it would be foolish to rule them out after their extraordinary 2015/16 campaign.

Can Leicester City defend the Premier League trophy in 2016/17?

Liverpool

Jurgen Klopp is aiming for a top-four finish in his first full season at Anfield. Will their summer signings boost their chances?

Jurgen Klopp has big plans for Liverpool in the 2016/17 season.

Manchester City

The Pep Guardiola revolution has begun, but will his first season end with a Premier League title? It promises to be intriguing viewing.

Pep Guardiola's Manchester City are favourites for the 2016/17 Premier League title.

Manchester United

Is Paul Pogba, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Jose Mourinho a recipe for success? United are aiming for their first Premier League title since 2012/13.

Can Zlatan Ibrahimovic inspire Manchester United in 2016/17?

Middlesbrough

Boro have been busy in the summer transfer window, with Victor Valdes and Alvaro Negredo among the new arrivals. Can they keep clear of the drop zone?

Alvaro Negredo will need to get the goals for Middlesbrough on their Premier League return

Southampton

It has been another summer of change at St Mary's, but Southampton are experts in rebuilding. Can they do it again under Claude Puel?

Claude Puel is the new Southampton manager for the 2016/17 season

Stoke

The Potters were ninth in 2015/16, and Mark Hughes has set his sights on another top-half finish in the new campaign.

Mark Hughes has turned Stoke City into a top-half team in the Premier League.

Sunderland

The Black Cats have lost Sam Allardyce after he steered them to survival last season. New manager David Moyes has a big job on his hands.

Will Jermain Defoe's goals fire Sunderland to Premier League safety again in 2016/17?

Swansea

The Swansea have signed Fernando Llorente to lead the line. Will the Spaniard help them achieve another safe, mid-table finish?

How will Swansea fare in the 2016/17 Premier League season?

Tottenham

Mauricio Pochettino's side played some of the most exciting football in the Premier League last season. Will they be title contenders in 2016/17?

Can Harry Kane have another big season for Tottenham in the 2016/17 Premier League season?

Watford

Walter Mazzarri is the new man in charge at Vicarage Road. The Italian has work to do to keep them in the Premier League.

Troy Deeney will have a big role to play for Watford in the 2016/17 Premier League season

West Brom

The Baggies came 14th in 2015/16 and Tony Pulis will be eager to continue his managerial record of never having been relegated this season.

Darren Fletcher and West Brom are set for another Premier League challenge in 2016/17

West Ham

It's a big year for the Hammers as they move into the old Olympic Stadium in Stratford. Can Slaven Bilic mount another challenge for the European spots?

Sofiane Feghouli has a big part to play for West Ham in the 2016/17 Premier League season

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