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Neville and Carragher's Premier League guide II

Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville will team up each week on Monday Night Football this season, but what should fans of the 20 Premier League sides expect? In part two of their pre-season analysis, they told skysports.com what the remaining 10 clubs can expect...

Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville
Image: Carragher & Neville: will be on Monday Night Football throughout the new season

Manchester United

Swansea City

JAMIE: At times during the first half of last season they were looking like a top-six side, but they ran out of steam after winning the Capital One Cup. I wouldn't expect to see them challenging for Europe, but I'd say they've made a good signing in striker Wilfried Bony, who has started very well in the couple of games they've had. The fact they've had some competitive games in Europe before the Premier League kicks off will help them against Man United in the first game. They've got something going at Swansea, it's a difficult place to go and I like the way they play. I don't think there's any chance of them being in trouble and I think it looks to me like they've established themselves in the Premier League.

Tottenham

GARY: Spurs have got to hold their nerve in the last two months of the season. In my two years working at Sky we've got to a point in March where you were thinking they were going to get into the Champions League - and to be fair they did it under Harry Redknapp the year before that - and it wouldn't be fair to say that they blew up, but they certainly lost a little bit of nerve. Last season they lost at home to Fulham and drew at home to Everton and those results cost them in the end. So they have to hold their nerve in the final two months and also keep their players fit. They lost Sandro in January last year and that proved to be a big miss for them.

West Brom

JAMIE: I think it will be difficult for West Brom to reach the heights of last year. At times they were up in the top six and Steve Clarke did a great job, even though a lot of questions were asked of him when he replaced Roy Hodgson. They've lost Romelu Lukaku and got Nicolas Anelka, who has obviously been a top striker in the past and he will add something to them. They will find it difficult to replicate last season and it remains to be seen if they'll get dragged further down or keep their heads above water in mid-table.

West Ham

GARY: Andy Carroll is a good signing for West Ham and that signing alone, if he can get fit and stay fit, will keep them in the league. I think him and Kevin Nolan have a great record and the outcome of assists and goals when they play together is incredible, both at Newcastle and now at West Ham. Keeping those two fit is a massive priority for West Ham because they will be able to keep them up on their own. They are probably a bit better than a relegation battle, but they could get dragged into trouble if those two players aren't fit. CLICK HERE FOR PART ONE OF THE GUIDE - FROM ARSENAL TO MAN CITY Upgrade to Sky Sports on Sky and get Sky Broadband Unlimited Free for 12 months

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