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Over the past few weeks, skysports.com has been running a fine-toothed comb through the summer transfer goings-on in the Premier League.

And with our 20-long feature now complete, here, for your convenience, we neatly round-up our individual club-by-club guides ahead of the new season.

James Dall took up the tricky task of second-guessing Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, rolling up his sleeves to pick the bones out of The Gunners' pre-season carcass.

Alex Dunn fought off his disdain at the thought of penning another Gareth Barry story to predict bright times ahead for Martin O'Neill's Aston Villa.

Ben Collins mulled over Paul Ince's debut term at Blackburn Rovers, considering if the Premier League rookie is ready for the top flight.

Lewis Rutledge assessed what Bolton Wanderers need to do to re-establish themselves as a major force in the Premier League.

Scribe Rutledge also pondered the arrival of Luiz Felipe Scolari as manager at Chelsea and the Brazilian's transfer targets amidst an overworked rumour mill.

James Pearson looked at who David Moyes may sign as Everton look to mount a serious challenge for a UEFA Champions League place.

Peter Fraser pondered what Fulham boss Roy Hodgson needs to do in order to avoid a repeat performance of last term's great escape.

Chris Harvey analysed Hull City's preparation for their first season in the Premier League as boss Phil Brown looks to attract the right type of talent to the KC Stadium.

Peter O'Rourke took an in-depth look at where Rafa Benitez needs to strengthen if Liverpool are to mount a serious challenge for England's top prize.

Andy Clarke considered another summer of change at Manchester City, and looked at how Mark Hughes may shape his squad before the new season.

Mark Buckingham wondered whether Cristiano Ronaldo will stay at Manchester United and where Sir Alex Ferguson will be seeking to improve after last season's success in the Premier League and UEFA Champions League.

Journalist Dunn was at it again, this time musing over which areas Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate will look to improve and who might be heading for The Riverside.

Reporter Fraser looked further North, this time furrowing a brow at the task of predicting the fortunes, activities and actions of Newcastle United manager Kevin Keegan.

Hack Dall also cast a beady eye over whether the Pompey Chimes will be echoing around Fratton Park come May as Portsmouth gear up for another campaign of progression.

Mark Holmes took a look at just how tough Stoke City's task will be as Tony Pulis aims to avoid the drop this season.

Rob Parrish applauded Sunderland boss Roy Keane's cautious approach ahead of the new Premier League campaign.

Chris Burton contemplated what Juande Ramos needs to do to take Tottenham Hotspur on to that next level and the new faces which may be heading for White Hart Lane this summer.

Simon Wilkes assessed West Bromwich Albion boss Tony Mowbray's preparations for his battle-plan for Premier League survival.

Tony Curtis looked at whether West Ham United can keep hold of Anton Ferdinand or if they need to cash in to bolster their squad.

And lastly, scribe Burton analysed what Wigan Athletic have been up to over the summer following a rollercoaster of emotions throughout the 2007/08 term.