Prediction - Blackburn Rovers

Not a busy summer at Blackburn, but keeping Benni McCarthy will be like signing a new player. He was their best player last season and will be again this year. The players Mark Hughes bought will strengthen the depth of their team, and some of the chaff has been sorted out - losing the hopeless Francis Jeffers is a great piece of business. David Bentley should progress further this year and add some flair to a tough team.

They have slipped back a bit in terms of spending and budget, but they'll be looking to tread water while rumours of American buyouts splash around.

PREDICTION - 9th