In any Premier League season, securing a place in the top four is always the minimum for a number of the league's biggest teams.
This is because it not only secures a place in the Champions League, there is also a huge financial reward.
With teams such as Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United bolstering their squads during the summer transfer window, and Liverpool under a new manager in Arne Slot, Premier League winner Alan Shearer is expecting a tight race for the coveted places this season.
"I think Liverpool will finish in the top four again," Shearer told Betway.
"I'd be hopeful of Newcastle because they haven't got European football to contend with this year so in terms of injuries and squad availability, that should help them. If they can get a free run then I'd be hopeful that Newcastle could finish fourth.
"There are other teams that will be challenging. I was impressed with Man United in the Community Shield. They looked really good and had the better chances - albeit Man City still had a few players out injured or still recovering from the Euros but I think it'll be a really tight race for the top four.
"I think Spurs will challenge again. Dominic Solanke is a good signing for them. They paid a lot of money for him but he's what they needed and he will help them kick on a little bit more as well."
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