West Ham

Star man: Diafra Sakho. It is a toss-up between Sakho and strike partner Enner Valencia – with a nod towards Stewart Downing – but seven goals in seven games for a striker playing in the French Second Division last season says it all for Sakho.

Biggest flop: It has to be Andy Carroll. It is harsh to say, because the striker is injured, but he is the club’s record signing and they have barely seen him out on the pitch. A continuing huge disappointment.

Their target should be: Top eight and a good FA Cup run. West Ham should finish comfortably in the top 10 and the owners would like to do well in the cup. They have invested heavily and are due some success.

Overall grade: A