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What do the other 19 Premier League clubs think of Everton's Premier League chances this year? We asked fans of each side to find out.

Some think the Toffees will be right up challenging, others believe that it's another season of mid-table mediocrity on the cards for the Blues. One fan even thinks Everton might find themselves in relegation trouble.

We also found out which players the opposition fans love, and love to hate and while John Stones and Ross Barkley and popular - quite a few fans don't have much time for Kevin Mirallas or Steven Naismith.

Arsenal - Andrew Mangan

1) How will Arsenal fare this season?

Hopefully we can build on the two successive FA Cup wins and really have a good go at winning the Premier League. While any squad can be improved, Arsenal's problems in recent times have been down to lack of depth, and that's not an issue this time around. Getting off to a good start is imperative though.

2) Which player will be key to Arsenal's hopes this season?

Well, Alexis Sanchez and his goals are the obvious choice, but I think if Mesut Ozil gets going then he could be the creative force that makes the difference in tight games.

3) How do you think Everton will get on?

I think if they get into the top 6 they'll do very well.

4) Which, if any, Everton player do you secretly admire, and why?

Obviously John Stones looks a real prospect, it'd be good to see Everton hold onto him. And if Arsenal didn't already have a clutch of tricky, diminutive attacking midfielders, Gerard Deulofeu is an eye-catching player.

5) And which, if any, Everton player to you dislike, and why?

None of the current squad.

Aston Villa - Joel Sheldon

1) How will Villa fare this season?

Almost impossible to say. So many unknowns in the squad now but I'm hoping we'll have enough to avoid the drop again. No doubt there will be the usual flirtation with relegation though. The optimists will be dreaming of a top 12 finish and safety by April.

2) Which player will be key to Villa's hopes this season?

Where do I start? Somebody needs to step up given the outgoings and the new boys are important. Gueye, Ayew, Veretout and Amavi have to hit the ground running, but for me Scott Sinclair has a big season ahead. Needs to kick-start his career in the Premier League and he has to continue his goalscoring form from pre-season to take the pressure off the strikers.

3) How do you think Everton will get on?

I think Everton have done some shrewd business with Cleverley and Deulofeu. They've also kept hold of all their assets (so far). They'll do better than they did last season for me with Lukaku, Barkley, Stones and McCarthy a year wiser.

4) Which, if any, Everton player do you secretly admire, and why?

Leon Osman - unbelievable servant and criminally underrated. Honourable mention for Villa legend Gareth Barry.

5) And which, if any, Everton player to you dislike, and why?

Steven Naismith - One of those players who doesn't seem to be that good at anything and has no position but has still forged a successful career. Barmy.

Russell Ackrill - AFC Bournemouth

1) How will you fare this season?

I think AFCB will shock a few teams this season and will comfortably finish mid table. The way we keep possession of the ball will ensure we create lots of chances. 12th!

2) Which player will be key to your hopes this season?

Matt Ritchie for me. Scores goals and provides plenty of assists as well. If he can keep this up he will have a great season.

3) How do you think Everton will get on?

Struggled for consistency last year and can see no reason why anything will be different this year. Will just avoid relegation

4) Which, if any, Everton player do you secretly admire, and why?

Ross Barkley - brilliant with the ball. Martinez needs to let him flourish - as does Hodgson!

5) And which, if any,Everton player to you dislike, and why?

Kevin Mirallas - what managers see in this player I will never know!

(if it was from the past it would be Duncan Ferguson!)

Rory Jennings - Chelsea Fans Channel

1) How will you fare this season?

I think this is the first season in a while where 4 clubs are capable of winning the league. I think it is going to be incredibly tough but ultimately we will be crowned champions on the last day against Leicester. (Or in a dream world 2 games earlier against Tottenham)

2) Which player will be key to your hopes this season?

Our title aspirations rest on the fitness of Diego Costa. If we can't get his hamstring to behave itself we really are going to struggle. in most areas of the pitch we have strong cover, despite Remy's eye for a goal and Falcao's previous brilliance, up front we rely heavily on one man. Its worrying.

3) How do you think Everton will get on?

Everton are in a bad state I fear. Goodison is my favourite away day of the year but I just think that last season's abject performances, combined with Martinez's slow work in the transfer market (Cleverley for example) could be a recipe for disaster. Word at Chelsea is that we are pretty confident of signing John Stones as well, causing yet more unrest for the club.

4) Which, if any, Everton player do you secretly admire, and why?

Ross Barkley. I think everyone finds players of his ilk exciting. Seems to have an aptitude for all the facets of the game. Strong, quick, eye for a goal. A perfect, dynamic central midfielder.

5) And which, if any, Everton player to you dislike, and why?

Like most Chelsea fans I don't have any love for Romelu Lukaku. He cost us victory in the Super Cup in Prague with a pathetic penalty and handed in a transfer request before I'd even made it back to Prague airport. His entire attitude is a disgrace and I doubt it will be long before he rocks the boat at Goodison Park.

Crystal Palace - Chris Waters

1) How will you fare this season?

It's clear from the signings of the likes of Wickham, Bamford, and Cabaye in particular, that the Board and the manager want the club to push on from last season. Finishing 10th was an incredible achievement; to threaten the 7th-9th positions this campaign would be incredible. The addition of a quality centre-back to partner Scott Dann would definitely help in that aim.

2) Which player will be key to your hopes this season?

Zaha and Souare have looked very strong in pre-season and will hopefully help the team to get off to a good start, which has been a weak spot in previous years. Scott Dann is a rock at the back, and it is hard to look past the likes of Cabaye and Puncheon as being our key players as they try and provide the chances and score the goals we need to seal a top half finish.

3) How do you think Everton will get on?

Everton underachieved last season so I'd expect them to be around high mid-table this time round.

4) Which, if any, Everton player do you secretly admire, and why?

I have always liked Lukaku; pace, power, and great finishing - he would be a great fit at Palace!

5) And which, if any,Everton player to you dislike, and why?

No-one really. Palace have had great success against Everton in the past couple of years, so it is hard to dislike any of them.

Leicester City - Ian Bason

1) How will you fare this season?

I think most City fans would admit they really don’t know. Ranieri’s appointment has received a mixed reaction, with the main worry being the squad togetherness that Nigel Pearson maintained despite a long run of poor results (but not performances) mid-season. That said in the final pre-season friendly we just pulled back from being 2 nil down to beat Birmingham 3-2 in a one sided game (despite the score).

Many of the summer signings, other than Huth are unknown imports for the majority of fans, but we have strengthened in all the right areas. Ranieri has stated he is targeting a point more than last season, our hope is that we sit in the 10th to 14th area through the season, as the final two away games are Man Utd & Chelsea making another Houdini act unlikely.

2) Which player will be key to your hopes this season?

With Cambiasso departed, we need other players to step up and control games. Certainly Huth’s arrival on loan last season seemed to sort the defence out. We hope Vardy’s end of season run of form continues, but at least we have more alternatives up front now. Andrej Kramarić has plenty of skill but we don’t quite seem to have found the best way to utilise it as yet, however the creativity is most likely to come from Albrighton’s crosses and Mahrez is the most difficult player to mark

3) How do you think Everton will get on?

Everton have more of a settled squad, yet I can’t really envisage any improvement on last season. As an example, we have more striking options and several of the strikers in the Everton squad are hit & miss. At home last season it was your attacking down the left wing that caused us problems, but once we re-organised you seemed to lack ideas and we pulled the game back

4) Which, if any, Everton player do you secretly admire, and why?

Tom Cleverley played well for us earlier in his career during an extended loan spell and it was a great shame when he seemed to go backwards at Man Utd, so hope he has a good season with you (other than against us)

5) And which, if any, Everton player do you dislike, and why?

Nobody from your current squad

Liverpool - Ollie Bond, Anfield HQ

1) How will you fare this season?

All depends how how we start, but if we're in the top four at Christmas then I think we'll finish there. Domestic trophy would be nice as well - Rodgers has to win something.

2) Which player will be key to your hopes this season?

Benteke for me. Our new No.9 will be vital and could prove the be the difference between 4th & 5th.

3) How do you think Everton will get on?

With a proper pre-season and no Europa League this season, I think they'll be much more of a threat. 7th.

4) Which, if any, Everton player do you secretly admire, and why?

I'm a big fan of John Stones. He's got all the makings to be a top top centre back, and I'm not surprised Chelsea want him.

5) And which, if any, Everton player do you dislike, and why?

Kevin Mirallas - can't stand him.

Manchester City - David Mooney

1) How will you fare this season?

At this moment in time, I’m not feeling too confident. The attack has been spruced up quite significantly with the arrival of one of the brightest young players in the league in Raheem Sterling and with the regularly-injured Stevan Jovetic and the occasionally-frustrating Edin Dzeko moved on. But the defence is still looking suspect and could be the club’s downfall this season.

2) Which player will be key to your hopes this season?

This will be little surprise to anybody reading this, but it’ll be Sergio Aguero. He’s head and shoulders above anybody else in the league and it’s a matter of keeping him fit for as long as possible. He will be injured at some point because he has those problems, but for the amount of time he misses each season with injuries his scoring record is phenomenal. If he’s on the pitch, there’s a good chance City will score.

3) How do you think Everton will get on?

It’ll be an interesting year for Everton. They’ve got Tom Cleverley added to the midfield and they’ve re-signed Gerard Deulofeu, but they seemed very inconsistent last year and they’ve spent very little in trying to change it. It’d be a huge bonus if they can keep John Stones from Chelsea’s grasp. Perhaps no European competition will help them out, but Roberto Martinez needs to rekindle the inspiration from his first season in charge. This could be a campaign at either end of a scale topped by European qualification and bottomed by a relegation dogfight. If pushed, I’d say I’d expect at least a solid top half finish.

4) Which, if any, Everton player do you secretly admire, and why?

I am honestly surprised that City haven’t been going all out to try and bring in John Stones, especially with Chelsea’s interest in the defender. It’s no secret that the club have been looking for homegrown players and it’s equally been fairly obvious that the defence hasn’t been up to scratch for some time, so I’m not sure why they wouldn’t be after one of the brightest young defenders from last year.

5) And which, if any, Everton player do you dislike, and why?

Oh, any of them that were there throughout the David Moyes era! No matter what City did, they just couldn’t raise their game against that Everton team and it was ridiculous the number of times that side just shut down City’s ability to play – be it pre or post-2008. Probably Leon Osman from that era that’s still around more than any for his uncanny ability to always score against City. If Tim Cahill was still around, he’d have that “honour” by quite a distance, though.

Manchester United - Ste Armstrong

1) How will you fare this season?

Fourth. Again. As it stands United haven’t sorted out the spine of that side and that means that

progress won’t be anything like what we need to get past those above. If that does get sorted then it boils down to whether the lunatic running our asylum can piece it all together to make a real assault on the top 3. I’m not sure he can create the dressing room culture needed to be champions.

2) Which player will be key to your hopes this season?

Wayne Rooney. One of the longest serving players left at the club, wearing an armband and one of a few who can recall what sustained success looks and feels like. He’s likely to pass Denis Law by Christmas and Bobby Charlton in all time goals scored by the end of the season. Amazing contribution. Unless of course he ends up at centre half which none of us have ruled out.

3) How do you think Everton will get on?

You’d expect Everton to do better than last season. As always there’s clubs of prey circling for the talented youth that Everton develop. Holding onto that is key. They’ve got a tough start and could easily have just a point after 5 games. If they negotiate that and build on it they could kick on.

4) Which, if any, Everton player do you secretly admire, and why?

Been an admirer of Barkley since he came on the scene at Everton as well. I wouldn’t admire him in secret though. That would just be weird.

5) And which, if any, Everton player do you dislike, and why?

Everyone at Everton is pretty inoffensive really. I’d probably say Phil Jagielka as that’s who Steve Round kept telling Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic to model themselves on. And Steve Round just offends me full stop so ‘Jags’ purely by association.

Newcastle - Steve Wraith

1) How will Newcastle fare this season?

We have made a few signings and kept the majority of last year’s squad so I’m confident of a top 12 finish and a run in the league cup.

2) Which player will be key to Newcastle's hopes this season?

Tim Krul our keeper and new signing Mitrovic who has claimed he will be as good as Shearer and Drogba!

3) How do you think Everton will get on?

Everton need a better season to and better luck with injuries. I think they will both challenge for Europa places and we may see one of them at Wembley.

4) Which, if any, Everton player do you secretly admire, and why?

I like Leighton Baines a lot - he’s my type of player.

5) And which, if any, Everton player to you dislike, and why?

I don’t care much for Romelu Lukaku, he likes the back of our net!

Norwich - Richard Balls

1) How will you fare this season?

We haven't lost any key players from last season and have a demanding young manager in Alex Neil, so we have a good chance of staying up. Prediction 15th.

2) Which player will be key to your hopes this season?

Robbie Brady is a potentially a very exciting signing for us and if Neil can bring out the best in him, he will give us an attacking edge.

3) How do you think Everton will get on?

Tenth place.

4) Which, if any, Liverpool/Everton player do you secretly admire, and why?

Ross Barkley is a gifted young player who is very positive with the ball and can score a goal when least expected.

5) And which, if any, Everton player to you dislike, and why?

Nobody in the current squad.

Tottenham Hotspur - Martin Cloake

1) How will you fare this season?

I think we will probably end up slugging it out with Liverpool for fifth place. I don’t think we’re quite good enough for the top four.

2) Which player will be key to your hopes this season?

You’ve got to say Harry Kane. Is he going to succumb to second season syndrome? He was such a success story last year and he lifted everybody. Football wise it will be on him. He also seems to be the only striker we’ve got at the moment.

3) How do you think Everton will get on?

Everton seem to be drifting a little bit at the moment. I really like their manager and they have some good players but nothing seems to have happened over the summer and I can’t really see anything else other than mid-table mediocrity, which we’ve had quite a lot of so I'm familiar with that!

4) Which, if any, Everton player do you secretly admire, and why?

We were being linked with Ross Barkley and I think he’s been pretty decent over the past two seasons. He’s a good young prospect and he seems to have a bit of energy about him.

5) And which, if any, Everton player to you dislike, and why?

I’ve not really got a player I dislike for Everton - I like the way they play football.

Southampton - Chris Rann, George Weah’s Cousin

1) How will you fare this season?

Good question, always difficult to tell with us. Last season we performed well beyond expectations, so not living up to that in this campaign should not be perceived as a failure, but our transfer business has looked strong and I would expect us to keep upsetting the odds again.

2) Which player will be key to your hopes this season?

Sadio Mane. We've unearthed another gem. Such and exciting footballer and still only 23. His ability to both create and score goals will be crucial to performing on four fronts this season. Don't be surprised if we double our money on him in the near future, he is destined for the biggest possible stage.

3) How do you think Everton will get on?

Sadly I see them stagnating as a mid-table club at the moment. Martinez got found out last season and there is more chance of them losing star players than bringing any in. They are in danger of yielding their position as regulars in the second tier of the Premier League to the likes of ourselves, Swansea, Stoke and Palace. For a club of Everton's size that can't be good.

4) Which, if any, Everton player do you secretly admire, and why?

It's hard not be a fan of Ross Barkley and I'm surprised he is still at Everton to be honest. He is still rough around the edges but I think he will reach the top eventually. I also like Leighton Baines, mainly for his snubbing of trendy footballer haircuts and keeping it Britpop.

5) And which, if any, Everton player to you dislike, and why?

Tim Howard because.... Hipster beard.

Topher Knowles - Stoke City

1) How will you fare this season?

Losing Begovic, N'Zonzi and now Shawcross to injury takes the spine out of our team so it's suddenly an uncertain future, but we have faith in Hughes and the players he's signed. Hopefully top-half again and dreaming of better.

2) Which player will be key to your hopes this season?

We're expecting big things from Bojan after he came good for 5 glorious games last season. We also need Jack Butland to step up and fulfil the potential he clearly has.

3) How do you think Everton will get on?

Could be a difficult one for Everton. It seems like there's a bit of unrest among the supporters over transfers and their form came in fits and starts last season. Can't see them being in any danger but don't think it will be a glorious season either.

4) Which, if any, Everton player do you secretly admire, and why?

Seamus Coleman. He's one of those players who just gets on with his job without any fuss and seems like a down-to-earth bloke.

5) And which, if any, Everton player to you dislike, and why?

Everton generally seem pretty likeable! Steven Naismith winds me up when we play against them as he's a master of the dark arts but if he played for us I'd love him for it (he's their Jon Walters).

Sunderland - Chris Thompson

1) How will you fare this season?

I'd like to think that we have enough about us this season to break the relegation battling habit, but I don't think we've signed enough quality to do that just yet. Jeremain Lens certainly looks like a good signing, but we still need to bring in a goalscorer.

2) Which player will be key to your hopes this season?

In the creativity department you have to look to Jeremain Lens, but in terms of keeping things together, Lee Cattermole is the key man. The team is much more organised and disciplined with him in it, visibly and statistically. If he can stay fit, and referees judge him fairly, he will show the world that he's much more than just a bruiser, because on his day he can control the game as well as any midfielder in the league.

3) How do you think Everton will get on?

Martinez's third season at Everton could go either way. Deulofeu is a great signing, while Cleverley is unglamorous but probably quite a wise addition. Lukaku needs to step up his game if they want to have an easier ride than last term, and I think they should probably take the money for John Stones and run - it could go a lot further than his absence would hurt them.

4) Which, if any, Everton player do you secretly admire, and why?

Steven Naismith is fantastic. Absolutely fantastic. He's a massive goal-threat and I like his off-field work as well; I'd love to have him at Sunderland.

5) And which, if any, Everton player to you dislike, and why?

I dislike Darron Gibson. He was very close to joining Sunderland from Man Utd a few years ago, but the move broke down. It was probably Steve Bruce's fault, but I'm more than happy to blame Gibson anyway.

Joshua Kilmister - The Swansea Way

1) How do you think you’ll fare this season?

I think it’s fair to say that, after last season’s success, the footballing world have given us a bit more of a chance this season than they would have previously. It’s easy to get carried away with the hype surrounding us after last season, but I’m keeping my feet firmly placed on the ground and still see anything other than relegation as a reasonable season for us. Of course that isn’t what I expect, but with the money coming in from the new TV deal in the 2016/17 season Garry Monk has already said he has his sights on the forty point mark before anything else. I think out of the teams I like to tag as the ‘best of the rest’, we’re more than capable of finishing the highest. Last season’s eighth place finish will be tough to match but it’s definitely achievable if we find ourselves on a good run. I stand by what I said last season when I say that I feel we have one of the most consistently quality defensive partnerships in the league with Fernandez and Williams, and if Fabianski can kick on from his debut season then I think he’ll be up there for the golden glove again this season.

If I had to give you a prediction, I’d say that we’ll finish comfortably in tenth place.

2) Which player will be key to your hopes this season?

There’s a few I could give a mention to, but I think our main man this season will definitely be new signing Andre Ayew. I’m still pinching myself a little bit to be honest. It was only a year ago that people laughed off any suggestions of the Ghanaian signing for us, so it’s a signing that I think shows how far Monk and Co. brought us last season. We’ve lacked goal-scorers from out wide since Scott Sinclair made his excellent career choice in moving to Manchester back in 2012, so capturing Ayew was a big boost for us. Ashley Williams is someone else who will have a big influence on our season after missing only ninety minutes of football last year.

3) How do you think Everton will get on?

As for Everton, I think they’ll be happy just to have last season out of the way. Lukaku’s ten goals and five assists in the league last season is perhaps complimentary on the sort of season he had and I do expect him to kick on even further this season. They’ve yet to let anyone significant leave yet this season, but I wouldn’t be surprised if that changes before the transfer window slams shut. I’m a huge John Stones fan and think, despite being denied first team football, I think that a move to Chelsea would further his development so I think that will probably done within the next few weeks.

Apart from that, if they can keep hold of the talent they have in the squad in the likes of Seamus Coleman, they should definitely see an improvement on last season - especially without any distractions in the form of European football. I think Gerard Deulofeu may just light up Goodison this season, but it’s the other wing that’s a bit less convincing with the apparent demise of Steven Pienaar. They’ve got every chance of challenging the top six again this season, but I think they may struggle. I’m going to predict a ninth place finish.

4) Which, if any, Everton player do you secretly admire, and why?

John Stones. Whether he be an Everton player come next month or not, I really do love Stones. He’s a future England captain, and I’m sure he’ll go on to captain whatever club he ends up at. For such a young player he’s strong, composed and has fantastic tactical awareness. He’ll be a huge loss for the Toffees should he be on his way out, but at least they’ll get some decent cash for him.

5) Which, if any, Everton player do you secretly dislike, and why?

I struggled with Everton, but ended up going for Tom Cleverley. A bit harsh, I know but there wasn’t really anyone who stood out to me. If he hadn’t have been thrown in at the deep end with Man United a couple of years ago I’m sure he wouldn’t have the reputation that he does. He had a few good games for Villa last season, particularly when they hit form for the final few games, but apart form that he was nothing special. Not too much against him, but more than others.

Watford - Mike Parkin, presenter of Watford podcast From the Rookery End

1) How will you fare this season?

By adding to the squad in key areas we've given ourselves a chance. The players we've signed don't have much Premier League experience but they have enjoyed success in the top leagues around Europe, so there's hope that their pedigree will shine through. With a new manager and almost completely revamped squad, the big question is whether we will be able to recreate that team spirit that won promotion from an extraordinarily tight Championship last season - both the manager and the squad will have to hit the ground running if we're to achieve our main aim of survival. It would be foolish to suggest that Watford face anything other than a tough challenge to avoid relegation, but I think it can be achieved. In terms of a final position, 16th feels about right. If you can't be optimistic before the season starts, when can you?!

2) Which player will be key to your hopes this season?

There's rightly been a lot of attention focussed on Troy Deeney and rightly so. He's genuinely talismanic and a lot will depend on him staying fit and finding his feet in the Premier League as quickly as possible. He'll cause problems for defenders and works incredibly well with Odion Ighalo who seems to have the midas touch when it comes to goals. I also think that Matej Vydra could prove to be a pivotal player. His previous foray into the top flight was unsuccessful, so he'll have something to prove. His pace is frightening and when on song, his finishing is lethal. On a more general note, we'll need to be considerably stronger in defence this season; we were far too porous during the last campaign. The performance of Gomes in goal and the new-look defence in front of him will be crucial.

3) How do you think Everton will get on?

There seem to be mixed messages coming out of Goodison about the manager and whether or not he's doing a good job. Everton always strike me as being consistently inconsistent and that seems to be their undoing. There is certainly a feeling that they are slow starters - Watford in particular will hope that proves to be the case! I enjoyed a few of the Toffees' games in the Europa League last season, but I think they will struggle to finish in contention for another tilt at Europe. Mid table for Martinez.

4) Which, if any, Everton player do you secretly admire, and why?

Tom Cleverley made a huge impact when he spent a season on loan at Watford, so I've always kept an eye on his progress. It would be great to see him flourish into the fantastic player Hornets fans assumed he would become. I've also got a soft spot for Phil Jagielka. I rated him when he was at Sheffield United and it was good to see a player successfully make the step up. Also, it's impossible not to like a player whose middle name is Nikodem.

5) And which, if any, Everton player do you dislike, and why?

Does Andy Gray count? His "goal" in the '84 Cup Final still gives me nightmares. Apart from that I haven't really got any strong feeling towards any of the current Everton squad, apart from being a bit annoyed that Lukaku was immeasurably better on loan than he has been since he signed permanently. This is clutching at straws a bit too, but I do have an immense dislike for referee Peter Walton, who in 2006 awarded Everton a penalty against Watford for handball, when the ball clearly struck Chris Powell's head. Grim.

West Brom - Mark Thomas, Albion Til I Die

1) How will WBA fare this season?

With Tony Pulis now in charge at The Hawthorns, Baggies’ fans will be hoping for a far more comfortable season than we had last time out. The signings of James McClean, James Chester and Rickie Lambert look good acquisitions and with two or three more quality additions to the squad I fancy us to finish around 12th

2) Which player will be key to the Baggies' hopes this season?

Saido Berahino – His goals have been vital for us over the last couple of years and will be again this season, that’s of course if he remains a Baggie. With Manchester City reportedly now showing an interest the chances of him leaving have sadly increased.

3) How do you think Everton will get on?

Another mid-table finish beckons for the Toffees in my opinion. For me Roberto Martinez’s side needs major investment if they are to pose any serious challenge to the big four or five.

4) Which, if any, Everton player do you secretly admire, and why?

Not too sure how he got on last season but it has to be Romelu Lukaku. He only spent one season at The Hawthorns but the impression he made on everybody was huge. Very much like Benteke, he has all the attributes required of a top-class striker.

5) And which, if any, Everton player to you dislike, and why?

I’ve never really taken to Tom Cleverley. The Villa fans that I know were never impressed with him and very few were sad to see him leave Villa Park.

West Ham - Sean Whetstone

1) How will you fare this season?

First season for Slaven Bilic so a top ten would be great, no need to get carried away too soon. No shame in mid table obscurity in our journey to the Olympic Stadium. A 9th place finish would be an amazing season. It is too early to speak about our ambitions to be a regular top eight side in the Premier League.

2) Which player will be key to your hopes this season?

New signing Dimitri Payet will be our key man feeding in assists to last season's top goal scorer Diafra Sakho. They could make an awesome partnership. Put Payet in your dream team if you haven't chosen it already.

3) How do you think Everton will get on?

I see much the same season as last season with a mid table finish but they should still finish in the top ten. If pushed I would go for 10th, one place better than last year.

4) Which, if any, Everton player do you secretly admire, and why?

Well we have allegedly tried and failed to land Kevin Mirallas from Everton. I could see him fitting into our West Ham team.

He can play wide and down the middle so would have made a great replacement for Stewart Downing.

5) And which, if any, Everton player to you dislike, and why?

West Ham fans have a dislike of Romelu Lukaku because he always scores against us. If there is one thing guaranteed to get our backs up it is constantly scoring against the Hammers. That said, I would be happy if he played for us.