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#3 Hannover 96 (Bundesliga)
After being promoted from Bundesliga 2 last season, Hannover 96 have, so far, surpassed their expectations in this season's top German division.
Die Roten (The Reds) have been in turmoil over the last couple of seasons - the 2015/16 relegation acting as a miserable campaign. The club - located in Lower Saxony - has set their objective of securing safety in Germany's top flight.
However, Hannover are also in the hot seat to produce a stellar season, and that is clinching a Europa League place. It has been 63 years since this side last won a first division title in Germany, but the emphatic start to the 2017/18 season can create a confident feeling among the players and passionate supporters.
The 96ers' forward Martin Harnik was vital in the club's sublime campaign in the Bundesliga 2 last season by scoring 17 goals. The Austrian international has so far bagged 5 goals in the Bundesliga - a sign that the 30-year-old has continued his immense form in one of Europe's most demanding leagues.
