Premier League 2018/19: Predicted Final Standings

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#19 Huddersfield Town

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Huddersfield Town

Players In: Ben Hamer, Ramadan Sobhi, Terence Kongolo, Juninho Bacuna, Erik Durm, Florent Hadergjonaj, Jonas Lossl, Adama Diakhaby.

Players Out: Tom Ince, Dean Whitehead, Rob Green, Luca Colville, Dylan Cogill, Denilson Carvalho, Jack Boyle, Regan Booty, Jack Payne, Sean Scannell.


Huddersfield weren't far from the drop last season, finishing in 16th place with only 37 points (5 more than relegated Swansea in 18th), so it was vital that they revamped the squad this summer. And that's just what they did.

Signings like Hamer, Sobhi, Kongolo and Durm stick out almost instantly as real statements of intent. Ben Hamer was at Leicester previously, but failed to impress and was moved on. However, he's still regarded by many as a solid goalkeeper, who just needs a chance to prove himself properly.

As for Sobhi and Kongolo, this pair will be a rock for Huddersfield in the midfield. And Durm, without question, is their biggest signing. The former Dortmund man is likely to make a big splash in the Premier League next season, utilising his experience of the fast-paced Bundesliga to startle opposition.

David Wagner impressed in the first half of the season, but after performances began to take a turn for the worse, all eyes were on him to turn the season around. The pressure mounted rapidly and put the German at a disadvantage - but he somehow managed to steer the Terriers to safety before the season came to a close.

Whilst the signings Huddersfield have made are impressive, their season will depend on whether these players are able to settle. The Premier League is unlike any other competition around the world, and it takes a fair bit of getting used to, as the newcomers will find out.

Wagner will need to test out a lot of tactics and strategies before the seasons kicks off in order to find the best way to approach the upcoming campaign. Although they did well last season to survive, I can't see them doing the same again this year.

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