Premier League 14/15: Team By Team Preview And Predictions

15. Crystal Palace

Last Season: 11th Manager: Tony Pulis Opening Fixture: Arsenal (a) Transfer Activity: Crystal Palace may have not spent much in this transfer window, but they've definitely bagged a couple of bargains. In activating a relatively modest release clause of £900,000 for Frazier Campbell (Cardiff), the Eagles have signed an out-and-out goal scorer to add to their depth of striking options. Brede Hangeland (Fulham) has arrived on a free transfer too, he is an accomplished defender in the Premier League and his experience could prove vital. Young goalkeeper Chris Kettings (Blackpool) is the only other player to have signed for Palace this summer so more signings could be on the way, considering that the club have lost a number of players including Neil Alexander, Danny Gabbidon, Jonathan Parr, Ibra Sakajja, Osman Sow, Dean Moxey, Aaron Wilbraham, Jack Hunt and Jose Campana. Perhaps most significantly, Kagisho Dikgacoi, a key player for Palace last season, turned down the offer of a new contract to join Cardiff. Possible Starting XI: Speroni; Mariappa, Dann, Hangeland, Moxey; Jedinak, Bannan; Puncheon, Ledley; Bolasie; Gayle Key Player: Mile Jedinak Verdict: Tony Pulis worked miracles at Palace last year, that goes without saying. Under Ian Holloway they looked destined for relegation before the Welshman was appointed and led them to 11th in the Premier League. The only question now is can they repeat such an unbelievable achievement? The Eagles have the most passionate supporters in the Premier League and Selhurst Park is a fortress, couple that with the fact that they have some excellent top flight players in Scott Dann, Mile Jedinak and Yannick Bolasie, they should see off relegation once again, but such a high finish might be a bit out of reach this time around. Prediction: 15th