Tottenham Hotspur

After a fourth placed finish in 2009/10, added to the bizarre remarks of Harry Redknapp concerning a title challenge, last season kind of slipped away in the end and Spurs were off the pace in 5th. Their summer has been dominated by the will he won't he departure of Luka Modric, and while other have been strengthening Tottenham have been left behind.

Goalkeeper

Heurelho Gomes is one of the most hit and miss keeper the Premier League has seen. Stunning one minute but horrific the next, and it seems Harry Redknapp has had enough of this up and down form. Carlo Cudicini is still on the books, and now Brad Friedel has linked up with the squad the battle for the first team place will be fierce.

Defence

There's quite a bit of strength in the Tottenham defence, although the injury troubles of the main man at the back Ledley King is a constant concern. Michael Dawson is a solid centre half, while the full backs try and attack as much as possible.

Midfield

If Modric goes he will of course have to be replaced, but other than that there isn't an awful lot wrong in the middle. Gareth Bale is getting recognition world wide, Sandro continues to impress while Rafael Van Der Vaart was a fantastic signing. Steven Pienaar and Aaron Lennon need to impress after a sticky season last time out.

Forwards

There's plenty of goals from midfield, but do this side's strikers contribute enough. Talk is rife of comings and goings, but it does seem this is where Redknapp needs the most help. And there isn't a front man out there who hasn't been linked with White Hart Lane yet this summer.

Manager

After pulling Spurs from the relegation places to Champions League in two season was a master stroke. As a result now though expectations have gone through the roof, and it could be a problem living up to what fans believe they should be achieving.

Areas to Strengthen

A prolific striker need to arrive, this could be the difference between the top tier of Europe or being nowhere. If Modric departs the Croatian will need to be replaced, but some of the deadwood need to be driven out.

Expectations

It would be unrealistic to expect a title challenge, but now Champions League football has been tasted both players and fans have got the taste for it. This could however be out of reach with the money spent by the other sides around them.

Odds

50/1 (Sky Bet)

Players in

Brad Friedel free (Aston Villa) Scott Parker £5m (West Ham United) Souleymane Coulibaly undisclosed (Siena) Cristian Ceballos free (Barcelona) Emmanuel Adebayor loan (Manchester City) Yago Falque loan (Juventus)

Players out 
 
Jamie O'Hara £5m (Wolverhampton Wanderers) Peter Crouch £10 (Stoke City) Wilson Palacios £8m (Stoke City) Robbie Keane £1.8m (LA Galaxy) Johnathan Woodgate free (Stoke City) Paul-Jose M'Poke undisclosed (Standard Liege) David Bentley loan (West Ham United) Jermaine Jenas loan (Aston Villa) Steven Caulker loan (Swansea City) Bongani Khumalo loan (Reading) Nathan Byrne loan (Bouremouth) Ryan Mason loan (Doncaster Rovers) Jon Obika loan (Yeovil Town) Kyle Naughton loan (Norwich City) Olumide Durojaiye (released)

Norwich City

Living the dream probably falls a little short of describing the ecstasy Norwich City fans are feeling at the moment. Paul Lambert has worked miracles in getting back to back promotions, and a return to the big time must have seemed light years away not so long ago. Everyone will be looking at Queens Park Rangers as the new threat, but this side would well be the surpise package of the Premier League 2011/12.

Goalkeeper

Ex Everton trainee John Ruddy was never really given a proper chance at Goodison Park, and after numerous loan moves he excelled after signing for The Canaries last summer. Maybe not the most experienced keeper in the division, but will revel in proving his old employers that they were wrong to discard him.

Defence

With two new defensive signings already made, Paul Lambert clearly thought they were a little short here. This will be the key to ultimately deciding if this side stays in the Premier League beyond this season, if the defence copes they could swin but if overwhelmed they will definitely sink.

Midfield

Again strengthening has taken place here, and largely throughout the squad Lambert has gone for young talent eager to prove themselves. He beat a host of clubs to the signings of each of the three that have arrived to bolster the middle of the park. However a large chunk of the squad that got them here will be given the chance to keep their top flight status, as promised by the boss after promotion was secured.

Forwards


Grant Holt is the enigma of the Norwich attack, plundering the goals that helped drive his side to the runners up spot in the Championship. Steve Morison has been added, who they hope can step up, and James Vaughan, who is adament he still has what it takes to make it in the top flight. However a striker of proven Premiership talent is still missing, and this could be their major flaw.

Manager

Lambert cannot currently put a foot wrong in his part of the world, such is the esteem he is held in after turning around this side around. The ludicrous terms 'fallen giant' et al can now be forgotten about, but it doesn seem like he could have his work cut out in keeping his side in the big time. Although that was said about a second straight promotion and look what happened their.

Areas to Strengthen

Some players have arrived, and it seems that Norwich are largely relying on players to step up to the demands of the Premier League than shell out over the odds on experience. This could be risk, or it could breathe new life and confidence into his squad.

Expectations

Fans will by no means by getting ahead of themselves, and Premier League survival would mean the world to them

Odds

5000/1 (Sky Bet)

Players in

James Vaughan £2.5m (Everton) Steve Morison £2.8m (Millwall) Elliott Bennett £1.5 (Brighton Hove Albion) Anthony Pilkington undisclosed (Huddersfield Town) Daniel Ayala undisclosed (Liverpool) Bradley Johnson free (Leeds United) Ritchie De Laet loan (Manchester United) Kyle Naughton loan (Tottenham Hotspur)

Players out

Luke Daley undisclosed (Plymouth Argyle) Owain Tudor Jones undisclosed (Inverness Caledonian Thistle) Cody McDonald undisclosed (Coventry City) Matt Gill free (Bristol Rovers) Sam Habergham free (Tamworth) Jens Berthel Askou free (Vejle Kolding) Ryan Oakley, Stephen Hughes (all released)