Nottingham forest

THE PLAN A big improvement. Manchester United’s surreal 15th-place finish was their worst since relegation in 1973-74; losing the Europa League final to Spurs just added insult to injury. In defeat af

THE PLAN Return to dominance. Manchester City were widely tipped last term to extend their unprecedented four consecutive top-flight English titles to an equally unprecedented five – then they finishe

For the first time in 30 years, Nottingham Forest are in a continental competition – even if they did fall short of a shock Champions League qualification. Forest spent more than four months in the Pr

THE PLAN It feels surreal for fans to consider it, but the plan is to build on a first major trophy win in 56 years by launching a legitimate challenge for the Premier League title and qualifying for

THE PLAN With the nickname ‘the Lions’, it’s hardly surprising that Aston Villa go into hiding when it comes to Big Game hunting. Villa have now blown two semi-finals under Unai Emery, as well as last

THE PLAN Crystal Palace are still on cloud nine after ending 119 years with no major trophy. Oliver Glasner, the mastermind of that FA Cup win, may never have to buy a pint of Palace Ale at the Glazie