Optimism abounds that De Zerbi and new signings can lead to a big improvement after two 17th-place finishes
Guardian writers’ predicted position: 6th (NB: this is not necessarily John Brewin’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips)
Last season’s position: 17th
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