After taking the Championship by storm under Vincent Kompany last term, optimism is high among Clarets fans they can impress back in the top flight.
Ahead of the new campaign, FourFourTwo magazine have compiled their predicted table – here are the results:

. Pre-season optimism
Burnley amassed 101 points on their way to the Championship title last season Photo: Gareth Copley

. 1st - Man City
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 21: A general view as fans of Manchester City invade the pitch, as the LED Perimeter Board displays the message "Please Leave The Pitch Immediately", after the final whistle of the Premier League match between Manchester City and Chelsea FC at Etihad Stadium on May 21, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) Photo: Michael Regan

. 2nd - Man Utd
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 28: General view inside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Manchester United and Fulham FC at Old Trafford on May 28, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images) Photo: Matt McNulty

. 3rd - Arsenal
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 28: A general view outside the stadium as fans arrive prior to the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Emirates Stadium on May 28, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) Photo: Justin Setterfield

. 4th - Liverpool
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MAY 06: A general view outside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Brentford FC at Anfield on May 06, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Livesey

. 5th - Chelsea
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 26: A general view of the outside of the stadium as fans arrive prior to the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Brentford FC at Stamford Bridge on April 26, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) Photo: Mike Hewitt

. 6th - Newcastle
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - MAY 07: A general view of St James Park before the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal FC on May 07, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) Photo: Michael Regan

. 7th - Tottenham
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 20: A general view of the goal inside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Brentford FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 20, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) Photo: Julian Finney

. 8th - Aston Villa
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MAY 28: General view outside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Brighton & Hove Albion at Villa Park on May 28, 2023 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images) Photo: Eddie Keogh

1. Pre-season optimism
Burnley amassed 101 points on their way to the Championship title last season Photo: Gareth Copley

2. 1st - Man City
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 21: A general view as fans of Manchester City invade the pitch, as the LED Perimeter Board displays the message "Please Leave The Pitch Immediately", after the final whistle of the Premier League match between Manchester City and Chelsea FC at Etihad Stadium on May 21, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) Photo: Michael Regan

3. 2nd - Man Utd
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 28: General view inside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Manchester United and Fulham FC at Old Trafford on May 28, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images) Photo: Matt McNulty

4. 3rd - Arsenal
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 28: A general view outside the stadium as fans arrive prior to the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Emirates Stadium on May 28, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) Photo: Justin Setterfield