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Watford enjoyed a remarkable turnaround in their fortunes following the appointment of Adrian Boothroyd last summer.

Sheffield United returned to the top flight after a 12 year absence, but manager Neil Warnock will have his work cut out to ensure their arrival lasts longer than just a single season.

The former Premiership champions were still light years away from Chelsea last season despite finishing in second place.

Wigan Athletic, like West Ham United, enjoyed an excellent first season in the Premiership, finishing tenth and reaching the Carling Cup final.

Tottenham Hotspur established themselves as genuine contenders to break into the elusive “top four”.

Reading stormed the Championship last season and lost just two league matches all campaign.

Portsmouth survived the drop last season after languishing in the bottom three for much of the campaign.

West Ham United enjoyed a successful first season back in the top flight by securing a ninth placed finish and also UEFA Cup football following their appearance in the FA Cup final.

Middlesbrough’s league form suffered last season due to their involvement in the later stages of various cup competitions.

Barnsley secured the final available place in the Championship after beating Swansea City on penalties in the League One play off final.

The 2005/06 campaign was disastrous for Derby County and they finished just two places and eight points above the relegation zone.

After an inconsistent start to last season Coventry City roared back and finished two places, but 12 points off the final play off place.