Which teams excelled and which failed to make the grade? Ian Darke runs the rule over all 20 Premier League teams' seasons.
Julien Laurens believes it's hard to look past Manchester City as the greatest team in English football after they won their fourth Premier League title in a row. Darke, who called games for the network during the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, is ESPN lead soccer voice in the United States. He has covered the Barclays Premier League and the Champions League since 1982, and has one of the world's most recognizable soccer voices.
Eddie Howe's side finished strongly to claim seventh place, but they need Man City to win the FA Cup on Saturday in order to clinch a European place. A long injury list and a less-than-watertight defence away from home meant the Magpies could never hit last season's heights despite 21 goals from New boss Oliver Glasner inspired an electric finish to the season, guiding Palace to six wins in their final seven games to sneak into the top half of the table. The Eagles were a different side after gifted duowas a revelation with 16 goals. Can they keep these stars together at Selhurst Park for another go next season? Given the interest from bigger clubs, it will be a challenge.
Three home wins in a week -- including a terrific display in the Merseyside derby -- clinched the Toffees' survival in the Premier League. That was quite an achievement for Everton boss Sean Dyche in the face of a points deduction after an independent commission found the club had breached Profit and Sustainability Rules, a dearth of goals, and ongoing doubts about Everton's alleged takeover. The blue half of Liverpool desperately needs some calmer times.
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