You're right about Hull and Burnley, and that was pretty much predictable. There's good continuity there, and neither were in meltdown last season. Villa are this season, and it'll take no end to repair what's been going on there. I suspect that Swansea will take a fair bit of remedial work too...
I think the four strikers we currently have might be enough to see us into the play-offs, but by no means guarantee it (although who will do that is a different question). We've all got excited about Bolanos and Calleri, but mid-season is tough for S American players. Murray still might happen...
With you on this. Villa are down, and Norwich and Swansea are currently the likeliest candidates. I'd be really surprised if Newcastle are that near the relegation zone come the end of the season, especially with Wijnaudan (sp) playing like he is.
If those three come down, Villa and Swansea will...