I think Allerdyce will spend well this summer (he is good at that) and without having the handicap of the Pardew-induced shite, they will be mid table. The understandable wishful thinking is for them to fail. Not a likeable person, but he is a good PL manager.
Benitez is an excellent manager...
Karanka's Boro were 19th and hadn't won in months when he was sacked, so there's a strong argument to say the least that he was a major factor in their relegation shortly thereafter.
In contrast, as pointed out, Norwich were five points clear with a far superior GD over 18th. Their Board...
Economical there on Hughton's CV. Hughton is generally regarded (by national media journalists, pundits and fellow managers) as having done a good job at Newcastle (despite the owner failing to aid buys in that era) and Norwich (despite modest budget).