To be fair they should perform better, This time last season we didn't have much Prem experience. the majority now have a years worth, and a young squad being a year older. A couple of quality additions (Wanyama, Lovren + Striker) and I can see why the management is expecting better things this year. And those that everyone else is improving....it's the same every year, but the league as a whole doesn't really improve does it. Some signings work out unbelievablly well -See Michu, and some aren't as good as expected - See Adam Johnson,