Players in: Hugo Viana (Sporting Lisbon, �8.5m); Titus Bramble (Ipswich, �5m).

Players out: None.

Last season: Fourth

This season's odds: 28-1

Player to watch: Kieron Dyer

Our verdict - Sixth
Bobby Robson rolled back the years to ensure Newcastle were genuine title challengers for much of the season. He had to settle for a Champions League place - and a knighthood - but may struggle to repeat the trick this time with the added distraction of European football. Much could depend on the fitness of Kieron Dyer and Laurent Robert.