12) Sunderland – Thrashed 8-0 by Southampton to make plenty of headlines, while also held Chelsea to a 0-0 draw.
11) Leicester City – Won promotion from the Championship and stunned Manchester United in a crazy match earlier this year.
10) Aston Villa – Roy Keane’s arrival and swift departure drew plenty of attention, as have their varied results.
9) Southampton – Kept selling players in the summer transfer window, before defying logic with a superb start to the new season.