Earlier this week I explained, quite convincingly I thought, why Chelsea would win the Premier League this season and why Liverpool would finish second and why Arsenal would continue their slide.
Now it's time to turn from the upper reaches of the table and shine a sad, flickering light on the bottom half.
These teams don't get the fancy treatment.
Let's face it, half of them must be pinching themselves at being allowed to play with the big boys in the top flight.
The Dark Horses
FULHAM
Gaffer: The very astute Roy Hodgson.
You might like: The big Norwegian defender Brede Hangeland. Though he might be moving to the Emirates.
They might win: Another place in Europe.
Last year: A top effort to finish seventh.
This year: 10th. Other teams have got better.
SUNDERLAND
Gaffer: The former Manchester United defender and Wigan boss Steve Bruce.
You might like: The fleet-footed winger Kieran Richardson.
They might win: The FA Cup.
Last year: 16th, two points away from relegation.
This year: 11th. Bruce has made some good signings.
Gaffer: The gum-chewing Sam Allardyce.
You might like: Ryan Nelsen. He's our boy.
They might win: The League Cup.
Last year: Faded to 15th.
This year: Good enough for 12th.
WIGAN
Gaffer: A highly-rated Spanish bloke called Roberto Martinez.
You might like: They say Titus Bramble is getting better but he's still capable of looking like an elephant.
They might win: A few more fans.
Last year: 11th.
This year: A prospect for the top half, but 13th.
BOLTON
Gaffer: The peripatetic Gary Megson.
You might like: Winger Mathew Taylor has a deft foot and scores regularly.
They might win: The fewest goals award.
Last year: 13th.
This year: A halfway respectable 14th.
The No Chances
STOKE
Gaffer: The clever, frugal Tony Pulis. Never led a club to relegation.
You might like: He's not the force he was in his Southampton days but James Beattie still looks like a classic English centre forward.
They might win: The battle of the bottom six.
Last year: A surprising 12th.
This year: No higher than 15th.
BIRMINGHAM
Gaffer: Och, that'll be wee Alex McLeish.
You might like: Scottish striker James McFadden puts the bulge in the old onion bag.
They might win: The upsy-downsy award - they've gone Premiership, Championship, Premiership, Championship, Premiership in the last five seasons.
Last year: Promoted from the Championship.
This year: An uneasy 16th.
PORTSMOUTH
Gaffer: The dead man walking Paul Hart.
You might like: Niko Kranjcar is a Croatian midfielder, not the lead character in Grand Theft Auto IV.
They might win: My editor told me to say the league.
Last year: 14th.
This year: 17th. Just clear of relegation.
WOLVES
Gaffer: Roy Keane's beloved Mick McCarthy.
You might like: Sylvan Ebanks-Blake used to be at Man United and once played against Otago at the Milk Cup.
They might win: The title . . . of best Premier League club named for animals.
Last year: Promoted from the Championship.
This year: 18th. Straight back down.
HULL
Gaffer: The very odd Phil Brown.
You might like: Defender Michael Turner was chased by Liverpool. Must be good.
They might win: A one-way ticket to the Championship.
Last year: Started well but plummeted to 17th.
This year: 19th. The dream is over.
BURNLEY
Gaffer: The very promising Owen Coyle.
You might like: Scottish frontman Steven Fletcher.
They might win: A pub raffle.
Last year: Promoted from the Championship.
This year: 20th. Goooooooonnne.
