Re-establishing themselves in the top tier after an eight-year absence will be tough but the Wearsiders are throwing everything at the challenge

Club appears to have done shrewd transfer business, but they are still in the market for forwards as they try to avoid a quick return to the Championship

Eddie Howe’s side hope the Champions League and smart additions can banish memories of a challenging summer

Re-establishing themselves in the top tier after an eight-year absence will be tough but the Wearsiders are throwing everything at the challenge