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SPORTSMAIL'S PREMIER LEAGUE PREVIEW - PART TWO: Sterling will be crucial in Chelsea's top-four battle, Lampard can't afford another relegation dog fight at Everton and it's time Fulham got rid of their yo-yo tag

There are now just three days to go before all the drama, magic and excitement of the Premier League starts all over again.

Sportsmail is bringing you a comprehensive preview of every side in the division and assessing how their fortunes could fare over the season. You can find part one here.

In part two, we run the rule over top four contenders Chelsea, season openers Crystal Palace, newly-promoted Fulham and last season's relegation candidates Everton and Leeds.

Chelsea finished third last season but now face increased competition for a top four spot

Chelsea

Arrivals: Raheem Sterling (Manchester City, £50m), Kalidou Koulibaly (Napoli, £34m)

Departures: Antonio Rudiger (Real Madrid, free), Andreas Christensen (Barcelona, free), Danny Drinkwater (released), Romelu Lukaku (Inter Milan, loan), Ian Maatsen (Burnley, loan), Tino Anjorin (loan), Nathan Baxter (Hull, loan)

Good summer?