Very surprised so many are that optimistic, although I guess couple that with the complete 180 on many's views on ETH after a single cup final and I shouldn't be surprised that so many are just chalking up last season to injury issues.
Personally think our only shot of top 4 is an exceptional injury record, particularly in midfield. We don't have a single alternative to Mainoo or Casemiro currently, and at best will just sign a single player for one or the other at this point. Mount being fit doesn't really move the needle at all considering ETH and Bruno are both happy to have Bruno play 60 games a year, so at best Mount will mainly be an impact sub. McTominay is pointless apart from as a gadget last resort goal threat, Eriksen can't break into more than a trot. I guess we hope Collyer grows up enough to deputize that DM role well enough for now?
Think more Amad and Zirkzee will help the attack for sure, but Rashford is an absolute coinflip if he's any good these days and Garnacho is better on the right at this point so if Rashford is crap it'll be tough.
I went with 6th and think ETH gets the boot. I'd be surprised if he actually alters tactics to fit the side and if we go out and play suicidal transition ball we'll rack up muscle injuries and aren't deep enough to cope. Best case scenario is Amad and Garnacho take the leap and we have an exciting attack that bails out the midfield enough to scrape 4th. Think Liverpool/City/Arsenal are locks and Spurs/Villa have both had excellent summers.