Last season was only the second time since the Premier League began in 1992 that all three newly-promoted teams went straight back down again.

Ipswich Town, Leicester City and Southampton will be hoping to succeed where Burnley, Luton and Sheffield United all failed.

Leicester are most reliant on the African influence within their squad, and the Foxes will be delighted to have tied experienced Nigeria midfielder Wilfred Ndidi to a new contract.

Zambia star Patson Daka and Ghana forward Abdul Fatawu were regulars in attack last season but only managed a combined 13 Championship goals between them.

Daka suffered a blow on the eve of the season after being ruled out for “a few months” by an ankle injury.

Ipswich, back in the top flight after a 22-year absence, will be captained by combative Egypt midfielder Sam Morsy, while DR Congo defender Axel Tuanzebe is also part of their squad.

Southampton’s African talents operate at the other end of the pitch, with Nigerian attacking midfielder Joe Aribo the most likely to feature.

Saints boss Russell Martin recently labelled Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu, who spent last season on loan at Trabzonspor, a “different beast” after a full pre-season.

However, Ghana winger Kamaldeen Sulemana is yet to truly sparkle in his 18 months at the club and has been ruled out of their opening fixture by injury.