For me, the Champions League invites for next season had been written and posted a long time ago, even before this campaign had begun. It seemed like a closed shop with Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool – probably in that order – taking the honour of representing the Premiership on the Continent’s greatest stage.

Newcastle and Tottenham have in the past looked like sides capable of making a breakthrough, but the elite four have always been a step above in class and consistency. Thank goodness it’s not been all too predictable this year, apart from Chelsea running away with the title, of course.