Chatting with United new boy Memphis Depay
Everyone is having a crack at predicting the Premier League table, so as I thought I may as well get involved too. I haven’t done too badly at these in the past…
- CHELSEA
Jose Mourinho. A solid defence. Plenty of creativity in midfield with Fabregas, Hazard, Oscar and crew. Diego Costa firing up top. Hard to see past Chelsea doing it again.
- MANCHESTER CITY
I reckon Raheem Sterling will be top drawer for his new club. Sergio Aguero, Yaya Toure and David Silva are genuinely world class players. What may be City’s downfall is their defence… It desperately needs strengthening.
- MANCHESTER UNITED
Bastian Schweinsteiger, Morgan Schneiderlin and Memphis Depay are great additions, but I am not buying into this United for the title talk.
- ARSENAL
Arsene Wenger has needed a top defensive midfielder for some time now. Francis Coquelin looks like he could be the man to fill that void, but I still think they are short in this department. They will be great to watch, but I cannot see them winning the title.
- TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR
Heavily reliant on Harry Kane and Hugo Lloris. If these two stay fit and youngsters like Dele Alli and Alex Pritchard match the seasons Nabil Bentaleb and Ryan Mason served up in the last campaign – Spurs could surprise a few.
- LIVERPOOL
I am looking forward to seeing how Jordon Ibe and Firmino perform, and in Christian Benteke Liverpool have a top striker who will lead the line. Add Sturridge, Lallana and the magical Coutinho into the mix and Brendan Rodgers side could be a real force going forward.
- SOUTHAMPTON
Ronald Koeman has proven to be a class act as a manager. They have lost players, but the Saints are used to that… I expect them to be competitive again this season.
- CRYSTAL PALACE
I am very excited about Palace this season. Yohan Cabaye is a very good player. Him serving up Bolasie and Zaha on the wings will be a treat. Puncheon is one of the most under rated players in the Premier League. Bamford and Wickham will be eager to prove themselves.
- STOKE CITY
- SWANSEA CITY
- EVERTON
- WEST HAM UNITED
- LEICESTER CITY
- SUNDERLAND
- ASTON VILLA
- NEWCASTLE UNITED
- NORWICH CITY
18. WEST BROM
Tony Pulis is survival specialist but I am not sure he will keep West Brom up this time around.
19. BOURNEMOUTH
Eddie Howe’s side will entertain, and become everyone’s second team, but ultimately I am not sure about their defence at this level.
20. WATFORD
Troy Deeney’s goals will be vital to Watford standing a chance of survival. However, this league is way too strong for this team.
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