Season Predictions And What I’m Excited About…
It’s that time of the year. The beginning of a new Premier League season, means it’s predictions time. So here goes…
TOP OF THE PREMIER LEAGUE
Champions – Chelsea
The return of the special one is BIG. A game changer in my opinion. Add a striker into the mix – as I expect them to do before the end of August – and Mourinho’s men could be the truly formidable force they once were.
2nd – Manchester United 3rd – Manchester City 4th – Arsenal 5th – Tottenham Hotspur 6th – Liverpool
BOTTOM OF THE PREMIER LEAGUE
Crystal Palace – I’m just not sure about their defensive abilities at this level. They have some quality young players in the mix though, including Jonny Williams and Yannick Bolasie, so I would be happy for them to prove me wrong.
Stoke City – Just a gut feeling on this one. Tony Pulis had a plan, kept to it and his teams caused problems. Mark Hughes is going to change things up and go about business his own way. It will be interesting to see how that goes.
Hull City – Just don’t think they have enough to stay up. Simple.
I’M EXCITED ABOUT WATCHING…
Wilfried Bony, Swansea striker
I had a chat with one of my pals in the team recently and he said Bony is stronger than any striker to have graced the Premier League – including Didier Drogba! If the Ivory Coast man gets a good partnership going with Michu the Swans frontline will be a proper handful. Apparently in training it’s looking promising.
Tottenham’s midfield trio – Sandro, Paulinho and Dembele
Three big boys who could come together to make an awesome midfield cocktail. They offer creativity, goals, power, pace and big tackles. If AVB can keep these geezers fit and healthy Spurs fans could be in for a real treat this season.
How Manchester United do without Sir Alex…
I was at Rio Ferdinand’s testimonial for David Moyes first game in the dug out at Old Trafford. Although I wouldn’t read too much into the result against Sevilla, whenever there is such a significant change in a team, or any organization, it normally takes time for everyone to get used to the new set up. I may be wrong, but I have a feeling this will be the case at United.