Here are some predictions for the top five places in the premier League and why, in the order they will finish. Each of the teams have made some changes, as they do each season and I assess the impact of the new recruits and the players who have left the club.
1 – Manchester United
Despite losing out to Chelsea in the last game of the season, Man United, must be favourites once again this season. With the addition of a proven goal-scorer in Javier Hernandez and the Fulham defender Chris Smalling they will win the league this time. Alex Ferguson will be doubly keen to do well, especially as his reign will be ended soon.
Transfer Rumours: Joe Cole, Karim Benzema, Wesley Sneijder, Luis Suarez, Jack Rodwell, James Milner
2 – Manchester City
Once again City are expected to do well. They missed out on champions league football in almost the final game, but have added some experienced quality players who know how to win. What Mancini must do this season is to mould the new and old players into a winning unit, and give them belief. The recent acquisition of David Silva will give them the needed fire power up front and make them a very close bet.
Transfer Rumours: Fernando Torres, Edin Dzeko, James Milner, Joe Cole, Zlatan Ibrahimovic
3 – Chelsea
Carlo Ancelotti proved to be a good manager, winning both the Premier League and the FA Cup in his first season, though with the arrival of Yossi Benayoun from Liverpool, replacing the fans favourite Joe Cole, and the departures of Ballack and Beletti, he will struggle to get the same level from this team. Expect Junior players to be brought into the squad this season. Chelsea also seem very keen on Fernando Torres, which would be an interesting purchase, as he has struggled in this league to produce his best form, and only performs well in odd games.
Transfer Rumours: Fernando Torres, Neven Subotic, Kaka, Franck Ribery, Sergio Aguero, James Milner
4 – Arsenal
Arsenal once again had an indifferent season by their standards, having done well against the weaker teams but struggling against the big boys. They have brought in a couple of French players, one being a centre back to replace William Gallas and Sol Campbell. Expect Arsenal to be in the hunt come the end of the season, Arsene Wenger knows what it takes to get them playing despite the recent unrest, they will be challenging once again. Wenger is a master of bringing youth into the team and expect the same this season.
Transfer Rumours: Joe Hart, Hugo Rodellego, Joe Cole, Felipe Melo de Carvalho, Mark Schwarzer, Gary Cahill
5 – Tottenham
Spurs did remarkably well to make the final Champions League place, being the surprise package in the league. This term though teams will know exactly what to expect from them and their path to the top seats in the league will be that much harder this season. Harry Redknapp has a reputation of being a player wheeler dealer, but so far in this transfer window there has been no activity, though the rumours that Joe Cole will join on a free transfer still persist.
Transfer Rumours: Steven Peinaar, Eidur Gudjohnsen, Joe Cole, Connor Wickham, Craig Bellamy, Diego Forlan
Other teams who might break into the top for are Everton, Aston Villa and Liverpool. I really expect Manchester City to push the other top teams this season with Mancini having a season under his belt. It also pleases me to see them doing well making the Premier League that bit more competitive.
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