We’re back baby!
August 24, 2008
The Premier League Trophy
After 3 months of painful break, the premier league is back. This year’s line-up of various teams has understandabely changed a lot, but the surprise has been the action in the middle and botton-of-table dwellers who have bought in lot many number of good players. And Spurs have splashed cash as they did last year as well, but they know that Berbatov will go to Man Utd for a very high price, and hence will make up for the earlier expenses they made in signing Bentley and Co.
Scolari is now coach at Stamford Bridge
This years strongest team is Chelsea, without a doubt. Their line-up is among the strongest this year, and their main strength is Scolari, the guy is amazingly good with coaching talented players to get the maximum out of them. The only big mistake he made in the last few months was to declare about his Chelsea role right in the middle of Euro 2008, which might have distracted him and and his highly-talented Portugese team, coz they immediately lost their next big match against Germany. I believe Chelsea will win this year’s Premier League, and might also the Champions League. They have the coach, the players and most importantly, the cash. Chelsea thumped Pompies 4-0 at the Stamford Bridge last week, and they look really good to carry on their early form.
Ronaldo is staying at Old Trafford
So much was speculated about Ronaldo, that in a sort of anti-climax, he staying back at Manchester has brought in some kind of confusion. No one know how well he will perform this year provided his once-in-a-decade performance. And Man Utd hasent done much shopping this year, so the team hasen’t strengthened a lot. Hence they might not do as well as they did last year.
El Nino, no more the new kid on the block
My favorite team Liverpool, although started with two wins, still need to make sure every player is performing at his best. Because one cannot rely over Gerrard and Torres for the entire season, they need other players to step up and convert some of the draws into wins. They might finish 2nd this year, and they will be a force in CL.
Nasri is the only big signing at the start of this season for Gunners
The Gunners have made a couple of good signings, however, they lack the experience needed at this level to come through difficult matches. Last season they started off so well, along with Liverpool, but lost out in the middle when they needed someone to support the front-line and come up with goals. They always play the attacking attractive football, but they can’t get the results.
So my prediction this year is:
1. Chelsea
2. Liverpool
3. Man Utd
4. Arsenal
