Premier League: the 'Big Four' and some other teams?
No matter how much glitz the Premier League's paymasters sprinkle on 'Grand Slam Sundays' and the like, a real chasm has opened in England's top division.
Those who follow Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal will once again gorge themselves on a mini-league of Champions League Wednesdays and Super Sundays, many of them utterly contemptuous of the hopes of the 16 other clubs in the Premier League.
A couple of weeks in to the season now - and already, United and Chelsea look unstoppable as the top two - Scolari will revitalise the Blues and if he can bring in Robinho then goals should be more plentiful. Over at Old Trafford, much depends on whether Berbatov comes in now that 'He' has been persuaded to stay.
Can anyone break in to the top four at last? With Aston Villa, Tottenham and Blackburn all being pressurised to sell their best players to 'big four' rivals it hardly seems like it'll be this season.
Never rule out David Moyes and Everton though - while Mark Hughes may yet turn Manchester City into a football club with a spine.
As ever, at least half the division will prioritise staying up above all else, with 17th position being the aim. It's hard not to see Hull and Stoke struggling, though the determination both showed in getting promotion should ensure they do better than Derby's solitary win last season. Bolton could find it one struggle too many, while Middlesbrough will find it tough if Afonso Alves misfires. Paul Ince is unproven at this level and if with David Bentley gone and others maybe on the way, Blackburn will face a rebuilding job that could prove costly.
How will your team do? Is Europe or higher a realistic target? Is 17th place a reason for dancing on the streets? Share your views on the season's opening weeks here.
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Ianderthal from Worthing says:Aug 27, 17:27
Come on the Blues !
With Robinho we will be INVINCIBLE !
Game on !!Will your team have a good season?Yes -
matt from sunderland says:Aug 26, 00:26
sunderland will do great with cisse up frount and anton at the back . bring on the mags!
Will your team have a good season?Yes -
Ashley from hull says:Aug 25, 19:22
yes were gna be ace
Will your team have a good season?Yes -
James from 35 Penny well says:Aug 25, 17:33
Sunderland for lunch. i hope we win a promotion place to the intertoto cup
Will your team have a good season?Yes -
keano from sunderland says:Aug 25, 17:24
michael square head owen i speak for the whole country here what gives him the devine right to walk into an england team when his season normally starts in january and ends with another cap am i the only one that can see this
Will your team have a good season?Yes
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