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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marcus from bradford says:Aug 22, 18:36
manu can beat eny team with or with out ronaldo thats the truth
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Lloyd Killick from Portsmouth says:Aug 19, 18:06
Disappointed in pompey's financial status, FA cup winners in Europe, why no new backing investors.surley we have waited so long to get in this position to now let it all slip away.
The club must invest and act now with everything in place at pompey concerning the best manager to lead us to further glory which will bring further investment.Will your team have a good season?Yes -
dee from atherton says:Aug 19, 11:39
I think bolton will do alot better then last season and i think we will finish in the top 10 :D good luck boys
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paul from wirral says:Aug 18, 13:33
liverpool will have another great year. torres and keen wiil score 55 goals between them . and come the end of season liverpool will be 3pts clear and winners of our first premiership. what odds can i get on that eh.
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Simon from Singapore says:Aug 18, 11:14
I am very disappointing after watching Man Utd game last night..
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