The premiership season is fast approaching and its time to bet on the team you think will take the title. Will it be one of the big four, Man United, Arsenal, Chelsea or Liverpool? Or will a new team emerge as premiership contenders?
I’m going with Chelsea this year. With new manger Luiz Felipe Scolari at the helm and Deco in midfield I think they will have what it takes to win the title. Last year was close and Chelsea, under Avram Grant, were a side who showed the potential to take United all the way next season. Under Scolari they will play, attractive attacking football but my only concern is their defence. Scolari is not known for his defensive qualities and I think could be a potential problem for big Phil. Chelsea are priced at 15/8 by Paddy power to finish top of the table.
United (5/4 with Bet365) will without question be challenging at the top and if they keep hold of Cristinao Ronaldo they will be favourites to retain the title. Assistant Manger Carols Queiroz looks to be leaving the club for the Portuguese national side. He will be missed and was a huge factor in the success story of Sir Alex Fergusons team last season. If he leaves some believe Ronaldo will head for the exit as well, due to two’s strong relationship.
Arsenal will be looking to improve on the last couple of seasons after having a great start last year but then struggling in the later stages. If Emmanuel Adebayor leaves for AC Milan, the gunners will need to buy a striker before the season ends. They lacked a consistent goal scorer last season and will need to find some quality upfront if they want to mount a serious title challenge this year.
Liverpool will always be mentioned at the beginning of the season but have consistently under performed. Even with Fernando Torres scoring 33 goals last season they were unable to challenge Chelsea and United. If they can get Villa they will surely be mounting a stronger bid next season. I fancy Liverpool this season and priced at 7/1 by 888sport and I think they are worth a bet. Pundits tip them every season and they have always failed, but they are definitely improving so this could be there year.
If you fancy a wild card I would go with either, Portsmouth at 500/1 (Bet direct), Tottenham at 80/1 (Betfred) or Man City at 200/1 (Blue Square). All have decent sides and cash to spend over the summer.
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