Manchester City
City had a wonderful start to the season, not tasting defeat until they visited Chelsea. They have had a little wobble of late only winning 3 of their last six games. City have been lucky with second placed United also dropping points of late. Look for City to move on from their little wobble and without the worry of Champions League football take control of the league, wrapping up the title with a few games to go.
Manchester United
United the current champions of England are having a funny old season. They have been embarrassed at old Trafford by their cross town rivals City and not playing anything like the fluid football they we are used to seeing. They have lost their last two league games, however are far from out of the title race. Although it appears clear that United are not as good as they where last season missing some key players and suffering some long term injures, expect them to be City’s closet challenges for the title. If although it appears unlikely at this time they go out and buy a creative midfielder, then who knows they may win even win the title.
Tottenham Hotspur
Spurs are having their best season for many a year. They are six points clear of fifth placed Arsenal and only three points off second placed Arsenal. They play an exciting attacking brand of football and in Bale, Modric and Van Der Vaart have players capable of winning a game with a piece of magic. Spurs squad is not as strong as some analysts will have you believe and if Bale and Modric in particular are out for any real length of time it will be interesting to see how they cope. There is always the up coming trial of Harry Redknapp as well as return fixtures against other members of the top six to come.
Chelsea
Chelsea have had a up and down start under Andre Villas-Boas losing to teams that they should comfortably beat, but then always being the first to beat Manchester City. In Daniel Sturridge that look to have a player of real ability, who could be a top player for years to come. None of the 2011 signings made by Chelsea save for Mata have been unqualified successes. It is likely Chelsea will do some serious spending in the current transfer window, the success of any signings could make or break their bid for champions league football come next season.
Arsenal
Arsenal had a shockingly bad start to this season and where struggling just out side of the relegation zone early on. Robin Van Persie has been a revelation, without anyone else being able to finish off moves Arsenal would likely be mid table. Gervinho is having an excellent first season although his end product at times and his finishing need more work. Theo Walcott continues to disappoint and does not like a top 4 talent. Many off Arsenal weakness such as goalkeeper and defence are now greatly improved. The real concern for Arsenal at the moment is up the pitch where they lack a creative midfielder on the wing and a back up to Robin Van Persie who is prone to a yearly injury. The Return of Wilshere may help to solve some of this problems, where it will be enough to see Arsenal In the top four at the end of the season only time will tell.
Liverpool
Since the return of King Kenny to Anfield as manager a lot of investment has been made. Big money has been spent following the sale of Torres on the like of Andy Carroll, Luis Suárez, Stewart Downing, Jordan Henderson and Charlie Adam. Aside from Suarez who is currently banned for the next 7 games, none of the aforementioned names have been huge hits, with Carroll thus for being a huge disappointment. With their current squad they have a solid back line but do not score enough goals . Look for them to finish this season no higher then 5th at best.
Newcastle United
Newcastle have been one of the surprises of the season, selling Andy Carroll last January and replacing him with a free transfer in Demba Ba, who has had injury problems in the best. There form of late until last nights wonderful win over Manchester United has not been stellar, however look for them to settle into their current place and finish 7th or 8th this season.
Stoke City
Stoke are having an outstanding season and have grown as a club year on year since joining the Premier league. They are into the knock out stages of the Europa League and are doing well in the Premier league, look for them to carry on their solid form in the second have of the season.
Norwich City
Norwich are have a wonderful first season back in the Premier League after a long absent, on the back of two promotions in two years. They are currently 9 points above the relegation places and sit 9th in the table. Unlike Blackpool last season who had a wonderful approach to the league last season and where a joy to watch, Norwich look much more solid defensively. Look for them to survive fairly easily.
Sunderland
Sunderland where struggle badly until the arrive of Martin O’Neil. They were not conceding to many but where struggling to score any since the sale of Darren Bent in January 2011. O’Neil seems to have given the club a huge lift and are now looking at a mid table finish.
Everton
Under David Moyes Everton continue to exceed all realistic expectations. Moyes was unable to make any permanent signings in the summer and had to much do with loans. Everton have a very small squad, but under the steward ship of Moyes look for yet another top half finish.
Swansea City
Swansea are attacking the Premier League in much the same way as Blackpool did last season attempting to play passing football. They have an amazing home record and a solid back line. They lack that goal scorer that would all but make certain of them staying up, having they are in with a great chance as they currently sit some 7 points above the relegation zone.
Aston Villa
Villa have been playing better of late pushing Arsenal very close at Villa Park, before getting a massive victory at Stamford Bridge against Chelsea. They are to good to gone down as an overall team and especially if they manage to keep hold of Darren Bent, who although not the most involved player has a very good goal to game ratio.
Fulham
Fulham are one of the Enigma’s of the Premier League, they have a solid back line lead by Hangeland and some very good attacking players in the likes of Murphy and Dembele. They play some good attacking football, but appear to go to sleep at times. Look for Fulham to survive fairly easily enough.
West Bromwich Albion
West Bromwich although sitting 15th in the table have a 5 point gap between them and 16th as well as a better goal difference. Under Roy Hodgson, for a bottom end of the table team they are fairly solid at the back and look as though they will score enough goals to survive once more.
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolves are a team that started very well gaining 7 out of 9 points from their first three games, since then they have only gained 10 points from 17 games, relegation force. It looks likely that Wolves will be in a relegation battle until very late in the season.
QPR
After a fairly solid start on their return to the Premier League, QPR have been struggling of late. It would appear that they have more money to spend then their relegation threatened rivals and this could be the difference between them being relegated or staying up, only time will tell.
Bolton Wanderers
After turning down fees in the range or £10m-£14m, depending on which report you read, it looks as though Gary Cahill could be finally on his way out of Bolton. If they sell Cahill and either fail to replace him or replace him with a player that doesn’t settle straight away they could well find themselves playing championship football next season. It may be to late but surely having turned down bigger money in the summer for Cahill, Bolton sold keep him until the end of the season to give themselves the best chance of survival
Wigan Athletic
Wigan are used to a relegation fight and after escaping the drop on the last day of the season, this season appears no different. There form of late has been a massive improvement on their earlier season form and this will need to continue in order for them to stay up. Martinez sticks to his princples of playing football the ‘right’ way but it may end up costing them, will there relegation battles of the past hold them in good steed.
Blackburn Rovers
Rovers some to be a team in Crisis, very some after taking over Blackburn, the Venky’s decided to sack Sam Allardyce, who was well versed in keeping teams up and staying around mid table. Worse still after appointing Steve Kean as manager, they have made false promise after false promise and have failed to back their manager. The players are undoubtedly playing for their manager and they score a lot of goals, however defensively they are weak due in part to many injures. Unless the owners go against the grain and spend some money only a miracle can get Rovers up.
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City had a wonderful start to the season, not tasting defeat until they visited Chelsea. They have had a little wobble of late only winning 3 of their last six games. City have been lucky with second placed United also dropping points of late. Look for City to move on from their little wobble and without the worry of Champions League football take control of the league, wrapping up the title with a few games to go.
Manchester United
United the current champions of England are having a funny old season. They have been embarrassed at old Trafford by their cross town rivals City and not playing anything like the fluid football they we are used to seeing. They have lost their last two league games, however are far from out of the title race. Although it appears clear that United are not as good as they where last season missing some key players and suffering some long term injures, expect them to be City’s closet challenges for the title. If although it appears unlikely at this time they go out and buy a creative midfielder, then who knows they may win even win the title.
Tottenham Hotspur
Spurs are having their best season for many a year. They are six points clear of fifth placed Arsenal and only three points off second placed Arsenal. They play an exciting attacking brand of football and in Bale, Modric and Van Der Vaart have players capable of winning a game with a piece of magic. Spurs squad is not as strong as some analysts will have you believe and if Bale and Modric in particular are out for any real length of time it will be interesting to see how they cope. There is always the up coming trial of Harry Redknapp as well as return fixtures against other members of the top six to come.
Chelsea
Chelsea have had a up and down start under Andre Villas-Boas losing to teams that they should comfortably beat, but then always being the first to beat Manchester City. In Daniel Sturridge that look to have a player of real ability, who could be a top player for years to come. None of the 2011 signings made by Chelsea save for Mata have been unqualified successes. It is likely Chelsea will do some serious spending in the current transfer window, the success of any signings could make or break their bid for champions league football come next season.
Arsenal
Arsenal had a shockingly bad start to this season and where struggling just out side of the relegation zone early on. Robin Van Persie has been a revelation, without anyone else being able to finish off moves Arsenal would likely be mid table. Gervinho is having an excellent first season although his end product at times and his finishing need more work. Theo Walcott continues to disappoint and does not like a top 4 talent. Many off Arsenal weakness such as goalkeeper and defence are now greatly improved. The real concern for Arsenal at the moment is up the pitch where they lack a creative midfielder on the wing and a back up to Robin Van Persie who is prone to a yearly injury. The Return of Wilshere may help to solve some of this problems, where it will be enough to see Arsenal In the top four at the end of the season only time will tell.
Liverpool
Since the return of King Kenny to Anfield as manager a lot of investment has been made. Big money has been spent following the sale of Torres on the like of Andy Carroll, Luis Suárez, Stewart Downing, Jordan Henderson and Charlie Adam. Aside from Suarez who is currently banned for the next 7 games, none of the aforementioned names have been huge hits, with Carroll thus for being a huge disappointment. With their current squad they have a solid back line but do not score enough goals . Look for them to finish this season no higher then 5th at best.
Newcastle United
Newcastle have been one of the surprises of the season, selling Andy Carroll last January and replacing him with a free transfer in Demba Ba, who has had injury problems in the best. There form of late until last nights wonderful win over Manchester United has not been stellar, however look for them to settle into their current place and finish 7th or 8th this season.
Stoke City
Stoke are having an outstanding season and have grown as a club year on year since joining the Premier league. They are into the knock out stages of the Europa League and are doing well in the Premier league, look for them to carry on their solid form in the second have of the season.
Norwich City
Norwich are have a wonderful first season back in the Premier League after a long absent, on the back of two promotions in two years. They are currently 9 points above the relegation places and sit 9th in the table. Unlike Blackpool last season who had a wonderful approach to the league last season and where a joy to watch, Norwich look much more solid defensively. Look for them to survive fairly easily.
Sunderland
Sunderland where struggle badly until the arrive of Martin O’Neil. They were not conceding to many but where struggling to score any since the sale of Darren Bent in January 2011. O’Neil seems to have given the club a huge lift and are now looking at a mid table finish.
Everton
Under David Moyes Everton continue to exceed all realistic expectations. Moyes was unable to make any permanent signings in the summer and had to much do with loans. Everton have a very small squad, but under the steward ship of Moyes look for yet another top half finish.
Swansea City
Swansea are attacking the Premier League in much the same way as Blackpool did last season attempting to play passing football. They have an amazing home record and a solid back line. They lack that goal scorer that would all but make certain of them staying up, having they are in with a great chance as they currently sit some 7 points above the relegation zone.
Aston Villa
Villa have been playing better of late pushing Arsenal very close at Villa Park, before getting a massive victory at Stamford Bridge against Chelsea. They are to good to gone down as an overall team and especially if they manage to keep hold of Darren Bent, who although not the most involved player has a very good goal to game ratio.
Fulham
Fulham are one of the Enigma’s of the Premier League, they have a solid back line lead by Hangeland and some very good attacking players in the likes of Murphy and Dembele. They play some good attacking football, but appear to go to sleep at times. Look for Fulham to survive fairly easily enough.
West Bromwich Albion
West Bromwich although sitting 15th in the table have a 5 point gap between them and 16th as well as a better goal difference. Under Roy Hodgson, for a bottom end of the table team they are fairly solid at the back and look as though they will score enough goals to survive once more.
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolves are a team that started very well gaining 7 out of 9 points from their first three games, since then they have only gained 10 points from 17 games, relegation force. It looks likely that Wolves will be in a relegation battle until very late in the season.
QPR
After a fairly solid start on their return to the Premier League, QPR have been struggling of late. It would appear that they have more money to spend then their relegation threatened rivals and this could be the difference between them being relegated or staying up, only time will tell.
Bolton Wanderers
After turning down fees in the range or £10m-£14m, depending on which report you read, it looks as though Gary Cahill could be finally on his way out of Bolton. If they sell Cahill and either fail to replace him or replace him with a player that doesn’t settle straight away they could well find themselves playing championship football next season. It may be to late but surely having turned down bigger money in the summer for Cahill, Bolton sold keep him until the end of the season to give themselves the best chance of survival
Wigan Athletic
Wigan are used to a relegation fight and after escaping the drop on the last day of the season, this season appears no different. There form of late has been a massive improvement on their earlier season form and this will need to continue in order for them to stay up. Martinez sticks to his princples of playing football the ‘right’ way but it may end up costing them, will there relegation battles of the past hold them in good steed.
Blackburn Rovers
Rovers some to be a team in Crisis, very some after taking over Blackburn, the Venky’s decided to sack Sam Allardyce, who was well versed in keeping teams up and staying around mid table. Worse still after appointing Steve Kean as manager, they have made false promise after false promise and have failed to back their manager. The players are undoubtedly playing for their manager and they score a lot of goals, however defensively they are weak due in part to many injures. Unless the owners go against the grain and spend some money only a miracle can get Rovers up.
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