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Which team in the Premier League offers the most entertainment value?

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Blackpool – Ian Holloway didn’t always like his teams to play entertaining football, but a year out of the game, he decided to change his philosophy and his Blackpool side adopted it amazingly by winning promotion to the EPL last season and continuing their good form at the start of the season. Despite not possessing players of superior technical ability, the Seasiders do like to attack and counter attack which always makes for an entertaining game over the course of the season. Although the rest of the Premier League seems to have figured out their one dimensional approach to the game, maybe Holloway should go back to winning ugly again? Entertanment value – 7/10.

Bolton Wanderers – At his previous club, Owen Coyle was praised for getting his side to play open attacking football and he continued that with his Bolton side with the skills of Stuart Holden and Lee Chung-Yong providing great playmakers. However, it’s become a bit of myth that they always play an entertaining style, especially since the turn of the year when implementing a more direct approach that Bolton were known for playing in the past. Entertainment value – 6/10.

Chelsea – Last year’s League winners provided goals, goals, goals but this season’s poor form has seen the goals dry up. However, they still show signs of great counter attacking movement and play that has seen them been an entertaining force over the last few years, more entertaining than when Jose Mourinho was manager, but then they were also more dominant then too. Entertainment value – 8/10.

Everton – Probably one of the most frustrating teams to watch in the league this season, you just don’t know what Everton side are going to turn up. When they are on form however, they provide a fast tempo and when all their players are fit, the likes of Mikel Arteta can provide some great creativity. However, this season hasn’t been as impressive as a lot of people predicted for David Moyes’ team. Entertainment value – 6/10.

Fulham – Mark Hughes may have been unlucky with injuries to his strikers for the most part of the season, but his side have not made headlines for entertaining the masses. Despite the likes of Clint Dempsey and Damien Duff providing individual attractive moments of football, their rigid and hard to beat style of play is less compelling. Entertainment value – 4/10.

Liverpool – They were horrible to watch under Roy Hodgson at the start of the season, playing “sideways” football but the arrival of legend Kenny Dalglish and Steve Clarke as coach have seen the Reds play more entertaining football. A pass and move style that the club are famous for in the past and with the commitment of the squad, every Liverpool game is often fun to watch. Entertainment value – 8/10.

Manchester City – The illustrious roster City now possess have received criticism all season for their ‘negative’ style of play under Roberto Mancini, but he currently has them in 4th place and in the FA Cup final, with a team still getting used to playing together. When the likes of Adam Johnson is in the team, they seem to have a more attacking edge to their play and with more time, they could be playing more attractive football next season. Entertainment value – 7/10.

Manchester United – The current league leaders may have received criticism this season, for not playing the free flowing attacking football past United sides were known for. However, with the likes of Wayne Rooney and Nani in the side, plus Ryan Giggs still on top of his game, United certainly aren’t boring. Maybe this season, they’ve had to be more rigid in their play, grinding out results rather than constant attacks –  it’s certainly working for them. Despite this, they’ve scored more goals at home than any other team this season. Entertainment value – 8/10.

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