1)    Manchester City:
Expect the same from the previous champs as their array of talent can improve over the summer transfer window. If former Arsenal players Gael Clichy and Samir Nasri can lure the possible signature of “trophy hunter” Robin Van Persie, they can be a worldwide force to be reckoned with, capable of going the distance, not only in the league, but challenge the likes of Barca and Real Madrid in the Champions League.

2)    Manchester United:
After having a trophyless season and losing the title last year in the final few minutes of the Premier League season, the Red Devils will be looking for revenge against the blue half of Manchester.  A potential £32 million move for Sao Paulo ace Lucas Moura will give fans something to cheer about, but these kinds of heavy spending sprees comes around once in a blue moon. It will be a tough battle between Chelsea and United for 2nd spot but I think the Reds will clinch it as they know how to do the business and the return of Vidic to the team will be a great boost for team moral.

3)    Chelsea:
With a Champions League trophy in the bag and a manager full to the brim with confidence, Chelsea will be hoping for a far superior finish in the league. They would be disappointed to let the recent years of form in the League drop after a 5^th place finish gave AVB the boot. Drogba has left Stamford Bridge to go and play in China so that leaves Torres to show how much he is really worth.

4)    Tottenham:
Tottenham is a strange one for me. New boss AVB could mess around with the team, Modric and other top players could look for bigger clubs and they could end up 7^th or 8^th, or AVB could work a piece of magic, persuade Modric to stay and finish in a Champions League place! After the set back of thinking they had earned a Champions league spot, only to see that Chelsea were automatically entered after winning the cup, their goal must now be to finish in the qualifying spots for the following season.

5)    Arsenal:
The signs aren’t looking good for the Gooners with the possiblility of star player Robin Van Persie leaving for a more ambitious club and so he should as he has seen Nasri, Clichy, Fabregas, Adebayor and Henry all left to achieve trophies elsewhere. However, with the return of Wilshere yet to come, Arsenal will get back a player capable of changing a game. I predict a 5^th place finish but it is possible they could snatch the final qualifying spot ahead of Tottenham.

6)    Liverpool:
The 2^nd most successful Premier League club ever (after Manchester United) seem to be disappearing into the dark. The years of finishing in the top four and even challenging teams for the title seem to be far past them. After finishing a poor 8^th place last season, new manager Brendan Rogers needs to make signings. One man strongly tipped to make the move is Blackburn wonder kid Junior Hoilett. But would he fit into the squad? Where would he play?

7) Everton:
The Toffees should skip playing the first half of the season as they just don’t seem to get the points they need. They play some great football and they’ll be much aided if they can grab back the elusive Pienaar from Spurs scrap pile. With no world quality players in the squad they still manage to finish in some promising positions.

8) Newcastle:
I don’t think Newcastle can keep up the great form from last season but they certainly can finish in a respective position.  They possess great teamwork and a surprising return bid for Andy Carroll may be possible. Alan Pardew will be hoping to keep up the great start to his career with Newcastle United.

9)    Fulham:
If Fulham want to finish in a good position then keeping their star man Clint Dempsey will be a massive boost for them. It seems like all the clubs want to get their hands on the American so, if he was to go, Fulham must try and make the most money possible out of the move. Although they don’t have many class players (with the likes of Pobgrebnyak already gone and the possibility of Dempsey leaving) they have a strong work ethic capable of winning vital points.

10) Stoke:
Stoke are known to many of a football fan as a “hoofing team” a “route 1 team” a “hit and hope team” and a “team that don’t play football” but don’t underestimate them. I highly rate Crouch and Etherington, they’re both capable of causing damage, and for example Crouchy’s goal against Man. City was pure genius. Another mid table finish looks likely for the Potters.

11) Southampton:
New comers to the EPL so they’ve got nothing to lose. I predict a great season for them with a few wins against major clubs just like Swansea did last season. They play some great football and were unlucky to win the Championship. With the new signing of Jay Rodriguez to the squad and hopefully more to come they may too able to surprise teams and establish themselves as a Premier League club.

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