English Premier League Champions 2011/12

While there are questions about AVB I feel he will find the solutions quicker but I don't think it will be enough to stop Fergie. The big media question will always be about Torres but I am not so sure that AVB will be as obsessed with this as his predecessor. If Torres doesn't take his opportunity he will be dropped and not persisted with I feel and Villas-Boas can tell Roman he is nothing to do with me, I didn't sign him. I believe the Pensioners(I'm sick of this blues sh*te as clubs try and rewrite their history to 'brand' themselves in Asia) have a more stable team which will see them get second. They are lacking that extra something to win the title and it would be a big ask for Villas-Boas to win it in his first year.If he does then the Jose comparisons will become even more unbearable from the red-tops.

Following on from the other thread which debates the future of the EPL, I believe the biggest threat to the league is fans tedium and the fact that once again the most exciting battle this season will be for fourth place highlights this. I think we can just give Spurs sixth place now, 'Arry already has in his innumerable monologues  to the papers. How could he compete with Liverpool and Arsenal he says. Probably by not reading the Racing post all day you clown, says  I. The whole Modric saga, whether he stays or goes, has certainly been disruptful. Friedel is a good short-term signing but there is questions about the defence. There are a few about the strikers too, although I am sure somebody will sign shortly, possibly Llorente. That leaves Liverpool and Arsenal and this one is going to be tight but I will say Liverpool. Losing Cesc seems inevitable and don't think he can be replaced and they badly need to keep Van Persie fit and that has proved difficult in the past. For all the grumblings about the cost of Downing, he crossed a hell of a lot of balls last season and Andy Carrol should love this. Alot of weaknesses at the bak so expect a few entertaining games involving them this season. 

Man United 85

Chelsea 80

Man City 73

Liverpool 68

Arsenal67

Spurs 60

 

BUMP

 

not as correct a prediction as some people think, looking back!