Premier League Teams
The domestic league which enjoys the biggest following all around the world is back for
a brand new season and the fans’ chanting at the stadium is already making it all very
familiar. The Premier League is back and contenders for Chelsea’s crown have already
stepped up. Who will it be to dethrone what looks like the best set up club in England?
Manchester City have to sought to reply with the millions, paid in full, whilst Manchester
United have placed their trust in young Chicharito Hernandez. Arsenal’s main move has
been that of holding on to Fabregas and their newcomer Chamakh is also likely to be an
answer to their goal scoring problems in those plucky games. Liverpool will be a mystery
box. Can Hodgson bring back stability and prevent losing out on Champions League
football this year? Some interesting clubs have been promoted with Di Matteo’s attacking
philosophy likely to impress and settle West Bromwich in the top flight.
Here we bring to your attention a club-by-club analysis of all the twenty teams – their
squads, tactics and objectives. For each we also suggest a final finishing position when
the games are all over.
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Arsenal
Despite the massive debts Barcelona president Sandro Rosell seems intent on keeping his promise of luring Spanish star midfielder Fabregas to the Nou Camp.
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Aston Villa
The last time we saw him he was battling accusations of having underachieved with Liverpool. Houllier returns to add some facts along with the 2000/01 treble.
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Birmingham
For a manager who last year started off being tipped as the one to get the sack first, finishing top of the second tier teams may have felt like revenge.
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Blackburn
Allardyce, notorious lover of the burly English football style, has apparently decided to change in favour of a team that has got goals in it at least on paper.
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Blackpool
Stuck on plans for stadium expansion it does look like Blackpool have all the intentions of making their stay in the Premier League a permanent one.
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Bolton
Having come to be known as a fortress under the reign of ‘Big Sam’ Allardyce the fans have lost some of the passion when Megson’s team got swept aside.
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Chelsea
After growing tired of demonstrating their supremacy within the English borders Chelsea have been given orders on making the Champions League their priority.
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Everton
Will they taste sweeter than last season’s bitter variation? Once again Everton have failed to live up to expectations despite the pedigree of their coach.
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Fulham
A rock-solid defence by mid-table standards had helped Fulham to a safe spot early on last season and had even given high hopes of an Europa League finish.
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Liverpool
Liverpool have bounced out of the hands of hated American duo Hicks and Gillett into the hands of some other American investors the New England Sports Ventures.
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Manchester City
Big spending City have been the club to splash the most cash during the summer transfer window. Star players have joined those already in the City ranks.
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Manchester United
As the old Red Devils adapt to a place out of the spotlights Ferguson keeps looking around for young devils able to live up to the expectations.
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Newcastle
The club’s new policy has allowed for only a few new signings but with Hughton’s excellent man management skills the young team can be the League’s surprise.
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Stoke City
The Potters have been a solid lot and in their two years in the Premier League have built a reputation for defensive yet effective football.
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Sunderland
The days of spending just for the sake of it are finally over and the effervescent Black Cats fans can now get their hopes high for more stability.
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Tottenham
Still riding the wave of joy that swept the other side of North London in the Champions League as well finally, Spurs have not had enough time to think about...
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West Bromwich
Despite general lack of trust in the potential of this team from bookmakers all over, the club has sounded convinced that things are much more positive.
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West Ham
Debt-ridden and unable to cover for that anytime soon it is set to be a season of despair for West Ham fans. The new arrivals have got quality though.
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Wigan
The fans never seem to believe in their team with attendances reaching record low peaks. Whelan’s investment does not look like being ready to give good return.
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Wolves
Last season the call was not as close as many had thought. McCarthy got success but having failed to secure valid reinforcements Wolves are missing a few teeth.
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