21/22 Preview: Can Chelsea or Liverpool beat the Manchester teams to the title? – originally posted on Sportslens.com
After a long wait, the Premier League is just days away from its return.
Last season’s title race wasn’t exactly the most exciting. Several teams led in the early stages, but Manchester City took control in 2021 and cruised to the trophy.
The relegation battle also wasn’t as intense as usual. Sheffield United were cut adrift very early on, while West Bromwich Albion and Fulham had their relegations confirmed with four games remaining.
But this time around, expect everything to be a lot more entertaining at both ends.
All of last season’s top four have made significant upgrades to their squads: Man City smashed their transfer record to sign Jack Grealish, Manchester United finally got a deal for Jadon Sancho done and also signed Raphael Varane.
Chelsea brought Romelu Lukaku back, and Liverpool welcome the return of Virgil van Dijk from a long-term injury as well as signing Ibrahima Konate in defence.
But it’s not just the title race that promises to be a good watch. In the hunt for European places, Leicester City, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal and Aston Villa have all been busy in the transfer window, while West Ham United will be aiming to protect their place in the Europa League.
And the fight to avoid the drop should also give us plenty to get excited about. Will the three promoted sides secure their place in the top flight?
Can Brighton & Hove Albion and Burnley steer themselves away from another relegation battle? Will Steve Bruce be able to keep the doubters quiet at St. James’ Park? How much will Ings’ sale hurt Southampton? Can Patrick Vieira prove himself at Crystal Palace?
In approximately 10 months, we’ll have the answers to all of these questions. Until then, we can sit back and enjoy the spectacle.
Premier League Table Prediction
- Manchester City
- Manchester United
- Chelsea
- Liverpool
- Leicester City
- Tottenham Hotspur
- Arsenal
- Aston Villa
- Leeds United
- West Ham United
- Everton
- Brighton and Hove Albion
- Wolverhampton Wanderers
- Burnley
- Newcastle United
- Crystal Palace
- Watford
- Southampton
- Brentford
- Norwich City
Team by Team Previews:
- Arsenal Preview: Gunners hoping to get back into Europe
- Aston Villa Preview: How will they cope without Grealish?
- Brentford Preview: Bees looking to impress in first Premier League season
- Brighton & Hove Albion Preview: Potter looking for improvement
- Burnley Preview: Clarets aiming to avoid relegation battle
- Chelsea Preview: Can Tuchel build on early success?
- Crystal Palace Preview: Vieira takes charge of the Eagles
- Everton Preview: Will Benitez win over the fans?
- Leeds United Preview: Can Bielsa’s men push for Europe?
- Leicester City Preview: Can the Foxes break into the top four?
- Liverpool Preview: Reds hoping to reignite title challenge
- Manchester City Preview: Can Guardiola’s men defend their title?
- Manchester United Preview: Red Devils look to end trophy drought
- Newcastle United Preview: Will Bruce get the fans on his side?
- Norwich City Preview: Can Canaries stay up this time?
- Southampton Preview: Can the Saints cope without Ings?
- Tottenham Hotspur Preview: Can Spurs get back into the top four?
- Watford Preview: Can Hornets avoid the drop?
- West Ham United Preview: Hammers are back in Europe
- Wolverhampton Wanderers Preview: Jimenez returns for Wolves
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