Post#35 » by Baphomet » Wed Jul 15, 2015 1:41 pm
Any early table predictions based on how signings are shaping up? I'm thinking:
1. Chelsea
2. United
3. City
4. Le Arse
5. Spurs
6. Liverpool
7. Palace
8. Southampton
9. Swansea
10. Everton
Chelsea are Chelsea and Mourinho is Mourinho, they're obviously favourites to retain the title. I really like United's signings so far this summer and I can only see the likes of Di Maria and Mata improving, particularly Mata if rumours of him moving to his natural #10 role are true. I could see Arsenal possibly leapfrogging City, though. Depends how the rest of this window goes. Beyond the standard peripheral signings, Spurs have made one solid signing in Alderweireld who should shore up our awful defence at least a little bit. Hopefully we'll also see further improvements from Kane and Eriksen. Meanwhile, Liverpool seem to be doing their usual routine of loading up on crap this summer, I expect another transitional season for them, probably ending in Rodgers being canned.
I don't see Southampton being the defensive juggernaut they were last season having lost Schneiderlin, Alderweireld and to a much lesser extent Clyne. Still, Koeman appears to be an adept coach so I expect them to be thereabouts. Palace could jump into that spot, they have some intriguing players and have added Cabaye to that mix.
