THE EPL big PREVIEW

So the big day is almost here. After over 10 weeks, the wait is almost over. A lot has happened during this waiting period, a lot has certainly changed but the biggest change I think came weeks before last season came to an end, the retirement of Manchester United Legend, Sir Alex Ferguson from the beautiful game.

This makes the race to the premier league title more open than it has been in recent times. With Ferguson at the helm, it seemed a given that Manchester united will finish in one of the top two spots but, with the appointment of a manager who is an unknown quantity on the big stage, even the most avid of Manchester united fans believe their teams position is up for discussion although one will expect them to still finish in the one of the top four spots.

 Two of the other contenders for the title also have new managers Manchester City have Manuel Pellegrini and Chelsea, Jose Mourinho in his second spell at the club but, a lot has changed since he was last here.

 Liverpool are no longer challengers for the EPL trophy, Spurs have finally beaten Manchester United ( can i get a Hallelujah! ), there are two welsh teams in the league and finally we have goal line technology, this tells the referee when the whole of the ball has Crossed the line within one second of it happening so no more ghost goals!

Some things still haven't changed, Nicolas 'Normad' Anelka has played in England, China, Italy and is back in England with West brom, Spurs still can't win at the bridge and most notably Arsenal are still looking to end their 8 year trophy drought and it doesn't look to be anytime soon (not with Yaya Sanogo and Giroud as Strikers).

Most teams have almost concluded their summer transfer dealings but a lot can and will still happen. Much of it is going to depend on the outcome of the transfer situations of Suarez, Rooney and Bale.

If Suarez moves to Arsenal, it takes them from being pretenders to contenders for the title, Gareth Bale moving away will weaken Tottenham significantly no matter how much money they get because there is virtually no season revamping player up for sale. Although i believe Bale will stay because, Real Madrid aren't willing to pay how much Spurs are holding out for, not with them trying to sort out Ronaldos contract, except they are willing to sell CR7 to Manchester United.

If Madrid sell Ronaldo to Manchester united, Moyes will be willing to let Rooney go to Chelsea to help bolster their attack.
But for now we wait.

As we look forward to the new seasons here are my Pre-close-of-transfer market predictions, final predictions will follow at the close of the transfer window:


Best Goalie: Simon Mignolet

Best Defender: David Luiz

Best Midfielder: Gareth Bale

Best Forward: Robin Van Persie

Top goal scorer: Robin Van Persie

Best player: Gareth Bale

Best Young Player: Lukaku

Fight for Survival: Cardiff, Crystal Palace, Hull City, Norwich City, Stoke City.

Pretenders: Arsenal, Tottenham
Contenders for the title: Chelsea, Manchester City, Manchester United

Champions: Undecided