THE PREMIERSHIP OF DREAMS RETURNS

Arguably one of the best soccer leagues in the world, the Barclays English Premier League is getting under way tomorrow and it’s going to be fire works for the next 9 months with 20 clubs fighting off one another. Probably six clubs are likely to be serious title contenders; Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester City, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur.

Manchester United

The Red Devils will start their campaign on a high not after defeating their neighbours, Man City in the Community Shield. The defending champions will be looking to stretch their 19 league titles record and they have done so by bringing new talent into the club. Veterans Paul Scholes and Edwin van der Sar have all retired and a new crop of players have been brought in. The likes of Ashley Young, Wellback, De Gea and Tom Cleverly are set to add a new dimension in Sir Alex Ferguson’s squad. They looked convincing over the weekend only time will tell.

Chelsea

There is a new man in charge at Stamford Bridge, a new dawn always bring, optimism, Andre Villas- Boas is inheriting the talent of an aging squad. The former Porto tactician seem to have faith in his troops but he has also acquired the services of Romelu Lukaku and Chelsea are set to bid for Porto wing back Alvaro Pereira. The 33 year old manager will be looking to mix young talent and his old soldiers as he attempt to make his mark in the English football. Last season the Blues finished second to Man Utd and this time around they will be looking to challenge for the league.

Liverpool

Since Kenny Dalglish took over the hot seat at Anfield last season, the club has never looked back. In January they brought in Luis Suarez and Andy Carol and these new inquisitions formed the part of a transformed Liverpool. Captain fantastic has been side-lined since the end of last season with a groin injury and is not expected to play until September due to an infection. However, this summer King Kenny had added the likes of Enrique, Jordan Henderson, Charlie Adam and Stewart Downing to bolster his squad in their for the title and probably go level with United.

Arsenal

Manager Arsene Wenger has spent most of the summer trying to fight off two of his mid fielders Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri. Barca according to reports are said to be finally closing in on a deal to land Fabregas after offering £35.1m (€40m) including add-ons while Nasri has told his France team-mates that he is on the brink of joining Manchester City. The French coach has brought the likes of exciting Gervinho as they try and bring their silverware drought to an end. Having gone for 7 years without anything those at Emirates will be hoping that their club wins something this season.

Manchester City

The Citizens have been linked with every big name during the course of this window transfer and they have added the services of Sergio Kun Aguero in their star studded squad. They looked good when they played over the weekend but Mancini still has a lot of work to do.  City will have to improve their concentration and develop a killer instinct if they hope to challenge for the title. It’s something that has been haunting them for some time because they lack those two qualities. However with the squad that they have, they should be able to make the rest of the Premiership running scared.  Tevez is likely to stay, that will be an advantage to them if he gets comfortable again and Mario will just have to get his act together.

Tottenham Hotspur

The North Londoners have also spent the summer trying to keep Luka Modric from Chelsea until this time. The Croatian is a wanted man by the Blues but Spurs won’t budge.  That is a sign that they are serious about business this season. Last season they finished out of top 4, but they did well in Champions League, going as far as the quarter final that’s not a child’s play. This season they will also be hoping to make their mark again and probably finish in the top four. Man such as Bale, Van der Vaart will look to inspire the Lily whites in their quest.

Do you think your team is ready enough to set the EPL alight and go all the way and be crowned champions of English football or who do you think will snatch it?

By Terence Mthembu