Man City are still the favourites which proves again that the EPL is a farmers league.

I dont know who will finish behind them this time but it's highly unlikely to be us.

If we don't sign a striker we will go another season without a trophy and finish 3rd or 4th.

Is there anything that can stop Man City from another title? (besides them maybe getting penalized by FA)
I don't see it currently. All teams will have their ups and downs but City are so consistent and deep. FA decisions will be interesting.

Is Man Utd and Chelsea permanently stuck in mediocrity? Do they have any long-term strategy but trying to buy themselves out of the ”slump”?
Chelsea look to be in a better position lockerroom-wise than United. It's a young team and should they ball out, together, they can turn their fortunes around for higher spots in the league.

Will this be the season when Everton finally is relegated?
I hope not, only for historical reasons, but man, they need to get it together to even hope to stay up.

Will Liverpool do well without Klopp in the long run?
I think so. Obviously, they will need to recruit well as their players are aged, but I like the approach to the game for them and Liverpool is an attractive place to play for young up-and-comers.

Will this be yet another trophyless season for the Spurs?
Yes, unless they make a cup run for one of the smaller tourneys.

After a few games into the season I have some thoughts that I wanted to share.

Every question is easily answered.

City are far ahead of everyone and will continue winning the title this season and next season.

Unfortunately Man Utd won't remain in mediocrity as they've been fixing everything off the pitch. The last piece of the puzzle is getting a top manager.

Even Chelsea have owners who want to take them to the top again so they also won't remain in mediocrity. But both teams will still be
mediocre for another 2 seasons at least.

Everton will stay up as the promoted teams never do enough in recent years in the transfer market to get to the level of the premier league.

Liverpool won't do well as their owners don't care about their club winning trophies just like us.

And finally this should never be a question as Spurs will never win anything as long as Levy is their owner. The fact he sacked a serial winner Mourinho before their cup final is enough evidence.

Man City scoring during ”Fergie time” against Arsenal…

Well I think that answered my first question. 😒

Thx for your inputs😁

The 2 game changing moments happened both after the added time.

The trossard challenge and kicking of the ball happened 1min after added time and the stones goal happened 20sec or more after the added time in the end.

Therefore both situations shouldn't have counted and it should be more than obvious that the refs are corrupt in city's favour.

I dunno guys, Rodri missing the remainder of the season is very bad news for City. As for Arsenal, maybe they look weaker right now but if Odegaard come back strongly, considering they are still getting some good results, I think they will do a very solid seasons.

Chelsea are starting to look better and better, something that was true near the end of the last season, I would expect them to do well this season, especially if Colwill and Fofana stay healthy, people don't realize that last season it was Chelsea defense that hurt them the most.

Its United I'm most worried about, but they recruited a lots and players and they might need time to incorporate them to their squad. We will see.

@Emobot7
I dunno guys, Rodri missing the remainder of the season is very bad news for City. As for Arsenal, maybe they look weaker right now but if Odegaard come back strongly, considering they are still getting some good results, I think they will do a very solid seasons.
Chelsea are starting to look better and better, something that was true near the end of the last season, I would expect them to do well this season, especially if Colwill and Fofana stay healthy, people don't realize that last season it was Chelsea defense that hurt them the most.
Its United I'm most worried about, but they recruited a lots and players and they might need time to incorporate them to their squad. We will see.

I agree with everything.

But personally, I think the main battle for the trophy this season will be between Liverpool and Arsenal. City won't be able to maintain the same level of football as in previous years.

I'm worried about Man United, they need to get rid of Ten Hag, he seems kind of clueless, although maybe it's not time yet.

Chelsea did not look that bad against City in the opener, and they have one of the youngest squads in a long time. Once they jell, they might make some noise.

Unlike Man Utd 💀

But personally, I think the main battle for the trophy this season will be between Liverpool and Arsenal.

🤣 Liverpool lost to forest at home that's an obvious sign they won't be challenging for the title. City are still favourites even without rodri but we have a better chance than previous seasons only if we keep our first team players fit which is unlikely. Therefore City will win it again.

We lose to a small club again which is why we didnt win the title, no change from last season. City will win the title again.

lol

Welp, seeing as United just sacked Ten Haag, it might be a good time to revive this thread. I'm still a bit conflicted about the whole thing but honestly, if you are only taking this season into account, he didn't deserved to be kept sadly.

Next in line would apparently be Ruben Amorim from Sporting, exciting prospect if true, would love to see this happen, young coach from one of the lesser known league are alway some of the most interesting move imho.

It's very bad news that ten hag was sacked as that signals the end of man utd's banter era. I dont know how you could think he was good for man utd. Amorim is man utd's best appointment since mourinho unfortunately for man utd haters.

@Footy Lol, you might not be wrong. Honestly, Ten Haag had obviously lost the dressing room. Will be interesting to see how Amorim adapt and work out for United.

On other topic, Maresca is doing interesting stuff with this Chelsea team, despite them lacking an elite striker and elite goalkeeper. Wonder if this season is the one they make it back in the CL. I kinda miss seeing them in the CL.

Maresca is doing interesting stuff with this Chelsea team, despite them lacking an elite striker

Yes they will be challenging for top 4 with villa, they are looking like a good team again. It's funny that they don't have a topstriker but Jackson has been the 2nd best striker in the top 6 this season.

Funny how the tables have turned. We are in danger of dropping towards midtable and Liverpool are looking like the only title contenders with City.

lol thats the real newcastle!

City 4 losses in a row in all comps and first time for pep to lose 4 in a row. They won't be able to make a comeback by going on a long winning streak as they are without Rodri and they are weaker in attack than previous seasons.

We are already out of the title race since our squad is weaker and we have a manager who can't take us over the line.

Liverpool look like they might run away with the league and be early title winners like their last title win. They've faced all the top teams already too so they will be able to extend their league in the next 8 games which will mark the halfway point.

i thought city would sign someone big this season... savinho is incredible though

City arent the same without Rodri