I wouldn't agree that Chelsea has a bad playing style. I admire Mourinho because of his successes in recent history and now he has complete team. I consider Chelsea to be favorites for Premiership this season. Despite the fact that they play defensive football, they only play it against strong teams. And when strong team face strong and organised defense like Mourinho's is they have serious problem with defeating it. And look at attacking power of Chelsea now. I consider them top 3 in Champions League as well.
Well, it looks like we have different opinions on this one. I would predict like this:
1. Chelsea
2. Arsenal
3. Liverpool
4. Manchester United
5. Manchester City
I might not be objective because I'm Manchester United fan and I would love them to win it but this is as objective as I can get considering that fact.
I just can't see Chelsea finishing first. All I can say is watch their first couple of games and see how the new team is. I don't like it alot.
I understand that people dislike way Chelsea play but I think they have the most wicked manager of all teams and that he knows what he is doing. Their team is complete and they are "officially" attacking title this season (last season Mourinho was saying that they are not in the race since the beginning).
Mourinho's teams, similar to Benitez, controls space. Even without the ball, they typically dictate the pace and flow of a game.
It's not pretty on the eyes, but very effective.
I feel that Chelsea's chances this season will depend on how Mourinho utilize Fabregas. Fabregas is the key, IMO, not Costa.
Fabregas doesn't like to be restricted, and enjoys roaming all over the pitch - which is at odds at how Mourinho likes his CM to play.
At Barca, an exasperated Guardiola once said Fabregas is like an anarchist.
If Mourinho is able to fully manage Fabregas, they have a good chance of winning the title. Like City, Chelsea has an awesome squad.
But, I will be very surprised if City wins it again this season.
Although they have made several solid acquisitions, especially Mangala, I think Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal have improved significantly.
Speaking of Arsenal, they probably have the best midfield in the league. But their problem last season was the absence of a proven goalscorer.
After Walcott's injury, Wenger only had Giroud. This season, with Podolski still injured, Wenger will still have to rely on Giroud and Sanogo.
While new boy Alexis Sanchez will score a few, I feel Wenger should've invested in another striker.
Brendan Rodgers also need to sign another striker soon. Liverpool can't depend Sturridge alone (Lambert is just for cover).
While Sterling will chip in a few, we definitely need another proven goalscorer.
What do the x1 x2s indicate etc?
. Just put an accumulator on with the winnings for Man City, Chelsea, Arsenal & Liverpool to win. Will net me £100 if it comes in. Also put £4 on two others exactly the same as above but for either Newcastle to win or draw.
