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It's that time of the year again when the run in to the 2001-2 Barclaycard Premiership begins. With the title race developing into one of the most exciting for years and the relegation dogfight proving equally compelling, I have takn it upon myself as an ambassador for football (lol) to write about who's fighting to be top and who's facing the drop.
Let's start with the title race:-
Manchester Utd (Played 30, 61 points)
Run in: West Ham (A), Middlesbrough (H), Leeds (A), Leicester (A), Arsenal (H), Chelsea (A), Ipswich (A), Charlton (H)
They're run in is definitely the most diffcult of the chasing pack. With the distraction of Champion's League football only time will tell whether United can maintain their current challenge. History dictates that they will. Champions seven of nine Premiership seasons, they have the experience and stamina vital to a successful season. With Van Nistelrooy in red-hot form, Forlan showing glimpses of his ability and Veron and Beckham reaching their best form their prospects look bright. However, their defence has faltered in the big games and as their two defeats to Liverpool have shown, they have been exposed in the big games. One wonders what a potential Champions League exit would do to their confidence. Yet I think Ferguson's managerial experience will pull them through.
Prediction: 1st
Liverpool (Played 30, 59 points)
Run in: Middlesbrough (A), Chelsea (H), Charlton (H), Blackburn (H), Sunderland (A), Derby (H), Tottenham (A), Ipswich (H)
Glancing at the fixtures you can see they have a lot of home fixtures, which could be a benefit. Saying that their style of play is better suited to away games and their away form reflects that. Liverpool are coming in to form at the right time, and Heskey, Murphy etc are starting to get rid of their mid season poor form. They are playing some teams that are fighting relegation rather than fighting for the title but that can prove tough if not tougher. The return of Houllier will give them some welcome impetus but the erratic fitness of Owen could prove costly. Their relative inexperience could count against them.
Prediction: 3rd
Arsenal (Played 29, 60 points)
Run in: Aston Villa (A), West Ham (H), Sunderland (H), Charlton (A), Tottenham (H), Man Utd (A), Ipswich (H), Bolton (A)
Arsenal are definitely the form team at the moment and are the bookies favourites. Pires, Bergkamp, Viera et al have been in startling form and they are looking confident. However, the spectre of Henry's 3 game ban, injuries and the distraction of the Champion's League and the FA Cup could work against them. Injuries and disciplinary problems will eventually edge them out of the top spot though.
Prediction: 2nd
So there you have it, my predictions for this year's title race. Because of this weeks result I have not included Newcastle in this list and I believe it will be out of them, Chelsea and Leeds for the remaining Champions League spot
Please tell me what you think
RM18
Let's start with the title race:-
Manchester Utd (Played 30, 61 points)
Run in: West Ham (A), Middlesbrough (H), Leeds (A), Leicester (A), Arsenal (H), Chelsea (A), Ipswich (A), Charlton (H)
They're run in is definitely the most diffcult of the chasing pack. With the distraction of Champion's League football only time will tell whether United can maintain their current challenge. History dictates that they will. Champions seven of nine Premiership seasons, they have the experience and stamina vital to a successful season. With Van Nistelrooy in red-hot form, Forlan showing glimpses of his ability and Veron and Beckham reaching their best form their prospects look bright. However, their defence has faltered in the big games and as their two defeats to Liverpool have shown, they have been exposed in the big games. One wonders what a potential Champions League exit would do to their confidence. Yet I think Ferguson's managerial experience will pull them through.
Prediction: 1st
Liverpool (Played 30, 59 points)
Run in: Middlesbrough (A), Chelsea (H), Charlton (H), Blackburn (H), Sunderland (A), Derby (H), Tottenham (A), Ipswich (H)
Glancing at the fixtures you can see they have a lot of home fixtures, which could be a benefit. Saying that their style of play is better suited to away games and their away form reflects that. Liverpool are coming in to form at the right time, and Heskey, Murphy etc are starting to get rid of their mid season poor form. They are playing some teams that are fighting relegation rather than fighting for the title but that can prove tough if not tougher. The return of Houllier will give them some welcome impetus but the erratic fitness of Owen could prove costly. Their relative inexperience could count against them.
Prediction: 3rd
Arsenal (Played 29, 60 points)
Run in: Aston Villa (A), West Ham (H), Sunderland (H), Charlton (A), Tottenham (H), Man Utd (A), Ipswich (H), Bolton (A)
Arsenal are definitely the form team at the moment and are the bookies favourites. Pires, Bergkamp, Viera et al have been in startling form and they are looking confident. However, the spectre of Henry's 3 game ban, injuries and the distraction of the Champion's League and the FA Cup could work against them. Injuries and disciplinary problems will eventually edge them out of the top spot though.
Prediction: 2nd
So there you have it, my predictions for this year's title race. Because of this weeks result I have not included Newcastle in this list and I believe it will be out of them, Chelsea and Leeds for the remaining Champions League spot
Please tell me what you think
RM18
Sorry posted that by accident. The proper preictions are above
sorry again for any inconvinience caused
sorry again for any inconvinience caused
It's that time of the year again when the run in to the 2001-2 Barclaycard Premiership begins. With the title race developing into one of the most exciting for years and the relegation dogfight proving equally compelling, I have takn it upon myself as an ambassador for football (lol) to write about who's fighting to be top and who's facing the drop.
Let's start with the title race:-
Manchester Utd (Played 30, 61 points)
Run in: West Ham (A), Middlesbrough (H), Leeds (A), Leicester (A), Arsenal (H), Chelsea (A), Ipswich (A), Charlton (H)
They're run in is definitely the most diffcult of the chasing pack. With the distraction of Champion's League football only time will tell whether United can maintain their current challenge. History dictates that they will. Champions seven of nine Premiership seasons, they have the experience and stamina vital to a successful season. With Van Nistelrooy in red-hot form, Forlan showing glimpses of his ability and Veron and Beckham reaching their best form their prospects look bright. However, their defence has faltered in the big games and as their two defeats to Liverpool have shown, they have been exposed in the big games. One wonders what a potential Champions League exit would do to their confidence. Yet I think Ferguson's managerial experience will pull them through.
Prediction: 1st
Liverpool (Played 30, 59 points)
Run in: Middlesbrough (A), Chelsea (H), Charlton (H), Blackburn (H), Sunderland (A), Derby (H), Tottenham (A), Ipswich (H)
Glancing at the fixtures you can see they have a lot of home fixtures, which could be a benefit. Saying that their style of play is better suited to away games and their away form reflects that. Liverpool are coming in to form at the right time, and Heskey, Murphy etc are starting to get rid of their mid season poor form. They are playing some teams that are fighting relegation rather than fighting for the title but that can prove tough if not tougher. The return of Houllier will give them some welcome impetus but the erratic fitness of Owen could prove costly. Their relative inexperience could count against them.
Prediction: 3rd
Arsenal (Played 29, 60 points)
Run in: Aston Villa (A), West Ham (H), Sunderland (H), Charlton (A), Tottenham (H), Man Utd (A), Ipswich (H), Bolton (A)
Arsenal are definitely the form team at the moment and are the bookies favourites. Pires, Bergkamp, Viera et al have been in startling form and they are looking confident. However, the spectre of Henry's 3 game ban, injuries and the distraction of the Champion's League and the FA Cup could work against them. Injuries and disciplinary problems will eventually edge them out of the top spot though.
Prediction: 2nd
So there you have it, my predictions for this year's title race. Because of this weeks result I have not included Newcastle in this list and I believe it will be out of them, Chelsea and Leeds for the remaining Champions League spot
Please tell me what you think
RM18
Let's start with the title race:-
Manchester Utd (Played 30, 61 points)
Run in: West Ham (A), Middlesbrough (H), Leeds (A), Leicester (A), Arsenal (H), Chelsea (A), Ipswich (A), Charlton (H)
They're run in is definitely the most diffcult of the chasing pack. With the distraction of Champion's League football only time will tell whether United can maintain their current challenge. History dictates that they will. Champions seven of nine Premiership seasons, they have the experience and stamina vital to a successful season. With Van Nistelrooy in red-hot form, Forlan showing glimpses of his ability and Veron and Beckham reaching their best form their prospects look bright. However, their defence has faltered in the big games and as their two defeats to Liverpool have shown, they have been exposed in the big games. One wonders what a potential Champions League exit would do to their confidence. Yet I think Ferguson's managerial experience will pull them through.
Prediction: 1st
Liverpool (Played 30, 59 points)
Run in: Middlesbrough (A), Chelsea (H), Charlton (H), Blackburn (H), Sunderland (A), Derby (H), Tottenham (A), Ipswich (H)
Glancing at the fixtures you can see they have a lot of home fixtures, which could be a benefit. Saying that their style of play is better suited to away games and their away form reflects that. Liverpool are coming in to form at the right time, and Heskey, Murphy etc are starting to get rid of their mid season poor form. They are playing some teams that are fighting relegation rather than fighting for the title but that can prove tough if not tougher. The return of Houllier will give them some welcome impetus but the erratic fitness of Owen could prove costly. Their relative inexperience could count against them.
Prediction: 3rd
Arsenal (Played 29, 60 points)
Run in: Aston Villa (A), West Ham (H), Sunderland (H), Charlton (A), Tottenham (H), Man Utd (A), Ipswich (H), Bolton (A)
Arsenal are definitely the form team at the moment and are the bookies favourites. Pires, Bergkamp, Viera et al have been in startling form and they are looking confident. However, the spectre of Henry's 3 game ban, injuries and the distraction of the Champion's League and the FA Cup could work against them. Injuries and disciplinary problems will eventually edge them out of the top spot though.
Prediction: 2nd
So there you have it, my predictions for this year's title race. Because of this weeks result I have not included Newcastle in this list and I believe it will be out of them, Chelsea and Leeds for the remaining Champions League spot
Please tell me what you think
RM18