In my previous two articles Premier League Top Teams Prediction and Premier League Top Teams Prediction - Part II , I've discussed how the top four positions in the league will be occupied by Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal and Manchester City respectively. Moving forward, we'll discuss about the Europa League spots I.E 5th and 6th place.
Liverpool: Last season is
something Liverpool supporters would want to forget. Their main force Suarez
had gone to sunny Spain and they looked clueless with the Uruguayan. They bought lots of players last season, but
just like it proved in Bale’s case, you cannot replace a World Class player by
adding numbers to the squad. This season they again have bought lots of
players, more noticeably Firmino and Benteke. While the former is talk of the
town in Merseyside, it’s the Belgian who I believe will have a major role to
play next season. His scoring rate is phenomenal in Premier League, even though
he played for a team like Aston Villa. He of course cannot replace Suarez, but
he will add quality which was clearly missing in final third last season.
Weakness: Too many changes.
Brendan Rodgers chops and changes his side ever season, one has to question where
he is taking Liverpool. I reckon they will finish: 5th.
Liverpool are rebuilding again, and while some of the buys they have made are
very good, they will need time to adjust. Their fixtures in first 7 matches
will not help their cause one bit.
Southampton: They will begin this season just like last
season – They’ve lost key members of the squad. Yet, you still back them to
perform in the league. It’s mainly because no matter the personnel, it is the
philosophy that is essential to their success. Managers input is very important
for them, that his how they send scouts. Be it Pochettino or now Koeman. They
have targets even before money comes in, they know good players can leave and
would want to leave. This season they’ve lost Clyne and Schneiderlin, but you
just don’t see them falling. They still have good players, they have bought
another good player in Clasie, and they play fantastic football.
Weakness: Defence. They’ve lost Alderweireld, Clyne and
Schneiderlin. Three key members of the squad, it will take its toll in longer
run.
Where they will finish:
6th/7th.
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