EPL Predictions 2009

It’s time for the annual Premiership (BPL) football predictions. As most know, predictions are truly a hit-n-miss proposition, especially concerning English football. Except for the Top Four, of course…

Last year, I had Chelsea over Man Utd (wrong) and missed fourth place (had Aston Villa over Arsenal). In the relegation battle, I lost the plot completely, with my second fav team, Newcastle Utd, being relegated… Oh the pain!! But with their abhorrent yellow away kits this year, I’m glad I don’t have to witness the yellow mess.

And away we go…

1. Chelsea – solid foundation hasn’t changed
2. Man Utd – Rindaldo and Tevez’s absence must be felt
3. Liverpool – hated but respected with Gerrard and Torres (both on my fan. team)
4. Arsenal - talented but too young, need toughness in the back
5. Everton – haven’t made moves but a solid team
6. Aston Villa – thin squad, tire towards the end of the season
7. Manchester City – the new deep pockets, spent tons!! But little cohesion and no defense.
8. Tottenham – offense but injury-prone on the back four
9. Fulham – decent team, no movement this year. Play for draws away.
10. West Ham Utd – Zola did a good job last yr. Financial uncertainty.
11. Blackburn – defensive, ugly but effective
12. Bolton – dependably mid-table
13. Sunderland –Bruce taking the helm with some new blood should help
14. Stoke City – scrappy team that showed they could hang, tough at home.
15. Wigan – new mgr may inject some life
16. Wolves – don’t know much about them
17. Birmingham City – relegation three of the last five years, may make it four of six!
18. Burnley – gave up a ton of goals last year in Champ league doesn’t bode well
19. Portsmouth – team in disarray, selling left and right
20. Hull City – early darlings last year, but Phil Brown lost the plot. Hope Josie does well!!

Let the games begin!! Go Chelsea!!