The Premier League is back in action and the reign champions Chelsea have company this year for the title. They will have to catch up and defend it while Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham, and Watford are ahead of them on the table. While it’s way too early in the season to predict who will win it all. I will make my case on who will become this year’s champions, this season Golden Boot winner, and the biggest disappointment in the Premier League this season.
Is it a Manchester Derby to the Title?
Eight games in the season both Man City and Man United are dominating the league. Man City is currently sitting on top with 22 points and Man U are right behind them with 20. In reality, Manchester United has had the easier schedule than Man City. The teams they have faced are no problem with the talent they have. In the eight games they’ve played, none of the opponents are sitting in the top six. Manchester United is playing fantastic football, with Paul Pogba and the GOAT (Fellaini) having their respected injuries, Man U will see their Midfield slow down for the next couple of games and it will affect their title hopes.
In the other hand, Man City are the real deal this season. With Kevin De Bruyne, Raheem Sterling, and David Silvia holding it down in the midfield and attacking well. It will take off some of the pressure in Sergio Aguero and Leroy Sane. After playing probably their toughest match against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. I didn’t saw Man City stealing the points. But drawing Chelsea offsides 8 times and only let them shoot the ball 4 times. Man City dominated in the 1-0 win over Chelsea. If they keep playing like that, there’s no way teams will be able to stop them.
While Chelsea and Tottenham will be up there with them for the top spot, they won’t distract Man City for long. The head to head meeting between Man City and Man U won’t be until early December. Except to see Manchester City create a gap between the rest with the next couple of games at home. Pep Guardiola will not let Manchester City slip up this year.
Golden Boot
With Romelu Lukaku leading the way with seven goals. He’s one ahead of Sergio Aguero, Alvaro Morata, Gabriel Jesus, Raheem Sterling and Harry Kane. It’s honestly hard to decide who will win it this year. Half of these players play for the same team. Injuries won’t be an excuse this time around because Harry Kane still managed to win the Golden Boot while missing 8 appearances last season. These six gentleman will keep it close all season long but the one that I believe will pull ahead than the rest is Alvaro Morata. He really his dominating in his first season in the Premier League and is a legit starter now at Chelsea. There’s no way he shouldn’t win the Golden Boot this season.
Liverpool’s Woes
The biggest disappointment in the past two seasons will be Liverpool not capitalizing. Last season I predicted them to win the Premier League but it seems they can’t get over the hump against the weaker team last season. They have a very talented team and can easily compete for the title but for some reason, Jurgen Klopp can’t put the right pieces against the weaker teams. Giving up easy points and Counthinio wanting to leave to Barcelona will be big reasons for the mess in Anfield to continue.
Do you agree with my predictions? Comment down below on who do you think will win the Premier League or the Golden Boot this season.