General December came and left but her effects are still felt around the league.There is a new kid on the block and she is not a stranger.Yes Tottenham has everybody talking about her.They play one of the most attractive football in the league with Modric controlling the midfield like no one else.Keeping Modric was like a new signing for Tottenham as we all know Chelsea and ManU wanted the little wizard.Bale is healthy and running on all cylinders.We have also seen Adebayor come back to life under Harry.With all that said,i think Tottenham has the squad to play with the best and make a run at the EPL tittle.What they lack is the endurance and experience to win it all.I predict a top four finish for Tottenham.
ManU is always the team to beat no matter her recent stumbles.Sir Alex knows how to motivate his squad and always brings out the best out of the players.Today's defeat against Newcastle is the most recent setbacks amongst many this season.ManU has problems that they might never solve this season.Let's start with that central Defense.Vidic and Rio's injury has left ManU exposed at the back.18 million pound signing in De Gea has been a liability so far with many inconsistencies.The midfield is another area where ManU needs to build on.Giggs is being played out of position to cover that void but that is not working.Rooney cannot be the player he is because he falls too deep into the midfield to help support the non existing midfield.With all this said ManU is just 3 points from the leaders and cannot be written off.I predict ManU to finish second and my reasons for that are as follows.Van Der Sar won games for ManU last year when she struggled.This year De Gea is loosing games for ManU.With a weak defense and a struggling keeper,ManU will need to out score the Big 4 in other to win the EPL and i do not see that happening.
Arsenal had the worst start in recent years at the beginning of this season.Arsenal had two of their most important players in Nasri and Cesc leave without replacing them quickly enough.Arsenal has made an incredible run into top 5.Arteta was a great buy from Everton and he has fitted in so fine with the squad.Walcott has also been in good form partnering with RVP upfront.Song has been a rock in the midfield.Arsenal still has worries at the back four but i must admit they are not as bad.With all that said i think Arsenal will fight for a top four finish.They will need a striker during this January market that can help RVP with scoring.Wilshire and Sagna are expected to be back from injury late this month and sometime in February to buster the squad.Last but not the least the Great Henry will bring lots of experience if he completes his loan deal to the Gunners.
Chelsea has been a disappointment this season although they seat 4th in the league.It's a surprise to many but not me.The backbone of the squad is old and has been for a while.Chelsea had the opportunity to change that during the summer but instead went for a new coach.It's true some new players were brought in but it's hard for a new coach to make the right buys without knowing his squad.Torres is still not comfortable and might never fit into Chelsea.Drogba has shown signs of revival but he will be off to Africa and that will not help Chelsea.Lampard who has been so great for Chelsea in recent years is finding it difficult as the new Coach prefers him on the bench.With all that said, Chelsea will be fighting for a top four finish but will not challenge for the EPL this year.They have some bright spots in Ramires and Sturridge who is Chelsea's number 1 striker so far with 9 EPL goals.
City the lousy neighbors are making a statement with all their millions and yes Mancini has a squad that can win the EPL tittle.Silva and Yaya have been outstanding so far.Those two have been the catalyst of this City team linking up the midfielders with an explosive strike force.They are an all around squad from back to front line.Kompany has come to life as a captain with rock solid performances.Hart is one of the best keepers in the league as he continues to prove himself week in week out.Mario is matching his off field performances with goals and they seem to have made us football lovers to forget about the Tevez saga.Mancini has won tittles with Inter before and he knows this will not be easy.Getting kicked out of the UCL group stage might be the song he uses to inspire his players to a strong finish.With all that said City will miss Yaya and Kolo who leave for Africa this January.Replacing Yaya might be one of the greatest difficulties they face for a month.There is hardly a duplicate out there like Yaya.He makes good use of his physic.There is no big man out there with great sight and great control of the ball like him.City will only be weaker without him but i still have them as favorite to win it all
