Premiership predictions 17/18

[Goat Boy]

Hard to see past Chelsea. I think a very good squad just got stronger.

I’m a bit confused by Man Citys transfer policy and I don’t feel they’ve strengthened enough in defence. A title challenge will surely be expected but I think they will fall short.

Man Utd will grind out results. Lukaka could make a big difference so I think they will be the closest challengers

I feel Liverpool really need to make 2 or 3 more signings, specifically in defence and midfield. Bit worrying that Moreno will be competing with Robertson for the left back berth.


1. Chelsea
2. Man Utd
3. Man City
4. Arsenal
5. Liverpool

[The Modernist]

Hard to see past Chelsea. I think a very good squad just got stronger.

I don't think Morata is as good as Costa.

[The Modernist]

It's entirely feasible that West Ham could have a shocking start to the season and Bilic is not at all safe in terms of his position.

I'm not convinced by Bilic, West Ham looked so disorganised at times last season. You have bought well though; Hernandez, in particular, is a steal in today's market.

[Goat Boy]

Hard to see past Chelsea. I think a very good squad just got stronger.

I don't think Morata is as good as Costa.

I agree but he offers more mobility and obviously less bullshit off the pitch.

I think the team might be strong enough that Costas absence won't be noticed

[Rayge]

7th - Arsenal
15th - West Brom

Not sure about the others

[Diamond Dog]

West Ham....have bought well though; Hernandez, in particular, is a steal in today's market.

There must be something the 'professionals' know that us mere mortals don't G, I agree. It's not the first time he appears to have gone very cheaply. For a guy with his goalscoring record, and proven in the EPL, it is strange.

[The Modernist]

Hard to see past Chelsea. I think a very good squad just got stronger.

I don't think Morata is as good as Costa.

I agree but he offers more mobility and obviously less bullshit off the pitch.

I think the team might be strong enough that Costas absence won't be noticed

From what I've seen, which isn't admittedly a big amount, Morata's movement has been pretty unimpressive. I would certainly agree with the second part of your statement though!

[Dr Markus]

I hope they keep up these Friday night games for the season, like have a proper amount. Hitting the public house straight after work to watch your football team play would be awesome.

[WG Kaspar]

Yes.
Stoke v Watford on a Friday night is a proper night out!

[Dr Markus]

Yes.
Stoke v Watford on a Friday night is a proper night out!

I said "your team" not just any teams. Although you'd need an hours drinking time before that match to make it watchable. I'll probably need an hours drinking time after Liverpool match a good few times this season.

[WG Kaspar]

Yes.
Stoke v Watford on a Friday night is a proper night out!

I said "your team" not just any teams. Although you'd need an hours drinking time before that match to make it watchable. I'll probably need an hours drinking time after Liverpool match a good few times this season.

You're being harsh. You'll do just fine.

[Dr Markus]

Try being a Liverpool fan, we've been hurt before .

[WG Kaspar]

Try being a Liverpool fan, we've been hurt before .

No, I think I'd rather watch.

[KeithPratt]

Burnley on course to start the season superbly as are Huddersfield...

[The Prof]

It's in the bag.
The rest of them might as well just jack it in now.

[KeithPratt]

A bit sad that no-one else seemed to comment on last week's games. Thought it was wonderfully entertaining on the whole, even if the Hammers got absolutely smashed. Spurs, United and City undoubted early frontrunners whilst Arsenal and Liverpool were predictably loose defensively. LOL at Chelsea, although I'm sure they'll start purring soon enough.

[Diamond Dog]

I'm always reluctant to comment early in the season because people see false dawns, world conquerors, disasters and the new Messi every single season.

Yes Man U looked good. But West Ham were pathetic - they should have looked good.

Chelsea were down to 10 and then 9 men - Burnley took full advantage and were helped by the crucial 'wonder goal' by their left back Ward to make it 2-0. In the end, they only won by one.... against nine men. Credit to them but I don't see it's the end of Chelsea, as some seem to already be shouting from the rooftops.

Man City were ordinary until they scored - don't forget, they won their first six last season and some were giving the title before the end of September.

Spurs were probably the best team - away and up against 55, 000 home teams, they absolutely cruised it and never once looked in danger. If they can get a couple of players, they are going to be tough to beat (Wembley or not).

Arsenal looked okay but does anyone think they're going to be challenging for the title? No.

Liverpool did fine and are going to have a similar season to last season. There's no way I can see them truly in the hunt either.

[KeithPratt]

West Ham were appalling. We're not playing at home until the middle of September either which is worrying, given that we usually have slow starts to the season.

I thought Morata looked very good when he came on and I'm intrigued to see how Spurs vs Chelsea is like next week - that's already a huge game.

Arsenal - again, early doors but Lacazette is off and running with goals, which might be significant. They were pretty decent against Chelsea the week before, and that game also showed that I think Leicester will be dangerous too.

[NMB]

Spurs were probably the best team - away and up against 55, 000 home teams.

11 men against 605,000 and they still won!

[Rayge]

I'm waiting until the window is over before making any predictions, but at the moment I can't really see Chelsea in the top four this season. They have a rather thin squad.