EPL 2007/08 Prediction Thread

[footylover18]

Go for your life....


EPL Winner: Chelsea

Top 6:

Chelsea
Man Utd
Liverpool
Tottenham
Arsenal
Newcastle

Relegation:

Wigan
Birmingham
Derby

Top Scorer: Berbatov

Player of the Year: Michael Essien

Young Player of the Year: C.Ronaldo

Surprise of the Year: Sunderland (if they get Gordan and Baines)

add in whatever you want....

 

[apollo_creed]

I'll do mine in a second but define 'surprise'.

Even if Sunderland get Gordon (who is exceptional) and Baines (who is decent) they still have no attacking quality and will battle in the bottom half.

Absolutely no chance of a top 10 finish.

They're a small club and always will be.

 

[apollo_creed]

This will change as signings come,

Champions - Chelsea (easily) way too much class. more depth this season, likely less injuries. they'll win by 10+ points. (i'll probably take anybody on for $10 on this one if they'd like - note probably, give me a week to think about it)

Runners up - Liverpool - Excellent manager, tactically strong. Defensively excellent, arguably superior to Chelsea in said regard. Good signings, excellent central midfield, more options. Watch out!

Third the one with the hairy chest - Manchester United - More options this year but Carrick remains Carrhack and Owen H is a dud x 2 = 69 and 1.
Tevez? Will be excellent. Too similar to Rooney. Rooney, Saha, Tevez, Smith, Rossi.... Boring.... Similar, Similar, Similar. Marcia, Marcia, Marcia.
Scholes? The Manchester United fans will tell us how good he is again next season with his terrible tackling, limited influence, goals and assists. So, so good though. Rio? Named after underwear. Hilariously overrated by Manchester United fans. Many actually think he's the best defender in the premiership. Morons! Goalkeeper? Suspect. Wide positions both in defence and attack are better than anywhere. I like Anderson, the more he plays the > their chance of repeating the fortunate success of last season.

Fourth the Golden Eagle - Arsenal - Could change though. What more buys will Tottenham make?

Relegation? hahalol.

Wayne Carey - Birmingham - 'oh, we have a new rich owner guy who'll buy our club. watch out for us! we belong in the PL.' ahh no you don't. you're no Shane and Angel from Home + Away circa 1994.

+1 - Wigan 'Not so' Athletic - Heskey and Harewood were almost together. Diddums. Still, they're crap. Overrated full back Leightion McBaines won't save them. ****! Not even 'Newmie' from Baywatch could save them from certain relegation. Could easily finish Rock Bottom.

Rock Bottom - Derby County - Nothing side. Only exciting thing in their history was when Ravanelli scored once every ten weeks. I actually think that hack Malcolm Christie is their greatest ever player. Have they bought anybody? Carl Veart? Ross Aloisi?

Note - I will finish my list of 20 and update in the coming days. Also as with signings and opinion the list will change. Stay tuned!

 

[footylover18]

I'll do mine in a second but define 'surprise'.

Even if Sunderland get Gordon (who is exceptional) and Baines (who is decent) they still have no attacking quality and will battle in the bottom half.

Absolutely no chance of a top 10 finish.

They're a small club and always will be.

Ummm, let's say the club that finishes highest above their expected finish....

I think most will expect Sunderland will get relegated quite easily, them not getting relegated would prob be a surprise....

Newcastle another surprise IMO

 

[apollo_creed]

Ummm, let's say the club that finishes highest above their expected finish....

I think most will expect Sunderland will get relegated quite easily, them not getting relegated would prob be a surprise....

Newcastle another surprise IMO

They're spending a bit so I don't reckon most will have them as relegation candidates. Least of who Manchester United fans, for sickly, childish reasons.

From what I've heard (my sources) their previous style of football (last season) would easily get them relegated in the premiership.

So,

a) change the style
b) better players

and > 15th is possible.

I don't really care for Sunderland. Shit players, big, empty stadium. Boring, seen too often strip.

One Geordie team is more than enough. And besides, Big Sam eats Weet-Bix the size of 'Keano' for breakfast. Two derby thrashings there will be.

 

[footylover18]

This will change as signings come,

Champions - Chelsea (easily) way too much class. more depth this season, likely less injuries. they'll win by 10+ points. (i'll probably take anybody on for $10 on this one if they'd like - note probably, give me a week to think about it)

Runners up - Liverpool - Excellent manager, tactically strong. Defensively excellent, arguably superior to Chelsea in said regard. Good signings, excellent central midfield, more options. Watch out!

Third the one with the hairy chest - Manchester United - More options this year but Carrick remains Carrhack and Owen H is a dud x 2 = 69 and 1.
Tevez? Will be excellent. Too similar to Rooney. Rooney, Saha, Tevez, Smith, Rossi.... Boring.... Similar, Similar, Similar. Marcia, Marcia, Marcia.
Scholes? The Manchester United fans will tell us how good he is again next season with his terrible tackling, limited influence, goals and assists. So, so good though. Rio? Named after underwear. Hilariously overrated by Manchester United fans. Many actually think he's the best defender in the premiership. Morons! Goalkeeper? Suspect. Wide positions both in defence and attack are better than anywhere. I like Anderson, the more he plays the > their chance of repeating the fortunate success of last season.

Fourth the Golden Eagle - Arsenal - Could change though. What more buys will Tottenham make?

Relegation? hahalol.

Wayne Carey - Birmingham - 'oh, we have a new rich owner guy who'll buy our club. watch out for us! we belong in the PL.' ahh no you don't. you're no Shane and Angel from Home + Away circa 1994.

+1 - Wigan 'Not so' Athletic - Heskey and Harewood were almost together. Diddums. Still, they're crap. Overrated full back Leightion McBaines won't save them. ****! Not even 'Newmie' from Baywatch could save them from certain relegation. Could easily finish Rock Bottom.

Rock Bottom - Derby County - Nothing side. Only exciting thing in their history was when Ravanelli scored once every ten weeks. I actually think that hack Malcolm Christie is their greatest ever player. Have they bought anybody? Carl Veart? Ross Aloisi?

Note - I will finish my list of 20 and update in the coming days. Also as with signings and opinion the list will change. Stay tuned!

Agree Chelsea will prob be too strong this season.

Happy to bet whatever amount you want that Man Utd will finish above Liverpool though.

 

[ShearMagic9]

EPL Winner: Chelsea - Just too strong all over, can be beaten, but it will take an exceptional performance for another team to topple them.

Runner up: Man Utd - Great man-manager in charge, the only threat to their 2nd placed finish will be Liverpool.

Rest of the top six: Liverpool, Arsenal, Tottenham and one of: Newcastle, West Ham, Portsmouth, Everton

Relegation: Wigan, Brum, Fulham/Derby

Surprise: West Ham

 

[Bourky23]

no suprises as per usual... top 4 will be the same only chelsea, utd and liverpool can win it tho.. i'll go with chelsea

 

[apollo_creed]

EPL Winner: Chelsea - Just too strong all over, can be beaten, but it will take an exceptional performance for another team to topple them.

Runner up: Man Utd - Great man-manager in charge, the only threat to their 2nd placed finish will be Liverpool.

Rest of the top six: Liverpool, Arsenal, Tottenham and one of: Newcastle, West Ham, Portsmouth, Everton

Relegation: Wigan, Brum, Fulham/Derby

Surprise: West Ham

Yep, Freddie v Jason has the force.

West Ham will surprise the day I wear briefs.

Signings?

Bellamy - Serial reject. Turned down by as many clubs as Lowie01 has been with women. (the '01' is his current count, at 40 years of age, not a bad tally)

To Bellamy's credit, he doesn't get the "leave me alone you ****ing weirdo and stop following me" line. Which is more than I can say for some....

(I don't know why I'm going off on the dirt-track but) to steal from Conan,

Lowie has just broken Max Weinberg's record of appearances on "Datelines: To Catch a Predator"

(sorry Lowie)

Villa behind Everton? give me a break. maybe in a male mexican orgy but certainly not on the PL table. they have Phil Neville. they have Phil Neville. (said twice for effect)
Villa > Irrelevant Everton

Portsmouth? yeah, lets ring a ****ing Bell. About as successful as Freo as well. The best looking crowd in football though. (note - not serious)

 

[Lowie01]

Forgot to take your ADD medication Nip?

 

[ShearMagic9]

West Ham will finish 17th instead of 18th Nip, thats a surprise isn't it

 

[apollo_creed]

Forgot to take your ADD medication Nip?

I'm high on life.

Nip will be back within the week, I've stolen his computer, username, identity and woman (who recently flicked him but still).

Steve 'Villa through and through' Staunton > Danny '< Igor Biscan' Murphy

 

[apollo_creed]

West Ham will finish 17th instead of 18th Nip, thats a surprise isn't it

West Ham will DNF.

Cheats never prosper twice.

 

[Corrosion]

1. Chelsea
2. Man U
3. Arsenal
4. Liverpool
5. Tottenham
6. Everton
7. Newcastle
8. West Ham
9. Blackburn
10. Birmingham
11. Man City
12. Aston Villa
13. Reading
14. Portsmouth
15. Sunderland
16. Middlesbrough
17. Bolton
18. Wigan
19. Fulham
20. Derby

Relegated: Wigan, Fulham, Derby

Promoted: Charlton, Wolverhampton, Colchester

Biggest Surprise: Brum/Newcastle

Biggest Slider: Bolton

Biggest Flop: Torres

Best Buy: Babel

Upset of the Season: Fulham over Manchester United

Golden Boot: Didier Drogba

Clean Sheets: Mad Jens

 

[Bomber Bears]

Top spots
Man Utd
Chelsea
Liverpool
10+ points
Spurs
Arsenal
Everton


Relegation - Derby, Fulham, Wigan

Liverpool could surprise tho this season, expect much better than last season

 

[oaksy]

1. Chelsea
2. Liverpool
3. Man U
4. Arsenal
5. Newcastle United
6. Tottenham
7. Everton
8. West Ham
9. Portsmouth
10. Bolton
11. Aston Villa
12. Blackburn
13. Middlesbrough
14. Fulham
15. Sunderland
16. Birmingham
17. Man City
18. Reading
19. Wigan
20. Derby

Relegated: Reading, Wigan, Derby

Promoted: Charlton, Wolverhampton, Cardiff

Biggest Surprise: West Ham

Biggest Slider: Man City

Biggest Flop: Tevez

Best Buy: Babel

Golden Boot: Didier Drogba

Clean Sheets: Peter Cech

 

[Bomber Bears]

Promoted: Charlton, Wolverhampton, Plymouth (i hope)

Biggest Surprise: Newcastle

Biggest Slider: Portsmouth

Biggest Flop: Nani

Best Buy: Hopefully torres

Golden Boot: Berbatov

Clean Sheets: Reina (due to liverpool defense)

 

[DBAH0]

1. Man Yoo
2. Chelski
3. Liverpool
4. Tottenham
5. Arsenal
6. Newcastle
7. West Ham
8. Everton
9. Blackburn
10. Portsmouth
11. Aston Villa
12. Man City
13. Middlesbrough
14. Sunderland
15. Reading
16. Birmingham
17. Bolton
18. Fulham
19. Wigan
20. Derby

Relegated: Wigan, Fulham, Derby

Promoted: Charlton, West Brom, Coventry

Biggest Surprise: Newcastle/West Ham

Biggest Slider: Bolton and Reading

Biggest Flop: Owen Hargreaves and Darren Bent

Best Buy: Samil Tuncay (will score more goals than Bent and other high priced strikers)

Upset of the Season: Derby to beat one of the big 4 at home.

Golden Boot: Didier Drogba

Clean Sheets: Pepe Reina

Storyline of the season: Will Wenger re-sign with Arsenal and stay on?

First manager sacked: Sammy Lee from Bolton.

 

[Masss#10]

1. Chelsea
2. Man Utd
3. Liverpool
4. Arsenal
5. Newcastle
6.Tottenham

Relegation: Derby, Wigan and Fulham
Suprises: Newcastle
Top Scorer: Drogba
Best Signing: Malouda
Player who will make his mark on world football: Gareth Bale

 

[DonMania#5]

Rofl at those who think Tottenham will finish above Arsenal.
Keep dreaming boys

 

[BlueDevil]

1. Man Utd
2. Chelsea
3. Liverpool
4. Everton
5. Arsenal
6. Newcastle

Relegation: Derby, Wigan and Blackburn

Suprises: Newcastle

Top Scorer: Drogba (man utd have too many goal scorers for one to win the golden boot)

Best Signing: Torres. the boys a gun.not since the depature of owen have the scouse had a decent striker. other than that my biased pick of anderson. i'm a bit wary of that the brazilian factor since the kleberson debacle, but i've high hopes of this boy. i'd almost claim him but since ruud left the hole has yet to be filled. and i have to see him play yet.

 

[EnglishWarrior]

1 Man Utd
2 Liverpool
3 Chelsea
4 Tottenham
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5 Arsenal
6 Newcastle
7 West Ham
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8 Aston Villa
9 Sunderland
10 Everton
11 Man City
12 Blackburn
13 Portsmouth
14 Bolton W
15 Middlesborough
16 Birmingham
17 Fulham
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18 Reading
19 Derby
20 Wigan

 

[moomba]

Biggest Slider: Man City

The best thing about being so crap last season is that there isn't that far you can slide. I think you need to look elsewhere, 17th would only be one position lower than last year.

 

[Bourky23]

i rekon malouda will be the best buy in the EPL (not as good as our buys tho)... really impressive so far all be it a pre-season tour..

 

[moomba]

Will update as the signings come in:

1. Chelsea
2. Man United
3. Liverpool
4. Arsenal
5. Tottenham
6. Aston Villa
7. Newcastle
8. Everton
9. Portsmouth
10. Bolton
11. Middlesborough
12. Man City
13. Blackburn
14. West Ham
15. Fulham
16. Sunderland
17. Birmingham
18. Reading
19. Wigan
20. Derby

Relegated: Reading, Wigan, Derby

Promoted: Leicester, Wolves, Cardiff

Biggest Surprise: Newcastle

Biggest Slider: Reading

Biggest Flop: Babel

Best Buy: Tuncay

Golden Boot: Didier Drogba

Clean Sheets: Peter Cech