EPL predictions

The English Premier League starts tomorrow. I think it's a bit more wide open this year, with perhaps Manchester United being the only team of the "big 4" (Man U, Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool) to be a sure bet for a top 4 finish. With the addition of Chicharito (the sensational young Mexican who was brilliant in South Africa this summer), I think Man U wins the Premier league. Chelsea is getting old - I doubt Drogba, Anelka, and Lampard can match the types of seasons they have had in the past 3 years. Expect Arsenal and Tottenham to be similar to their past two seasons, whereas Liverpool and Manchester City should be better than last year . Manchester City is so loaded with talent and egos, but if they gel as a team, they are capable of finishing as high as second, I think. Here are my predictions (in order)

Manchester United
Liverpool
Manchester City
Tottenham
Arsenal
Chelsea
Everton

These are fairly bold, and probably stupid predictions, but I just have a hunch that Man City and Tottenham are going to be stronger and hungrier than Arsenal and Chelsea. On to some not-so-bold predictions: Barcelona (with an incredible duo of Messi and David Villa up front) will hold off an improved Real Madrid squad.

International Friendly: Brazil 2, USA 0

Did anyone catch the Brazil-USA friendly this evening? I was pretty excited for the first 15 minutes - USA looked energetic and even quick. But then Brazil started to have some fun, and we were fortunate it didn't get ugly. How about this 18 year old Neymar?! He's my new pick for the 2014 Golden Boot! He's got great quickness and a suprising amount of power for such a scrawny kid. Brazil is absolutely loaded. Their non-World Cup team is probably far better than any other country's.

Most likely no one will take a look at this blog until June 2014, but in case any of y'all do, the English Premier League season starts Saturday, and I'm going to be making my picks for the top-5 teams - feel free to join in. If anyone can top my predictions I will by them a pitcher of beer using my World Cup prize money.

World Cup 2010 - Wavin Flag

To help keep you excited until 2014.