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.