"Gentlemen, Start Your Engines!"Just like the highly charged start to a motor race, we here at SoccerCrazeee have been eagerly awaiting the commencement of the coming 09/10 season on the back of the post/pre season drama involving Real Madrid, Club talismans and a whole load of money that rivals economic stimulus packages.
We shall not gloss over what you already know about the transfer market soap operas, but we will now offer your our Guru's top picks for the coming season.
England.
The country with the best league in the world. But is it still? Following the departure of Liverpool maestro Xabi Alonso and Christiano Ronaldo to warmer climes, it seems to have lost much of its lustre. The only main action in the transfer market seems to be the Blue side of Manchester dangling juicy carrots in front of greedy soccer players only to have a few bites. Its a tad boring now aint it?
So anyway, the odds are for a transitioning Manchester United to gun for a 4th title win with fierce competition from Chelsea whose team are looking more established than last season. Liverpool honestly have lost too much quality and possess little depth. Imgine them without Torres or Gerrard, no bite eh?
Arsenal seem most vulnerable in the top 4 with limited experience in the side, but you never know with Wenger, he does have many rough uncut diamonds in his gradually maturing side. I am a keen admirer of his belief in youth, and it'll be interesting to see how Arsenal fend off the challenge from a Redknapp Tottenham with a stabilised squad eager to fulfill their billing as a strong team.
Man City honestly have a long way to go even though they have spent so much on so many. Would 150 grand a week really create miracles? There is only so much they could do and i would definitely enjoy their waste of money.
Lets also not forget about Villa and Everton to push for Europe. AT the other end, relegation battlers on my mind could be Hull City and the newly promoted sides. It'll be a stern test in the cauldron of fire where the gap between the Championship and Premier League is a very wide one.
Over to Spain.
Real Madrid have bought the world's stars from the major footballing countries to add to the already start-studded lineup that they had before. It'll be a mammoth task to manage all those egos but they would have high expectations to meet after their multi hundred million sprees on mortals. My bet is for Barcelona to retain their title while Real hopefully dont do themselves in.
In Italy,
Inter Milan and Juventus should fight it out for top spot while AC Milan try not to end up too low given their history and tradition of winning. Losing Kaka in a somewhat ageing team puts them at a severe disadvantage. We shall see how they fare domestically and in Europe.
Champions League Picks.
Our picks of the top teams in the Champions League would probably be the same as last year but i would not rule out Inter Milan in the final against Manchester United or Chelsea. Real Madrid are definitely serious contenders if their stars can gel together and operate as one. Im really keeping my fingers crossed for Manchester United's young stars.
Let up now await the kick off for the season opener which is the Charity Shield tonight.
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