EPL is Here!

Yup, the big bad football show returns tonight and life will be complete again for most of us out there. After an above-average World Cup, expectations for the new season is rather high, to say the least.

If last season was close for positions 1-7, expect nothing less this time around. But what's more intriguing is the fact that the majority of teams will have to improve using whatever resources they have and pure tactical astuteness. Only Man City have had the luxury of buying up new duds... I mean, stars.

Of course I will have to comment on my team, Liverpool. After a disastrous past season, it's safe to say that this season can only see The Reds improving. But by how much, is the real question.

New manager Roy Hodgson definitely has the experience and know-how, but does he have enough quality personnel to make an impact? Well, I say... YES!

In Gerrard and Torres, who have decided to stay, Liverpool have two World XI players who could turn around any game. If injuries stay away from the duo this season, great things will definitely happen.
And oh yeah, having Joe Cole would definitely come in handy. Another proven game winner, Cole will get enough playing time at Anfield to keep his game sharp throughout the gruelling season.

Elsewhere, Reina will continue will to be a safe pair of hands in goal while the defense should find the discipline and toughness under Roy again.

So where will all this put Liverpool in the competitive mix? I say the Top 3 would easily be achievable. Anything more will be a big fat bonus. But yes, they will definitely win the league, NEXT YEAR.
Here we go!

Here We Go!

So I know, it's kind of funny that despite being a huge footie fan, I hardly blog about it. Well, all that's gonna change now. Especially since I strongly believe that the team I've supported since I was a dot on an ultrasound scan, Liverpool, will win the EPL trophy this season.

Yeah, yeah, I've heard all the arguments about how last year was The Reds' best chance to win it, but being written off this year will prove to be a blessing in disguise. The Shebbys and Masefields can go on worshipping Man U (hello, the graph on the jersey already showing how they'll be a flop this season) and Chelsea, Gerrard and co will sneak it this season with a couple of games to spare. Yes, that is an OFFICIAL PREDICTION, folks...

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Of course Rafa has to do a couple of things:

1. Play the BEST 11 from the start EVERY BLOODY TIME. Failure to do this resulted in those stupid draws against the Stokes and whatnots. Bring on the reserves only when the game is won, comprende?

2. FORGET ABOUT THE CUPS. Let the smaller clubs battle it out for the Champions League and all that shit. FOCUS. ON. THE. FREAKING. LEAGUE.

What about mega rich Man City, you ask? Well, they'll win the title sometime in the future, no doubt, but before that happens, The Reds will keep the trophy for a couple of years.

Here we go!

EPL! EPL! EPL!

The season proper starts this weekend and I’ve got 3 words for it. Woo. Freakin. Hoo.

And going straight to the point, here are my main predictions:

Premiership Champs
Liverpool

FA Cup Champs
Liverpool

League/Carling/Worthington/Milk/Whateveryouwanttocallit Cup
Manchester City (Imagine the victory parade with transsexuals on tuk tuks. Cool huh?)

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Supplementary predictions:

First Manager To Score
Sven-Goran Eriksson (get it?)

First To Feud With Mourinho
Roy Keane

First To Feud With Fergie
Roy Keane

The Vinnie Jones Award For Excellence In Thuggery
Joey Barton

The Number Of Times The Word “Soccer” Will Be Used
0

Shock Buy Of The Season
Shebby purchases 4 more Profitable Plot lots

The Only Celebratory Shirt Lifting Should Be Done By…
Jamie Yeo

WAG Of The Season
Carly Zucker (look it up)