Friday 16 August 2013

Premier League predictions 2013/14: Our reporters have their say on winners and losers

STARSPORT’S top writers give their verdict on who is headed for glory – and who is headed for a fall – this season...
Manchester City, Manchester United, Sergio AgueroManchester City could be on their way to stealing back the title from their neighbours

DAVE ARMITAGE
CHAMPIONS: Manchester City
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE QUALIFIERS: Chelsea, Manchester United, Tottenham
RELEGATED: Crystal Palace, Hull, Sunderland
FA CUP: Chelsea
CAPITAL ONE CUP: Arsenal
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Barcelona
WHAT I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO MOST: Seeing if Aston Villa’s young side can make inroads and provide a much-needed antidote to the obscene spenders.

IAN MURTAGH
CHAMPIONS: Manchester United
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE QUALIFIERS: Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham
RELEGATED: Crystal Palace, Fulham, Cardiff
FA CUP: Chelsea
CAPITAL ONE CUP: Aston Villa
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Bayern Munich
WHAT I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO MOST: It is probably asking too much for silverware to head to the north east but hopefully Newcastle and Sunderland will make headlines for good things on the pitch rather than bad things off it.

DAVID WOODS
CHAMPIONS: Manchester City
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE QUALIFIERS: Chelsea, Manchester United, Tottenham
RELEGATED: Crystal Palace, Hull, Southampton
FA CUP: Chelsea
CAPITAL ONE CUP: Arsenal
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Bayern Munich
WHAT I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO MOST: A young England player showing true, star quality. Manchester United’s Wilfried Zaha seems the likeliest candidate.
 The return of 'the Special One' to Chelsea is sure to shake up the Premier League title race     the return of the special one to chelsea is sure to shake up the premier league title race
PAUL BROWN
CHAMPIONS: Manchester City
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE QUALIFIERS: Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal
RELEGATED: Hull, Crystal Palace, Stoke
FA CUP: Chelsea
CAPITAL ONE CUP: Arsenal
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Bayern Munich
WHAT I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO MOST: Jose Mourinho back in charge of Chelsea. The return of ‘The Special One’ after his time in Italy and Spain is certain to provide some fi reworks this season.

JEREMY CROSS
CHAMPIONS: Manchester City
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE QUALIFIERS: Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal
RELEGATED: Crystal Palace, Hull, Cardiff
FA CUP: Manchester United
CAPITAL ONE CUP: Tottenham
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Bayern Munich
WHAT I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO MOST: Seeing how Manchester United adapt to life without Sir Alex Ferguson and Jose Mourinho’s return to the Premier League. He will provide pure box office at the Bridge
David Moyes may be off to a winning start at Manchester United, but keeping the title is not a certaintyDavid Moyes may be up to a winning start at Manchester United, but keeping the title is not a certainty
KEVIN FRANCIS
CHAMPIONS: Chelsea
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE QUALIFIERS: Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool
RELEGATED: Hull, Norwich, Cardiff
FA CUP: Arsenal
CAPITAL ONE CUP: Manchester City
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Bayern Munich
WHAT I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO MOST: After years of glaring cock-ups by officials, it will be interesting to see just how the introduction of goal-line technology in the Premier League will work out.

ADRIAN KAJUMBA
CHAMPIONS: Chelsea
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Manchester City, Manchester United, Arsenal
RELEGATED: Stoke, Hull, Crystal Palace
FA CUP: Manchester United
CAPITAL ONE CUP: Tottenham
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Real Madrid
WHAT I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO MOST: A tighter title race and battle for the top four. Seven teams – Man United, Man City, Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham, Liverpool and Everton – should all be involved.

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