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by Chris Asbrock
The 2016/17 English Premier League season kicked off this weekend with a stunning 2-1 defeat by defending champions Leicester to a team in Hull, that many expect to be relegated. Coming into the league are many big names. With three of the big teams getting new managers, it is safe to say the league will not shape up like it did last season. Along with new managers, many bigger names have made their way into the league. The likes of Paul Pogba, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Ilkay Gundogan are a few of the names you will see making a big impact this season.
With Manchester United and Chelsea not having to worry about Champions League play, they can place all of their focus on the league and are two of the teams expected to contend for the title. With that being said, Manchester United have spent their money very wisely and with Jose Mourinho leading the way, United look to return to their dominant form. Let’s take a look at the Premier League table and my picks on who will be in the top four and which three teams I expect to head back to the Championship.
Projected order of finish:
- Manchester United
- Manchester City
- Chelsea
- Arsenal
- Tottenham Hotspur
- Liverpool
- Leicester City
- West Ham
- Stoke City
- Southampton
- Everton
- Crystal Palace
- Sunderland
- Bournemouth
- Swansea City
- Middlesbrough
- West Bromwich Albion
- Burnley
- Watford
- Hull City
Player of the Year: Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Top Scorer: Sergio Aguero
This season should once again be a fun one to watch. With the big names and the big clubs, the Premier League will continue to show why it is one of the most popular leagues in the world.
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