Unless you’ve been hiding under the bed sheets for the past few weeks, it won’t have escaped your attention that the 2010/2011 Premier League season kicks off tomorrow. It looks like it could be a close run affair both at the top and the bottom of the league and there are plenty of new faces looking to prove their worth. If you’re still suffering from a World Cup hangover and are feeling a certain amount of apathy towards the season ahead, here is a last minute guide to raise your interest levels.
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Whoever said international friendlies didn’t matter? Before Steven Gerrard’s double salvo to defeat plucky Hungary 2-1 at Wembley, the atmosphere was previously fraught with tension. A chorus of boos echoed around the stadium in reaction to Hungary’s controversial opener, an own goal by Everton’s Phil Jagielka that replays showed did not fully cross the line.
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In the final part of our Premier League preview, and with the new season now just two days away, we assess the chances of Tottenham Hotspur, West Bromwich Albion, West Ham United, Wigan Athletic and Wolverhampton Wanderers in the nine months ahead. Let us know your thoughts on how these teams will perform and where they can expect to be in the league come May.
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Many players talk about the honour of representing their country when called up to the national side, but for the England players taking to the field for this evening’s friendly against Hungary, it will seem anything but. In fact, it is likely to seem more akin to a public flogging as 60,000 unhappy fans take out their frustration on a group of players who promised so much but delivered so little this summer in South Africa.
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It’s part three of our Premier League preview and as we gradually move our way through the teams, today it is the turn of Manchester City, Manchester United, Newcastle United, Stoke City and Sunderland who fall under the spotlight. As ever, let us know you think about the chances of the five sides in the forthcoming season and how accurate you think we’ve been with our prediction.
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