Thursday, August 17, 2006
Arsenal Predicted to Win 2006/2007 Premier League
Premiership Countdown: 2 Days to Go.When the 2006/2007 Premiership season kicks off on Saturday morning, it'll be the first ball kicked since the previous season ended just 104 days earlier.
After weighing up the teams pros and cons, and the other different influencing factors, here's my prediction of how the 2006/2007 table will finish.
1. Arsenal
2. Chelsea
3. Liverpool
4. Tottenham Hotspur
5. Manchester United
6. Newcastle United
7. Blackburn Rovers
8. Wigan Athletic
9. Bolton Wanderers
10. Everton
11. Aston Villa
12. West Ham United
13. Watford
14. Manchester City
15. Reading
16. Portsmouth
17. Middlesbrough
18. Fulham
19. Sheffield United
20. Charlton Athletic
Yes, gasp, I'm predicting that Chelsea will be unable to pick up a third title in the row. Despite the signings of world-class players such as Ballack and Shevchenko, Chelsea has problems which began to surface near the end of last season, and which will plague the team this season too. I'm not writing Chelsea off. I just believe that their two big signings will be more focused on winning the Champions League than the Prem.
My Arsenal prediction will surprise many of you. I feel the new stadium will have a major impact. Plus, many of the Arsenal stars will be buoyed by their World Cup performances (Lehmann, Fabregas, Eboue, Rosicky, Henry, Adebayor, etc). The way Arsenal ended the season, by scraping past Spurs and getting into the Champions League Final will give them a huge confidence boost. The key for the Gunners will be to keep their defence intact.
I may get some hate mail over my Man United prediction. However, I'm convinced that this will be a troublesome season for Sir Alex Ferguson. His signing of Carrick was not the answer the team was looking for. Allowing van Nistelrooy to leave was a mistake. The midfield is still aging, and Rooney is too much of a liability (although he will definitely bag an impressive number of goals). I fear the team is starting to unravel.
With that said, let everyone know what your Premiership predictions are. Just go ahead and click the 'Comments' link below and tell us your top 20!
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I respect everyones opinions, but do you think we (Fulham) will get relegated?!
# posted by 
: 1:56 PM
: 1:56 PM
Even as an Arsenal fan, I don't think we stand a chance of winning the title this season.
1. Chelsea 2. Liverpool 3. Man Utd 4. Arsenal
I do think we will win the Champions League this season though.
1. Chelsea 2. Liverpool 3. Man Utd 4. Arsenal
I do think we will win the Champions League this season though.
# posted by : 2:02 PM
: 2:02 PM
1. Arsenal
2. Chelsea
3. Liverpool
4. Manchester United
5. Newcastle United
6. Tottenham Hotspurs
7. Blackburn Rovers
8. Charlton Athletic
9. Bolton Wanderers
10. West Ham United
11. Aston Villa
12. Everton
13. Wigan
14. Manchester City
15. Reading
16. Fulham
17. Middlesbrough
18. Portsmouth
19. Sheffield United
20. Watford
2. Chelsea
3. Liverpool
4. Manchester United
5. Newcastle United
6. Tottenham Hotspurs
7. Blackburn Rovers
8. Charlton Athletic
9. Bolton Wanderers
10. West Ham United
11. Aston Villa
12. Everton
13. Wigan
14. Manchester City
15. Reading
16. Fulham
17. Middlesbrough
18. Portsmouth
19. Sheffield United
20. Watford
# posted by : 2:02 PM
: 2:02 PM
i'm an arsenal fan too - don't think we've a hope in hell. However i don't think man u do either. I reckon it's chelsea vs livers. UNLESS arsenal sign at least two proven players (CB and Holding MF) before deadline day.
# posted by : 2:13 PM
: 2:13 PM
I'm a Chelsea fan, and agree that we have some problems. Hopefully JM and JT can sort them, otherwise We'll be in trouble - also, Man U i reckon will be out of the top 4, and Arsenal/Chelsea will be battling for top
There was an interesting article on the BBC web site today. A rational
supporter of each premier league club wrote up his teams prospects and
made predictions for the coming season. Liverpool were predicted in
1st place by 7 contributers, Man Utd got 1 vote, Arsenal surprisingly
got 0 votes. Chelsea got 12.
supporter of each premier league club wrote up his teams prospects and
made predictions for the coming season. Liverpool were predicted in
1st place by 7 contributers, Man Utd got 1 vote, Arsenal surprisingly
got 0 votes. Chelsea got 12.
# posted by : 2:21 PM
: 2:21 PM
Actually this is the first site that is giving Arsenal a chance to win the league. An I agree with the assesement. Arsenal Lost the title last year because they took so much time to recover from the loss of Viera (which was the heart of the team).
The champions league run from last year saw the emegence of Frabregas and he is progressing each and everytime I see him play. This year, there are some many youngs players are are folling the path of Fabregas and That will get Arsenal to the top.
The champions league run from last year saw the emegence of Frabregas and he is progressing each and everytime I see him play. This year, there are some many youngs players are are folling the path of Fabregas and That will get Arsenal to the top.
# posted by : 2:31 PM
: 2:31 PM
interesting picks...but write manchester united off with caution. they will be top of the leauge by the halfway mark for sure...then the real race begins. just look at the schedule. besides, the transfer window hasnt closed just yet. this is the team that took chelsea to the last few games and like liverpool had a strong run at the end of the season.
# posted by : 2:38 PM
: 2:38 PM
Liverpool
Chelsea
Arsenal
Totteham
Manchester United
...
...
Newcastle United
Sheffield United
Portsmouth
Chelsea
Arsenal
Totteham
Manchester United
...
...
Newcastle United
Sheffield United
Portsmouth
# posted by : 2:51 PM
: 2:51 PM
Why is everybody focused on the stars? Rooney? Lampard? Shevschenko? Gerrard? Arsenal can create the stars and that shows how strong is that club and how clever is the board, the staff and Arsène Wenger. They brought Henry from Juventus when he wasn't well used. They helped Fabregas, Eboué, Touré, Senderos, Djourou, Hleb,Reyes, Van Persie and many others reserve players (who are on loan) to develop and to become well-known names in Europe and in the world.
That is a real football team with a consistent fundation whereas Chelsea just use financial power to buy stars who will get the Real MAdrid Syndrom! I'm convinced that this year is Arsenal's one.
That is a real football team with a consistent fundation whereas Chelsea just use financial power to buy stars who will get the Real MAdrid Syndrom! I'm convinced that this year is Arsenal's one.
# posted by : 2:59 PM
: 2:59 PM
I'm Arsenal fan, but with our poor defense we will lose to many points in winter games. Champions? It is my dream, but I don't believe it will happen...
1. Chelsea (last time)
2. Liverpool
3. Arsenal
4. Tottenham
5. Manchester U
6. Bolton
7. Newcastle
8. West Ham
9. Blackburn
10. Manchester City
11. Wigan
12. Everton
13. Aston Villa
14. Reading
15. Middlesbrough
16. Fulham
17. Charlton
18. Portsmouth
19. Watford
20. Sheffield
But this will be Cesc's and RvP's year :)
1. Chelsea (last time)
2. Liverpool
3. Arsenal
4. Tottenham
5. Manchester U
6. Bolton
7. Newcastle
8. West Ham
9. Blackburn
10. Manchester City
11. Wigan
12. Everton
13. Aston Villa
14. Reading
15. Middlesbrough
16. Fulham
17. Charlton
18. Portsmouth
19. Watford
20. Sheffield
But this will be Cesc's and RvP's year :)
# posted by : 3:09 PM
: 3:09 PM
I'm an Arsenal fan...but winning the league this year,w/ our current crop of players, is nothing more than a pipe dream.
A more realistic target should be champs league qualification..which we achieved only by the s kin of our teeth last year.
We need a recognized DM and a 1st class centre back..to be even in contention for automatic CL qualification.we finished 15points or so away fm this remember
You must remember that the squad wins leagues...not just 1st teams. Our 1st team wd do ok...but a couple of injuries and we go to pieces....bringing on the Cygans of this world.
Liverpool have strengthened their attack enormously and will push Chelsea all the way..w/ Kuyt and Bellamy. Spurs have strenghtened and Manure..are planning a couple of big swoops. Wenger, as usual, has done nothing. We should get rid of Reyes..the guy is a lemon.
Wenger wants to cover himself in glory by consistently un-earthing gems. Thats fine..but this is at the expense of Arsenal glory from winning titles. Unless this policy changes...I forsee a long drought.
Chelsea
Liverpool
Manu
Tottenham
Arsenal
A more realistic target should be champs league qualification..which we achieved only by the s kin of our teeth last year.
We need a recognized DM and a 1st class centre back..to be even in contention for automatic CL qualification.we finished 15points or so away fm this remember
You must remember that the squad wins leagues...not just 1st teams. Our 1st team wd do ok...but a couple of injuries and we go to pieces....bringing on the Cygans of this world.
Liverpool have strengthened their attack enormously and will push Chelsea all the way..w/ Kuyt and Bellamy. Spurs have strenghtened and Manure..are planning a couple of big swoops. Wenger, as usual, has done nothing. We should get rid of Reyes..the guy is a lemon.
Wenger wants to cover himself in glory by consistently un-earthing gems. Thats fine..but this is at the expense of Arsenal glory from winning titles. Unless this policy changes...I forsee a long drought.
Chelsea
Liverpool
Manu
Tottenham
Arsenal
# posted by : 3:29 PM
: 3:29 PM
I understand that as a Manu fan we must face the "I hate Manu philosophy which is slowly becoming the I hate chelsea but Arsenal to win the league....
1. they are way too youn
2. the players are wanting away
(Vierra, Campbell, Reyes)
3. Arsenal back in was shakey to begin with last year...
4. Their away form was horrible even down the stretch ...and isnt arsenal actual still away.. This isnt Highbury they are playing at.
This is a new staduim with new deminsions.....
That being said
I dont think Manu can win it but
United was strong at the end of last year making a strong run...
and pressuring Chelsea at the end
and that was without Heinz & Scholes. and Rudd on the bench.
remeber Saha was the leading scorer in the EPL before coming over. Ole gunner has a deadly one goal in every 2 matches strike rate. Carrick can only help.
I think it will be very tight race and I see this way
1. Chelsea (barely)
2. Manu
3. Liverpool
4. Arseanl
5. Totenham
But the best part is it all up for grabs when the first ball is kicked, injuries, luck and all sorts of things will make a difference......
so bring on the beer and lets get ready to go
PS where is the Chat link so we can ride each other during the games
1. they are way too youn
2. the players are wanting away
(Vierra, Campbell, Reyes)
3. Arsenal back in was shakey to begin with last year...
4. Their away form was horrible even down the stretch ...and isnt arsenal actual still away.. This isnt Highbury they are playing at.
This is a new staduim with new deminsions.....
That being said
I dont think Manu can win it but
United was strong at the end of last year making a strong run...
and pressuring Chelsea at the end
and that was without Heinz & Scholes. and Rudd on the bench.
remeber Saha was the leading scorer in the EPL before coming over. Ole gunner has a deadly one goal in every 2 matches strike rate. Carrick can only help.
I think it will be very tight race and I see this way
1. Chelsea (barely)
2. Manu
3. Liverpool
4. Arseanl
5. Totenham
But the best part is it all up for grabs when the first ball is kicked, injuries, luck and all sorts of things will make a difference......
so bring on the beer and lets get ready to go
PS where is the Chat link so we can ride each other during the games
NO CHANCE IN HELL of Arsenal finishing behind totnum... even jol mentioned on sky sports that they'd be glad with a top 6 finish. dont forget totnum only played 40 games last season 38 of which were in the league, so they're players rested well.
2006/2007 final table will be
1. Arsenal - without any injuries. fabregas, toure, rosicky, henry and v.Persie, will be the spine of the team
2. Chelsea - they wont gel as a team like real madrid, but they dont concede goals
3. Liverpool - kuyt is overhyped, v.Persie keeps him out of the dutch national squad. bellamy is inconsistant, but their key is in the midfield with sissoko, alonso, gerrard and risse/garcia
4. Manure - lack of goals. they'll lose some games and draw many
5. Newcastle - will strengthen under roeder
6. West ham - keep getting better
7. totnum - the rigours of europe will dismantle them
8. Everton - johnson will be 3rd highest goalscorer behind henry and shevchenko
2006/2007 final table will be
1. Arsenal - without any injuries. fabregas, toure, rosicky, henry and v.Persie, will be the spine of the team
2. Chelsea - they wont gel as a team like real madrid, but they dont concede goals
3. Liverpool - kuyt is overhyped, v.Persie keeps him out of the dutch national squad. bellamy is inconsistant, but their key is in the midfield with sissoko, alonso, gerrard and risse/garcia
4. Manure - lack of goals. they'll lose some games and draw many
5. Newcastle - will strengthen under roeder
6. West ham - keep getting better
7. totnum - the rigours of europe will dismantle them
8. Everton - johnson will be 3rd highest goalscorer behind henry and shevchenko
# posted by : 4:35 PM
: 4:35 PM
As an Arsenal fan I think it all hinges on injuries. If we stay clear of them then the team will continue to develop and maybe 2nd to Chelsea this year is a possibility. If we get injuries - especially at the back - then we are in trouble and can forget the top 4. Tottenham finished almost level with us last year and have strengthened. We have brought one in but lost DB, RP, SC, plus AC and JR in the pipeline. That's serious weakening of the squad by anyone's reckonong.
As for the prospect of Liverpool winning the league, forget it. They are a one dimensional side. Kuyt looked like a donkey to me in the World Cup - no pace. With the exception of Alonso and Gerrard where are their class players? Bellamy and Pennant will be disruptive and Hyppia is past it.
The Mancs will buy their way back into contention before 31/8 deadline, but at present they will struggle up front. Saha will not perform like he did at end of last season without someone pushing hime for his place.
As for the prospect of Liverpool winning the league, forget it. They are a one dimensional side. Kuyt looked like a donkey to me in the World Cup - no pace. With the exception of Alonso and Gerrard where are their class players? Bellamy and Pennant will be disruptive and Hyppia is past it.
The Mancs will buy their way back into contention before 31/8 deadline, but at present they will struggle up front. Saha will not perform like he did at end of last season without someone pushing hime for his place.
# posted by : 4:37 PM
: 4:37 PM
Here is Thought
we all are haveing fun voicing our ideas and opinions but it is sure going to be nice to laugh at the gaffer next May on his Arseanl predictions....... either anonymous blogs a lot or he has got a lot of relatives... How about lets all sign in with a name......unless you are hiding in cyber space
and how can i buy you a beer when im out your way travelin to other pubs
Manu Fan ( except how can they pick budweiser as the official beer.....) and proud of it
The Gratefullawyer
we all are haveing fun voicing our ideas and opinions but it is sure going to be nice to laugh at the gaffer next May on his Arseanl predictions....... either anonymous blogs a lot or he has got a lot of relatives... How about lets all sign in with a name......unless you are hiding in cyber space
and how can i buy you a beer when im out your way travelin to other pubs
Manu Fan ( except how can they pick budweiser as the official beer.....) and proud of it
The Gratefullawyer
Great thoughts! The gunners year this year, Cesc is player of the year, hleb will be a major surprise, and as the youth develop and mature there away record can do nothin but get better.
I do share the pins and needles of the back line, but its relatively the same cast that shut it down in the CL. But I would love to see gallas ruling the roost back there! But if not, heres to a boat load of 4-2, 3-2 wins!!
I do share the pins and needles of the back line, but its relatively the same cast that shut it down in the CL. But I would love to see gallas ruling the roost back there! But if not, heres to a boat load of 4-2, 3-2 wins!!
# posted by : 6:31 PM
: 6:31 PM
Oh piss off, listen: It was OK when Manure was winning the title non-stop..... It was OK when Arsenal was winning the title non-stop...... now Chelsea wins it twice in a row and everyone says it is unfair, well screw you! Maybe someone other than the aforementioned winning the prem. "Wrecks the EPL" but the conservative Brits gotta get out of the 18th century and move along, things happen, and that's why the Blues are taking it this year, the Triple Crown they will..... And than we'll see who claims we're no good.
# posted by : 6:42 PM
: 6:42 PM
I don't understand why so many are rating Reading so highly. What have they done to strengthen the squad? They've only added Seol and Sodje. Seol has potential to be a good player in the Premiership, but Sodje is still very unproven. This is not enough -- remember that domination of the Championship doesn't mean Premiership success; just look at Sunderland last season.
# posted by : 7:05 PM
: 7:05 PM
1. Liverpool
2. Chelsea
3. Spurs
4. Manchester Utd
5. Arsenal
6. West Ham
7. Blackburn
8. Newcastle
9. Aston Villa
10. Bolton
11. Portsmouth
12. Manchester City
13. Everton
14. Wigan
15. Middlesbrough
16. Sheffield Utd
17. Fulham
18. Charlton
19. Reading
20. Watford
2. Chelsea
3. Spurs
4. Manchester Utd
5. Arsenal
6. West Ham
7. Blackburn
8. Newcastle
9. Aston Villa
10. Bolton
11. Portsmouth
12. Manchester City
13. Everton
14. Wigan
15. Middlesbrough
16. Sheffield Utd
17. Fulham
18. Charlton
19. Reading
20. Watford
just remember that dennis bergkamp didnt play last year, ashley cunt didnt play.
rob pires is a great loss but rosicky can do his job.
sol campbell was a liability, our defense is stronger than last year already with djourou instead of campbelly, then when clichy and lauren come back...only centre mid is the problem i think. need backup for gilberto.
overall the team is stronger and much more experienced this year than last, especially after the world cup experience.
not sure if we can win it but we can get second at least i feel
rob pires is a great loss but rosicky can do his job.
sol campbell was a liability, our defense is stronger than last year already with djourou instead of campbelly, then when clichy and lauren come back...only centre mid is the problem i think. need backup for gilberto.
overall the team is stronger and much more experienced this year than last, especially after the world cup experience.
not sure if we can win it but we can get second at least i feel
# posted by : 7:38 PM
: 7:38 PM
You both give little or no chance to Liverpool. toughest defence and outstanding midfield play.
# posted by : 8:36 PM
: 8:36 PM
Owen Hargreaves is good backup for Gilberto, both can take turn to play,
and he is English.
and he is English.
# posted by : 8:59 PM
: 8:59 PM
Christ... ur a complete moron. Man. Utd behind Spurs? Get ur head checked boy.
# posted by : 12:13 PM
: 12:13 PM
THE TOP 5:
Liverpool
Chelsea
Man u
Arsenal
Liverpool
Liverpool will have a better chance than anyone else on winning the league. Liverpool have signed quality players that they lacked last year and with kuyt who signed today the team is looking quite extrodinary. Teams like man u or arsenal will not cope with the pressure that liverpool will through at them. In the community shield match mourinio stated and many other chelsea players said that the trophy wasnt important, so why didnt they say this before the match and way did he field out his BEST TEAM that they have got. Liverpool left out the inspirational gerrard alsono and hyypia, now could liverpool done that last year. Your answers no. This shows the club in on the up and the board have been tremendous with funds and the scouting department have also done there bit.
Man u paid £18.6 million for carrick. WHAT A WASTE OF MONEY. any netural would rather alonso than him and how much difference was there in price £8.6 million pound, so man u r desperate.
Arsenal havent signed hardly anyone and with the cole transfer well i think theres more quality going out than coming in.
Chelsea have signed names rather than talent. dont get me wrong shevenko is a great player but hes 29 touching 30. They are only concerned about one trophy theyve never won LOL which is the champions league. The game against liverpool for the community shield sissoko who is 21 outplayes ballack essien and lampard now thats TALENT.
Newcastle had a bragain with duff and i can see more signings expecially a striker but i dont see them finshing in the top 4.
Liverpool have improved alot since the champions league victory. And to win more trophys than chelsea in the last 2 years just shows that money cant buy you everything.
as jose m sed to roman I CANT WIN YOU EVERYTHING............. LOL
Come on you reds...... Youll never walk alone.
Liverpool
Chelsea
Man u
Arsenal
Liverpool
Liverpool will have a better chance than anyone else on winning the league. Liverpool have signed quality players that they lacked last year and with kuyt who signed today the team is looking quite extrodinary. Teams like man u or arsenal will not cope with the pressure that liverpool will through at them. In the community shield match mourinio stated and many other chelsea players said that the trophy wasnt important, so why didnt they say this before the match and way did he field out his BEST TEAM that they have got. Liverpool left out the inspirational gerrard alsono and hyypia, now could liverpool done that last year. Your answers no. This shows the club in on the up and the board have been tremendous with funds and the scouting department have also done there bit.
Man u paid £18.6 million for carrick. WHAT A WASTE OF MONEY. any netural would rather alonso than him and how much difference was there in price £8.6 million pound, so man u r desperate.
Arsenal havent signed hardly anyone and with the cole transfer well i think theres more quality going out than coming in.
Chelsea have signed names rather than talent. dont get me wrong shevenko is a great player but hes 29 touching 30. They are only concerned about one trophy theyve never won LOL which is the champions league. The game against liverpool for the community shield sissoko who is 21 outplayes ballack essien and lampard now thats TALENT.
Newcastle had a bragain with duff and i can see more signings expecially a striker but i dont see them finshing in the top 4.
Liverpool have improved alot since the champions league victory. And to win more trophys than chelsea in the last 2 years just shows that money cant buy you everything.
as jose m sed to roman I CANT WIN YOU EVERYTHING............. LOL
Come on you reds...... Youll never walk alone.
# posted by : 6:20 PM
: 6:20 PM
I'm an Arsenal fan (whoopieee !!!) This new Arsenal team is young, eager and more experienced than the last. Henry will prove a better Captain than last season. No doubt I would root for them to win the title. My heart says (1) Arsenal (2) Chelsea (3) Liverpool (4) Man Utd (5) Spurs. My head says (1) Chelsea (2) Liverpool (3) Arsenal (4) Spurs (5) Manu Utd. But for next season, my heart and head says Arsenal. I believe this season is still transition year for the youngsters. If AW brings in an established Central Defender and a holding midfielder, Arsenal will be much stronger to win it this year. I'm biased, sorry to non Arsenal fans.
I've got Harchester United to go down. Thier manager just bet half a million pounds for them to relegate from the Premiership...Fletch and Bandele are still good, with Curtis Alexander and the French guy as new acquisitions, but no more Linda Blcok to run the show...hmmm...
I love that show...
I love that show...
# posted by : 12:43 AM
: 12:43 AM
1.man united
2.liverpool
3.arsenal
4.spurs
5.west ham
6.chelsea
7.aston villa
8.man city
9.blackburn rovers
10.bolton
11.pourtsmouth
12.southampton
13.sheffeild
14.M.K Dons
15.middlesborough
16.charlton athletic
17.reading
18.luton
19.fulham
20.wigan
2.liverpool
3.arsenal
4.spurs
5.west ham
6.chelsea
7.aston villa
8.man city
9.blackburn rovers
10.bolton
11.pourtsmouth
12.southampton
13.sheffeild
14.M.K Dons
15.middlesborough
16.charlton athletic
17.reading
18.luton
19.fulham
20.wigan
# posted by : 7:33 PM
: 7:33 PM
1.manchester united
2.chelsea
3.liverpool
4.spurs
5.arsenal
6.west ham
7.blackburn rovers
8.aston villa
9.bolton wanderers
10.charlton athletic
11.everton
12.wigan
13.man city
14.fulham
15.portsmouth
16.southhampton
17.reading
18.middlesbrough
19.sheffield
20.watford
2.chelsea
3.liverpool
4.spurs
5.arsenal
6.west ham
7.blackburn rovers
8.aston villa
9.bolton wanderers
10.charlton athletic
11.everton
12.wigan
13.man city
14.fulham
15.portsmouth
16.southhampton
17.reading
18.middlesbrough
19.sheffield
20.watford
# posted by : 7:59 PM
: 7:59 PM
As an Arsenal fan, i don't think Arsenal will win, but I'm sure we'll end up in 2nd or 3rd place. I think Liverpool will win it this year. Manure made a bad mistake by selling van nistelrooy. When Arsenal played Manure at Old Trafford this year, we won adn we ahd no Henry, van Persie and we were missing some of our main defenders and Toure who was playing was half injured. Adebayor was playing up front alone and even though we were mssing so many key players, we still won. Arsenal's main focus this year si the Champions League and Im sure we'll win it this year.
This comment is surely late, but i couldn't help noticing how erroneous your prediction was. You even dared to think that Tottenham would finish above Utd. Hahahahahahaha. You got everything wrong mate.
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