MCS: 2022/23 Premier League predictions

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 22: Fernandinho of Manchester City celebrates winning the Premier League by lifting the trophy with his team mates during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Aston Villa at Etihad Stadium on May 22, 2022 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 22: Fernandinho of Manchester City celebrates winning the Premier League by lifting the trophy with his team mates during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Aston Villa at Etihad Stadium on May 22, 2022 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 12: Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur holds back Gabriel of Arsenal from Emerson Royal of Tottenham during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 12, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 12: Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur holds back Gabriel of Arsenal from Emerson Royal of Tottenham during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 12, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)

Top 4?

James – City, Liverpool, Tottenham, Chelsea – Thomas Tuchel will sneak Champions League on last day drama after Arsenal implode yet again. Chelsea seems to be replicating City’s, Barcelona’s and other successful teams transfer links, stealing them away at the last minute; another five-star centre-back will make them serious contenders. The Erik Ten Haag ‘revolution’ will be blighted with a stroppy Portuguese not being centre stage and unable to attract star signings, while Arsenal will be comfortable with their nearly men tag.

Laura – Liverpool, Manchester City, Tottenham, Arsenal – this season will be far more competitive than previous few seasons. City and Liverpool will not be as far ahead. If Arsenal lose more that 4 games before December, Arteta will be in trouble. If Arsenal don’t make top 4 after their hefty transfer window, it’ll be adios amigos for the Spaniard.

Brian – City, Liverpool, Spurs and Arsenal – I think we can all name the top two and barring any monumental collapse, City and Liverpool will befirst and second. The disruption at Chelsea and uncertainty at Man United given the discipline issues and transfer merry go rounds, the final two spaces are, in my opinion wide open for Spurs and Arsenal and if they can start the season strong, I can see them being closer to the top two and having some distance to fifth spot.