The 2022/23 English Premier League kicks off on Friday
The English Premier League, the best (or most monetized) league in the world, kicks off its 2022/23 season on Friday August 5, 2022, with various permutations, expectations and fears. Manchester City and Liverpool were miles ahead of everyone else last season, and this rivalry could continue as a group of four teams battle for the European Champions League places.
Mid-level clubs are also important as some teams, like Newcastle, have found the money and hope to lead an unlikely charge for a place in Europe, while relegation looks like a straight battle between five to six teams .< /p>
Welcome to the 2022/23 EPL season.
It's a three-tier battle, with the first tier battling for European qualification, the second tier safe from relegation, and the third tier marred by relegation for the entire 38 weeks.
The stars of the showMan City and Liverpool will continue to set the tone thanks to the shrewd recruitment of Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp. Will City play to Erling Haaland's strengths and will Darwin Nunez effectively replace Sadio Mane are the questions to be answered.
The Community Shield showed that no team will deviate from the way they were tactically set up in previous seasons, and while Liverpool looked set for the new season, City showed some brutality. The departures of Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus could have an impact later in the season, with the World Cup effectively splitting the season in half.
City started slowly last season but won the title by a single point over Liverpool; it could happen again.
Pursuit PackTottenham have added Fraser Forster, Djed Spence, Clement Lenglet, Ivan Perisic, Yves Bissouma and Richarlison to their squad, and therefore look the most likely to challenge the front two. There is also the dynamism, passion and background of Antonio Conte, as well as new recruits, although nothing ever goes as planned.
Arsenal have done fantastic business this summer, especially with the acquisition of Jesus and the way he has fitted right into the squad with his pre-season performances.
Mikel Arteta seems to have assembled the right group of rookies to join the young team. The aim is to finish in the top four in seven years, but they could also get closer to the top lap if the ball bounces throughout the season.
Manchester United have acquired a superb manager in Erik ten Hag, but the team, while deep, has some weaknesses. Even though Christian Eriksen has strengthened the midfield considerably, doubts remain over the leadership of Harry Maguire.
Chelsea coach Thomas Tuchel hasn't had the best off-season. This despite adding two defenders in Kalidou Koulibaly and Marc Cucurella, as well as Raheem Sterling, to the attacking ranks. This, however, doesn't fill the gaping void #9, despite the possibility that Armando Broja could move into the role. Will they come for the title? Maybe not, and the top four could be a fight.
Possible surprise packageWest Ham, Newcastle, Aston Villa and Brighton appear to be favorites for the surprise package of the season. West Ham United manager David Moyes has signed Italy international Gianluca Scamacca to relieve Michail Antonio's goalscoring burden and has kept Declan Rice wanted.
Under Steven Gerrard, Aston Villa have also strengthened with the acquisitions of Diego Carlos and Philippe Coutinho. Brighton are well coached by Graham Potter but defeats to Bissouma and Cucurella could put the brakes on their progress, while Newcastle have stabilized their side under Eddie Howe, although they still lack cover in the No.9 position.
Relegation candidatesThis category includes the three newly promoted teams: Nottingham Forest, Yo-Yo Fulham and Bournemouth, as well as Everton, Leicester City and Leeds United. Everton are on this list as their squad are depleted and they will start the season without a proper No.9. Lampard has also struggled to build a solid defensive structure for the teams he has managed.
Bournemouth appear to be certain candidates as they have not significantly strengthened their promotion-winning squad, while Forest have brought in 13 new players. Leeds United, led by Jesse Marsh, narrowly escaped relegation and sold two of their best players, Raphinha and Kalvin Phillips.
Even though datasets were used to generate most of these permutations, all...
The English Premier League, the best (or most monetized) league in the world, kicks off its 2022/23 season on Friday August 5, 2022, with various permutations, expectations and fears. Manchester City and Liverpool were miles ahead of everyone else last season, and this rivalry could continue as a group of four teams battle for the European Champions League places.
Mid-level clubs are also important as some teams, like Newcastle, have found the money and hope to lead an unlikely charge for a place in Europe, while relegation looks like a straight battle between five to six teams .< /p>
Welcome to the 2022/23 EPL season.
It's a three-tier battle, with the first tier battling for European qualification, the second tier safe from relegation, and the third tier marred by relegation for the entire 38 weeks.
The stars of the showMan City and Liverpool will continue to set the tone thanks to the shrewd recruitment of Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp. Will City play to Erling Haaland's strengths and will Darwin Nunez effectively replace Sadio Mane are the questions to be answered.
The Community Shield showed that no team will deviate from the way they were tactically set up in previous seasons, and while Liverpool looked set for the new season, City showed some brutality. The departures of Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus could have an impact later in the season, with the World Cup effectively splitting the season in half.
City started slowly last season but won the title by a single point over Liverpool; it could happen again.
Pursuit PackTottenham have added Fraser Forster, Djed Spence, Clement Lenglet, Ivan Perisic, Yves Bissouma and Richarlison to their squad, and therefore look the most likely to challenge the front two. There is also the dynamism, passion and background of Antonio Conte, as well as new recruits, although nothing ever goes as planned.
Arsenal have done fantastic business this summer, especially with the acquisition of Jesus and the way he has fitted right into the squad with his pre-season performances.
Mikel Arteta seems to have assembled the right group of rookies to join the young team. The aim is to finish in the top four in seven years, but they could also get closer to the top lap if the ball bounces throughout the season.
Manchester United have acquired a superb manager in Erik ten Hag, but the team, while deep, has some weaknesses. Even though Christian Eriksen has strengthened the midfield considerably, doubts remain over the leadership of Harry Maguire.
Chelsea coach Thomas Tuchel hasn't had the best off-season. This despite adding two defenders in Kalidou Koulibaly and Marc Cucurella, as well as Raheem Sterling, to the attacking ranks. This, however, doesn't fill the gaping void #9, despite the possibility that Armando Broja could move into the role. Will they come for the title? Maybe not, and the top four could be a fight.
Possible surprise packageWest Ham, Newcastle, Aston Villa and Brighton appear to be favorites for the surprise package of the season. West Ham United manager David Moyes has signed Italy international Gianluca Scamacca to relieve Michail Antonio's goalscoring burden and has kept Declan Rice wanted.
Under Steven Gerrard, Aston Villa have also strengthened with the acquisitions of Diego Carlos and Philippe Coutinho. Brighton are well coached by Graham Potter but defeats to Bissouma and Cucurella could put the brakes on their progress, while Newcastle have stabilized their side under Eddie Howe, although they still lack cover in the No.9 position.
Relegation candidatesThis category includes the three newly promoted teams: Nottingham Forest, Yo-Yo Fulham and Bournemouth, as well as Everton, Leicester City and Leeds United. Everton are on this list as their squad are depleted and they will start the season without a proper No.9. Lampard has also struggled to build a solid defensive structure for the teams he has managed.
Bournemouth appear to be certain candidates as they have not significantly strengthened their promotion-winning squad, while Forest have brought in 13 new players. Leeds United, led by Jesse Marsh, narrowly escaped relegation and sold two of their best players, Raphinha and Kalvin Phillips.
Even though datasets were used to generate most of these permutations, all...
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