This weekend (September 12), the new Premier League season officially kicked off after the 2019-20 season only ended at the end of July and the transfer market was still open until early October.
The COVID-19 epidemic has caused a chaotic schedule and teams have the opportunity to adjust and add personnel both competing and adding, which is unusual when the transfer market is required to close before the start date.
A little hot behind Liverpool
It has been 30 years since Liverpool entered the new season as English champions and considering the Premier League era as the first time. They will feel the heat from behind, when opponents are trying their best to increase personnel or make adjustments themselves to participate in the race.
The Kop's championship is undeniable, as they created an 18-point gap over runner-up Manchester City. Coach Jurgen Klopp has created a fighting squad, conquering both the Champions League and the Premier League in turn and he does not need big deals in this transfer season.
Liverpool withdrew against Chelsea in the race for Timo Werner and almost only focused on Thiago Alcantara. Klopp is still "as weak as a loan", will he regret it?
It can be seen that the pressure on the German coach and his students will be great, starting from Man City. Leaving the opponent 18 points behind is a pain for the rich man of Manchester and they are trying to correct their mistakes. Increasing the central defender and more importantly, the deal Messi is pursuing. The Citizens shot him in the foot many times last season and Pep did not allow that to happen again.
Chelsea is like a "barrel", spending the most in the transfer market with more than 230 million euros if Kai Havertz is also about to sign a contract. Frank Lampard is gradually bringing the Blues back to balance, with a combination of youth and experience in all lines. Experts say that convincing Thiago Silva to play at Stamford Bridge is the most correct decision for Chelsea's defense to stabilize again.
Manchester United is not really noisy, but with only one new signing at the moment, Donny van de Beek, experts see them as a strong enough candidate to set a higher target. The most important thing is that Bruno Fernandes must avoid being caught out by opponents and continue to inspire the Red Devils' playing style.
Arsenal's numbers
This season, Arsenal will be a mystery. Mikel Arteta has only been in charge for 9 months but has won 2 titles, the FA Cup and the English Super Cup, although not a big title but meaningful in spirit. There have been significant changes to the Gunners' playing style, with Arteta putting his faith in the players.
The Gunners have not reached the level of competing for the Premier League title, but they can make the race to the Top 4 more intense. When Arteta brings in people who match the football views he builds, Arsenal will bring a challenge.
Another London side Tottenham are also in the race for a European Cup spot. With Spurs in 6th place last season, "Special One" Mourinho will make Tottenham the team most difficult to beat.
With the current level of teams, combined with the player procurement campaign, Leicester City, Wolves, Everton can be placed in the group racing for tickets to the Europa League.
Relegation group Leeds United's personality
After 16 years, Leeds United have just won the right to return to the Premier League but cannot underestimate it, as they have the personality of coach Marcelo Bielsa. This rookie is also investing heavily in the relegation goal and is ready to bring surprises.
In addition to the two new players Fulham and West Brom, the teams listed for relegation include Aston Villa, Newcastle, West Ham and Crystal Palace.
Predicting the rankings of the teams in the Premier League 2020-21:
1 Man City, 2 Liverpool, 3 Man United, 4 Chelsea, 5 Arsenal, 6 Tottenham, 7 Wolves, 8 Southampton, 9 Leicester City, 10 Everton, 11 Sheffield United, 12 Leeds, 13 Burnley, 14 Brighton, 15 West Ham, 16 Crystal Palace, 17 Newcastle, 18 Aston Villa, 19 Fulham, 20 West Brom.
