Flagrantly early, incredibly half-baked EPL predictions

KC

Stoke City on their way to the Championship!

Champions

Manchester City

It will be between City and Chelsea, and I think City has enough quality to pip Chelsea for the title

European Spots (Top 6)

Manchester City, Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal, Tottenham, Liverpool

There won’t be any changes in the Top 4, though Liverpool will pip Everton for the 6th spot as Martinez will take time to make his players adjust to his style.

Relegation

Newcastle United, Hull, Stoke City

Russian Roulette is easier than predicting who’ll take the fall but I would go with these three clubs. No explanations really, apart from the fact that Newcastle have fallen after their Europa League finish a couple of seasons back, Hull will drop back down and Stoke City won’t be any good without Tony Pulis and his tactics.

Best Player

Robin van Persie

Top Scorer

Robin van Persie

Breakout Player

Kyle Walker

He’s got talent and he’s put in quite a few performances last season.

Best Transfer

Jesus Navas

He can do what Walcott fails to do at a number of times, runs at defenders and beats them.

Biggest Disappointment

Arsenal and Manchester United

Their summer spending has left me stupefied. Seriously, both clubs need reinforcements, especially in light of what their rivals have been doing.

Three off-the-hook predictions

Less referee controversies

No irresponsible tackles

Arsenal winning a trophy