ISL 2017: 5 reasons why ATK can win the title

#5 Solid defence

Tom Thorpe (R)

The Sourav Ganguly co-owned team have always showcased a miserly attitude when it comes to conceding goals and this time too their defence looks rock solid on paper.

Vastly experienced former Real Betis center-back, Jordi Montel can team up with Manchester United academy graduate Tom Thorpe, while veteran Anwar Ali’s resilience will be a bonus. And ATK’s back line looks more impressive when you add swift fullbacks in the form of Ashutosh Mehta, Nallappan Mohanraj and Prabir Das.