How is it possible for another team to follow manchester city? The players owned by city were actually different compared with its competitor. No reason for another club to follow manchester city. It's about the competition between so many clubs. Im guessing that if so many big clubs will come with their new faces after recruiting so many players. Other club just need to believe in themselves. They have their own best play and city has it too. It's kinda weird if another club will try to copying city's strategy.
The quality from the players said a lot in this case. The fact that if some clubs have been fully preparing its team for the upcoming season. City will face tougher opponent next season.
It's very hard to guess it before the opening match has not even started. EPL is just getting better and better anytime. There's no need to feel doubt about how competitive this league next season.