Quote from: _BlackStar on September 08, 2024, 09:19:53 PM

Quote from: pawel7777 on September 07, 2024, 10:19:01 PM

Given we have a break in league games for the international games and there are no games to discuss this weekend, I'll ask a different question: do you guys see any potential dark horse this season, i.e. a team that people do not expect too much from, but can turn up surprising everyone e.g. by ending up in the top 4 etc?

Yes - they are Newcastle, Brighton and Aston Villa.
Manchester United and Chelsea are not underdogs - they are widely expected to finish in the top four and qualify for next season's Champions League. But either way - I can't possibly rule out Tottenham for a top 4 spot.

I have a favorite order and here is the list:
1. Manchester City
2. Liverpool
3. Arsenal
4. Tottenham
5. Chelsea
6. Brighton
7. Manchester United
8. Newcastle
9. Aston Villa

A nice pick though, but I don't know why people think that Chelsea will perform better this season. I personally do not see Chelsea doing better than Aston Villa this season. Although, Aston Villa is going to be distracted by the champions league as it is their first in the recent time, but I strongly believe they will finish above Chelsea in the table. I also do not trust Tottenham at all. Also, if Manchester United could change their coach, they'll definitely make the top 4.

See my list;
1. Manchester City
2. Arsenal
3. Liverpool
4. Manchester United
5. Aston Villa
6. Tottenham
7. Chelsea
8. Newcastle
9. Brighton