You missed Pompey, I think they will be up there with Spurs and Villa knocking on Liverpools door. Man City could do well early on in the season but as it drags on the trouble with the owner could spell doom. Everton really should be pushing for 4th but they seem happy with midtable by the looks of it. Blackburn are going to struggle, think Ince could be a good manager he is just at the right club at the wrong time. Newcastle havent got a chance, new manager by Christmas.

Spurs have spent a lot of money which could go either way, if the players settle then should do well.

As for Villa, was optimistic at the start of the transfer window then started to get a bit nervous. But thats all changed again now, Brad Friedel is solid at the back, Shorey and Young may not be huge names but they do the job well and consistent and Carlos Cuellar is just quality even if he did spend last year in the SPL. We should do well with or without Barry who will be spending a lot of time on the bench next season even if he doesnt go to Liverpool

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