- Jan 17, 2008
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So starved am I of football that I just watched some of Leicester's pre-season match against Atalanta. They handily beat the 3rd best team in Italy (2-1 - Atalanta scored a late penalty) and looked rather good. With Perez adding a little extra link play and threat, Maddison looking like a young Eriksen, Tielemans' passing range and 2 of the best fullbacks in the league, I reckon they have a great chance of challenging at least one of Chelsea, Utd and Arsenal for a top 6 place.
You could also make solid arguments for Wolves and Everton. The former are very well run and know how to beat the big teams, while the latter have made some interesting signings - Gomez looked good last year and Moise Kean in particular might prove to be an inspired move.
Who do you think are most likely to break in?
Personally I'd go with Leicester due to their lack of European football and Rodgers' experience. I think Wolves' small squad and Europa League will distract them and I just can't see Everton being solid enough defensively to sustain a challenge.
I suspect Utd will be the ones to drop out.
You could also make solid arguments for Wolves and Everton. The former are very well run and know how to beat the big teams, while the latter have made some interesting signings - Gomez looked good last year and Moise Kean in particular might prove to be an inspired move.
Who do you think are most likely to break in?
Personally I'd go with Leicester due to their lack of European football and Rodgers' experience. I think Wolves' small squad and Europa League will distract them and I just can't see Everton being solid enough defensively to sustain a challenge.
I suspect Utd will be the ones to drop out.