2. Momentum on their side
Manchester City have the most important factor on their side - momentum. The defending champions head into the season riding a fabulous wave of confidence.
They were outclassing every team that came their way in the last season. While their FA Cup and Champions League runs came to disappointing ends, they managed to triumph in the League Cup as well.
On the back of several consecutive wins and a Community Shield in the bag, they could be an unstoppable force.