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#2 Intense top-4 battle
Considering how intense preparations have been for Premier League clubs this summer, one could be right to suggest that there will be a tough competition for the ultimate crown this term.
However, it is evident that the battle in the top four race will be tougher when the competition begins this weekend.
Just like what happened during the previous campaign, a number of elite English clubs including the likes of Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are expected to battle it out in order to secure UEFA Champions League spots in the Premier League table.
Knowing quite well what it implies to miss out on European qualification, these teams will go all out to fight for their place in what would be an interesting battle in the English top flight next term.
#1 A stronger Manchester City
Manchester City won the Premier League title in style last season, becoming the first side in history to claim the title with a whopping 100 points. They also had the best defensive and attacking records, conceding just 27 goals and scoring a massive 106 goals in 38 matches - but that is just the tip of the iceberg.
We should be ready to witness Pep Guardiola's men become even better next season, just as the manager himself recently suggested. They have the strongest squad in the Premier League at the moment, made up of highly talented young players and experienced superstars in all areas of the pitch.
The upcoming campaign presents itself as an opportunity to spend much time together, further improve their understanding of Pep Guardiola's system and attain fantastic heights.
After convincingly defeating Chelsea 2-0 in the Community Shield recently, there is every indication that The Citizens remain the team to beat in the Premier League next term.
