I was under the impression that Chelsea were favourites for the title this year, but the odds this morning have Man City top of the pile at 7/4. It's fair enough when you think about it, they are champions after all. And while they've not made any proper marquee signings the squad certainly looks a lot stronger now than it did at the end of May. Assuming Aguero can stay fit it's difficult to think of a reason not to back them really.
Though that's not to say Chelsea won't run them close, and if Diego Costa replicates last season's Atletico form then 2/1 might be worth a punt. It's just a pretty big 'if'. He'd never scored more than 10 league goals in a single campaign before last year and as we saw at the World Cup he can struggle when not the absolute focal point of a team. If he got injured or struggled for form, would Drogba and Torres provide enough goals to sustain a title challenge? Lukaku might have...
It's a bit of a jump to Man Utd at 5/1 and Arsenal at 6s. Both are 1/2 to finish top four so there's not much fun to be had there, but if United can sign a couple of defenders then 5/1 might be alright value. Liverpool showed last season how a lack of Champions League football can be beneficial, and they didn't have anything like the depth of talent Louis van Gaal's got at his disposal now. Remember, they're not as bad as David Moyes made them look, and although it's a long-shot, they've got a chance. Which is more than can be said for Arsenal, who just won't. Because they're Arsenal.
Despite finishing second last time out, Liverpool are 10/1. That's losing your best player and having to play more than once a week for you. 10/11 on them finishing top four might be worth a look though, just.
Beyond them, Tottenham are 10/3 with Everton out at 7/1. If either side were going to do it, last season was probably the best opportunity. Keep your money in your pocket.
Predictions:
1st - City
2nd - Chelsea
3rd - United
4th - Arsenal
5th - Liverpool
6th - Spurs
7th - Everton
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