Football season

The 2009/10 season of Premier League kicks off on the 15th of August. I'm starting to get all excited and worked up. It'a a difficult season to predict. I am, of course, an Arsenal fan and I'm trying to keep my expectations at a realistic level.

The loss of striker Adebayor will of course be noticed but how much will we notice the return of Tomas Rosicky ? I think he was injured most of last season and if he has managed to get back into shape I'm sure he will strengthen the midfield and add to the creativity together with Fabregas and Arshavin. Actually, a starting line of Rosicky, Nasri (injured at the moment), Arshavin and Fabregas sounds quite formidable. And the fact that we also have players like Denilson, Eboue, Diaby and Ramsey on the bench feels reassuring.

The addition of Thomas Varmaelen to the defensive line is also good news. I'll admit I had never heard of him before even though he was the team captain of Ajax!

But how will Arsenal manage on the offense without the Adebayor? Will it be enough with Eduardo, Van Persie, Bendtner and the youngsters Carlos Vela and Theo Walcott? I would love to see Wenger sign Huntelaar from Real Madrid as an addition to that line.

The first game of the season is an away game against Everton. That's an opponent that deserves respect. I can't remember if they ended 5th or 6th last season but they sure have a strong team and I don't think they lost any key players. I heard rumours of Lescott leaving but I don't know if that deal went through.

Speaking of deals, what are Man City up to? They've managed to snatch a pretty impressive bunch of players from different leagues. Can they make the team work together or will they fall flat?

Of the top four I think Chelsea has managed to come through the Silly Season without loosing any key players. I haven't been following the deals so closely but I heard rumours that Lampard and Terry might be leaving but as far as I know they haven't signed for new teams. With Manchester United suffering a few big losses and Liverpool maybe selling a few key players I actually think Chelsea might win this years league.