In the blink of an eye, the English Premier League has returned.
The three month break absolutely flew past and the stakeholders are back for another rollicking season.
Players • Officials • Analysts • Media • Punters • Bookies
At press time, the transfer window into the EPL has shut. Liverpool kick started the season with an easy 4-1 win against Norwich early on Saturday morning.
What can we expect in EPL 2019/2020?
Will it be about:
- Manchester City winning the league title for the third year running
- Liverpool “This is Our Year” missing out on winning their first ever EPL
- Arsenal scoring tons of goals and conceding twice as many
- Man United prolonging the fans agony with a lightweight squad vis a vis the Top 4
- Will Chelsea pay a heavy price for the transfer ban and a novice manager in Lampard?
- As the best in summer shopping, will Spurs do the unthinkable and snatch the league title?
- Will Pogba be hijacked by Real Madrid this month? For that matter, Mane or Salah too?
Chendol News Asia Sports Correspondent James Pao Keh Long has this to say.
The biggest headline grabber of EPL this year will not be about any club, manager, owner or player.
What would absolutely be THE talking point this year is a certain Miss VAR.
Yes, Video Assistant Referee, introduced for the first time in the EPL, will dominate and decide many matches.
Like it or hate it, technology will reign over the game.
Expect:
- more correct decisions over erroneous calls and oversights
- spontaneity of the game to be compromised. You are advised to delay your celebrations.
- lengthy stoppage time
- more red cards
- more penalty decisions
- more U-turns
- the unexpected
The guys can now regain their weekend zest. The women can go back to their EPL season routine.
The English Premier League is back.
This should be a VARy exciting season!
