Manchester United will win the 2009/10, according to espnstar.com's readers who voted on the online poll.
By Eugene YS Han
ESPNSTAR.com readers were asked "Which club will win the BPL this season" and they voted for Sir Alex Ferguson's side.
A whopping 72% voted for the defending champions to win their fourth league title in a row.
The voters were seemingly not perturbed by the fact that the Red Devils were set to start the season without talisman Cristiano Ronaldo for the first time since 2003. Manchester United have not started brightly - losing to Burnley on Wednesday. But as BPL insiders all know, United are slow starters and Ferguson has already laid down the gauntlet for his players to secure 90 points this season. Yes, 90!
Chelsea are a distant second with 10% voting for the Blues who have Carlo Ancelotti as their new coach. They have gotten off to a good start with two wins in two games. Ancelotti is still getting to grips with the English game.
Liverpool are next with 9% of the votes. Perhaps people who did not vote for the Reds have been swayed by the departure of the influential Xabi Alonso and did not have much confidence in Lucas, Alonso's replacement. However, Rafael Benitez has spoken in defence of the Brazilian midfielder. The Spaniard has also denied claims that he is set to quit because of the lack of transfer funds. No smoke without fire, I say ...
About 6% voted for Arsenal to become champions of England again and on the form they are in - this season could be it for the Gunners. Just so long they stay injury-free. And Barcelona don't keep knocking on their door. And if Arsene Wenger buy a defensive midfielder.
Next, about 1% voted for big-spenders Manchester City. They have gotten off to a great start - and even won a friendly against Barcelona during midweek. If they can continue this form, they could yet make mark in the title race.
Another 1% voted for 'Others' and perhaps they want a fairy tale ending in the title race - a sort of Cinderella story. Will we get one at the end of the season? Nah ...
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