Just as we did (somewhat successfully I might add) last season, Chamo has decided to enlighten everyone on his feelings going into this season, and where he expects to see each team line up come May of 2011.

1. Manchester United

If Chelsea don’t dip into the transfer market some more this summer I see United taking the league after just one year off the top. The key is van der Sar, if he stays healthy, United are set. However given the lack of a quality backup, and van der Sar’s current age, if he gets injured for an extended period of time like he did last season, it could spell disaster for the Devils. That said, they remain largely unchanged from last year, adding Chicarito and Bebe in the attack, and Jonny Evans should be able to stay solid in the backline until Rio can return.

Key Man: van der Sar. The goalie needs to be healthy all season for the Red Devils to perform well.

2. Chelsea

Chelsea have made very little noise in terms of incoming transfers so far, only just completing the Ramires transfer, and replacing Joe Cole with Mr. Benayoun. The incoming traffic certainly doesn’t match the talent they have lost, even if almost everyone who was deemed surplus was well on in the age department. The defense is worrisome, but I have faith Ancelotti will be doing some dealing for a new center back after selling Carvalho. Chelsea has the advantage of their first six matches being against teams expected to end up near the bottom half of the table, so there is still time to perfect the squad. The core remains unchanged, which is their biggest advantage, and Essien returns seemingly fitter and happier than ever, which should terrify everyone in the league.

Key Man: Almost every single year I have said Frank Lampard, but I think Essien will be a much more important figure this coming season. His strength, tenacity, and ability to play anywhere is a huge asset to a team recovering from mass departures.

3. Arsenal

The Gunners have some key issues that Wenger hasn’t addressed in at least three years, mainly the fact that they needed a goalkeeper, because what they have doesn’t cut it. They finally bought a forward that can perform in the air (Chamakh), but they let half of their defense go, and while they replaced one or two of them, it isn’t with anyone that is Premiership tested. Vermaelen was an incredible signing, but surely Wenger can’t be right three times in a row on untested center backs. He managed to keep Fabregas for now, which was key, but the Spaniards happiness levels will be in question this entire term, as he obviously wants a move back to Catalonia.

Key Man: Fabregas, no surprise there, the Spanish midfielder runs that entire team, and without him they tend to look like lost dogs on the pitch.

4. Liverpool

Oh no, I just predicted the return of the big four. Liverpool made huge changes all summer, not the least getting rid of their hero-to-goat manager Rafa Benitez in favor of Roy “everyone loves me because I’m just that damn good” Hodgson. Roy, always the bargain hunter, has hit the transfer season with a bang, bringing slightly lower than top quality players to Anfield for next to no money at all. The Joe Cole swoop could be the greatest or the worst signing of the summer, but seeing as he was free, if he injures himself again all they lose is a weekly pay packet. Gerrard looks in inspired form after England’s woeful World Cup, though Torres’ injury problems are sure to be of great concern, along with his suspected disillusionment with the club.

Key Man: Captain Fantastic, Steven Gerrard, there were times when he seemed out of ideas last season, but with a blank slate, the 30 year old should have a season to remember.

5. Tottenham

Spurs are another team that remains largely unchanged, and will relish the opportunity to play Champions League football. However, the added congestion of European football will be a new experience to many on the squad, and the fatigue will show in their league performances, seeing them fall off the pace of their previous term. Robbie Keane returns to lead the attack alongside Defoe, Crouch, and Pavlyuchenko, but Harry will be relying on good fitness to perform this season. Bale is the man to watch, especially if he gets more time to play on the left wing.

Key Man: Luka Modric. The small Croatian is the creative force in the center of the park for Spurs, and after watching him train this summer it became apparent to me how influential he is to the Tottenham attack.