The English Premier League resumes next weekend after a break of approximately 3 months. But some of the players are involved in the FIFA World Cup and have very little rest. The coach needs to freshen things up by rotating players to get enough rest. The first matches of the season see the titanic clash between Liverpool and Arsenal. Apart from that, we will also see the surprise team from last season Tottenham Hotspur take on Manchester City. Tottenham beat City to fourth place to claim the final Champions League spot. City with financial backing from Abu Dhabi Group is expected to produce a strong challenge towards the Premiership title.
Full schedule for matchday 1:
Tottenham Hotspur-Manchester City
Aston Villa vs West Ham United
Blackburn Rovers v Everton
Bolton Wanderers v Fulham
Sunderland-Birmingham
wigan blackpool
Wolvehampton Wanderers vs Stoke City
Chelsea vs West Bromwich Albion
Liverpool vs Arsenal
Manchester United vs Newcastle
Chelsea begin their title defense with a home game against West Bromwich. They shouldn’t have any problem beating the visitor. Manchester United are expected to defeat Newcastle United at Old Trafford. There should be no doubt that the main focus of round 1 of the 2010/2011 EPL season is the match between Liverpool and Arsenal. Liverpool are looking for a good start after a disastrous previous season. Arsenal want to show everyone that they are one of the favorites to win the title. Arsenal fans are happy and relieved that Cesc Fabregas has agreed to stay at the club for another season. He is the pillar and the most important player of the team. The game most likely to end in a tie with both teams getting a point.