Premier League week 2

We have now seen most teams twice this season and already it is clear to see that predicting anything this season is going to be tricky.

It would seem the Champions League qualifiers will be Man United, Chelsea and Man City and either Liverpool or Tottenham.

It would also be safe to presume Bolton, Aston Villa, West Brom despite their first 2 games, and Newcastle will have decent seasons and all have a chance of top 10 finishes.

I feel the Europa League is a handicap especially for smaller squads which is why I feel Fulham and Stoke will have safe seasons but progressing in Europe and chasing the top 10 will stretch resources to the limit.

Everton and Arsenal will both be playing in the Premier League next season and both should keep their managers. However with financial trouble at Everton they need to sell one player for around £15m to £20m. The loan market is there and the fans need to prioritise and realise this is a season to consolidate. A cup run will help. As for Arsenal if they are playing European football next season then they will have to be satisfied. Wenger needs to invest in some experience and quickly. It was insightful of Gary Neville of all people saying you need some age and experience when you are a kid breaking into a first team. At the moment they have no spine to bring the youngsters through but a centre back and a tough midfielder will solve that.

I am really worried for Blackburn and Wigan this season. I still am unconvinced that Kean is the right man for the Blackburn job and Wigan look like selling their 2 best players. Both teams are going to find themselves in a relegation scrape come the end of the season.

At least one of the promoted teams will stay up and maybe only one will go down. I think Swansea are best equipped and their home form will help. Norwich and QPR will have their good and bad days but will be happy to finish the season 17th. QPR are hindered slightly with this apparent chip Neil Warnock has on his shoulder. If they play well and the camera isn't focusing on him berating officials and his interviews are muted there football will win fans this season.