Two Manchester clubs and Chelsea at the top of the table already.
Agree on Liverpool. Already looks like another under achieving year.
A little early to say, as August results can be peculiar, and might not be a completely accurate reflection of what may unfold.
Having said that, yes, both Manchester clubs have started with a flourish, as have Chelsea, all three clearly intent on restoring their old aristocratic dominance if possible.
Yet, August is usually one of the easiest times for newly promoted teams to snatch strange and unexpected victories - a good time to salt away some points in the bag, points that may be invaluable come the following April or May.
Given the money those three have spent, anything less would be an embarrassing fiasco. I fully expect them to remain in 1st-3rd all season, and continue there in the future as long as the money keeps flowing. We could be in for a few years of monotonous dominance.
Liverpool's only realistic hope of a top four finish is to displace Arsenal. If Klopp can beat them at Anfield Liverpool will hold a crucial head-to-head advantage. History suggests That Wenger will do enough to keep them in the Champions League, but if Liverpool can learn how to defend, anything is possible.
One thing is for sure - Liverpool won't be finishing in the top four with either Moreno or Milner playing left back. At this point all my hopes rest on Joe Gomez, or a new signing.
For all of his faults, under Mr Wenger, Arsenal have almost always had a top four finish.
Agree about the stupendous sums of money spent by the top three clubs, - anything other than a spectacular start would be considered underwhelming.
Re the lamentable possibility of 'a few years of monotonous dominance', this is exactly why I was thrilled to see Leicester win the Premiership (by a clear ten points) this past season.
A welcome change, a new name on the trophy, a victory for romanticism and team spirit, and a lesson that money cannot buy everything all of the time (just most of the time).
