Premier League 2013/14 Preview: Club by Club Guide, Predictions, Expectations & Key Players

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Manchester United. Last Season’s Finish: 1st. Expectations: Win the League. Predicted Finish: 3rd.

New manager David Moyes has failed thus far to bring in anyone of note into his squad this summer, and the lack of new faces at the club will cost them the title. Their main challengers for their crown: Manchester City and Chelsea have both improved their squad with the necessary quality, especially in the midfield areas, so they can dominate United. When you look at their squad, United’s midfield lacks depth, quality and consistency. Besides Michael Carrack, you probably couldn’t name a regular starter in midfield.

They lack creativity, and missing out on former targets Lucas Moura and Eden Hazard in recent years has cost them now. They have the defensive structure and attacking firepower to compete with City and Chelsea, they now need to shell out money on a world class midfielder, someone who can create chances on regular basis, like a David Silva or Juan Mata, and if they can find one they will be up there challenging.

Key Player: Consecutive Golden Boot winner Robin van Persie will be the focal point of the United attack once more. Bagging a brace in the Community Shield was a great way to start the season and he needs to continue his form and push towards the 30-goal mark for United, especially if Wayne Rooney leaves this summer.

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